How to Install a Whole-House Ductless System | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a style of ductless heat pump that can be used to heat and cool an entire house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $10,000 and Up Skill Level: Professional Steps: 1. Installing a whole house heat pump is best left…

How to Install Whole-House Lightning Protection | Ask This Old House

"Meteorologist Jim Cantore discusses lightning with Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor. Then landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system. 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…

How to Update Oak Stair Treads and Risers | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to replace split-level stair treads in his midcentury modern home Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 10-12 hours Cost: $300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Updating Stair Treads and Risers: Prybar [https://amzn.to/2USuhBl] Reciprocating saw…
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How to Replace a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 days Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile: Open ended adjustable wrench [https://amzn.to/2PTcMUd] Utility knife…
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How to Repair a Three-Way Light Switch | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner fix a faulty three-way switch. (See steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Reproduction push-button switches are available through Rejuvenation [https://www.rejuvenation.com/]. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Switch Electric [https://www.myswitchelectric.com/]. The electrician used a continuity tester (model no. CT20) to identify the…
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How to Replace a Main Shutoff Valve | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a main shut off valve that is not closing properly SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $25 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing a Main Shutoff Valve: Tubing cutter Torch Fitting brush Shopping List: Ball valve…

How to Install a Water Filter Under the Sink | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to update a water filter to preserve the look of a retro faucet. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $250 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Installing a Water Filter: Wrench [https://amzn.to/2GU675A] Bucket [https://amzn.to/2UTm8fM] Shopping List: Water…

How to Vent a Clothes Dryer | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $30 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Venting a Clothes Dryer: Measuring tape Drill Driver Hole saw slightly larger than size of vent pipes Metal cutting…

Solving a Spitting Faucet Mystery | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey diagnoses and repairs a water system with air in it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Skill Level: Expert Tools List for Fixing a Spitting Faucet: Pipe cutter [https://amzn.to/2QlA1qn] Blow torch [https://amzn.to/30dqjdb] Shopping List: Ball Valve [https://amzn.to/30x7q0Z] Solder [https://amzn.to/34WE7sf] Flux [https://amzn.to/2LDXJcT] Radon test kit [https://amzn.to/2O9XFTV]…
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How to Install a Water Saving Toilet | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces an old toilet with a "Water Sense" solution. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Cost: $250 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing a Water Saving Toilet: Open ended adjustable wrench Putty knife Mini hacksaw Shopping List: Dual-flush toilet Bucket Sponge…

How to Install a Flood Control System | This Old House

Keeping sewage at bay with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing contractor Dennis Langowski. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing a Flood Control System: - cast-iron, twin check valve - ready-mix concrete - gravel and sand - rubber couplings - curved…