How to Install an Industrial Kitchen Faucet | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an industrial looking faucet to his kitchen sink SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $250 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing an Industrial Kitchen Sink: Basin Wrench Adjustable Open End Wrench Screwdriver Shopping List: Faucet Plumber’s Putty Steps: 1.…

How to Install a Home Wind Turbine | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor why Texas is the ideal environment for a wind turbine. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House…

How to Retrofit a Home for an Earthquake | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to Portland, Oregon to learn how to protect homes from earthquakes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $2000 and up Skill Level: Expert – for licensed professionals only Tools List for Earthquake Protection: Palm nailer Drill driver Masonry drill Pipe wrench Shopping List:…

How to Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6-7 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Expert Tools List for Repairing a Damaged Carrying Beam: - Bottle jack [https://amzn.to/2JcJtFB] - Grinder [https://amzn.to/2XeTdc7] - Large pipe cutter [https://amzn.to/2XCBfzJ] -…
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How to Replace a Picture Window | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove a broken window and replace it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5 hours Cost: $100 and Up Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Gloves Utility Knife Reciprocating Saw Hammer Nail Gun Vacuum Table Saw Shopping List: _” Poplar 5/4 Poplar Spray Paint Picture…
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How to Rotate a Toilet | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner rotate a toilet to a more sensible orientation. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Wrench Latex Gloves Plastic Putty Knife Drill with masonry bit Screwdriver Mini-hacksaw Shopping List: 14” Rough-In Toilet Flange Repair Kit Wax…
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How to Replace a Shower Cartridge | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $30 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Replacing a Shower Cartridge: Flathead screwdriver Cartridge removal tool…

How to Install a Rustic Stone Walkway | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $2000 Skill Level: Moderate to Expert Tools: Safety glasses Hearing protection Shovel Pickaxe Wheelbarrow Compactor Trowel Rubber mallet Level Masonry hammer Shopping List: Natural stone steppers Spray paint…

How to Restore Terrazzo Floors | Ask This Old House

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida, to restore terrazzo floors. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Restoring Terrazzo Floors: - Assorted diamond disks, ranging from 30- to 3,500-grit, for use with floor-grinding machine - Polyester stone adhesive…

How to Prehang a Salvaged Door | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to turn an old door into a prehung door for a new opening SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $150 Skill Level: Advanced Tools List for Prehanging a Salvaged Door: Four Foot Level Tape Measure Miter saw Drill/driver Pneumatic…

Common Water Heater Myths Answered | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some advice on maintaining water heaters SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse   Richard explains that most tank-type water heaters last for about 8-12 years. However, by changing the anode rod every 2 years, you can make the hot water tank last for as…

How to Work with Gas Pipes | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how gas piping is installed in a home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Skill Level: Expert – for licensed professionals only Steps: 1. In general, residential houses start with 1” gas pipes at the gas meter and then branch out to smaller diameter…