How to Install Kitchen Cabinets | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install Kitchen Cabinets: Kitchen cabinets [https://amzn.to/2ZEdM2g] 3-inch screws [https://amzn.to/2Prpf1l], to fasten cabinets to walls Wood shims [https://amzn.to/34sYQDw], for…

How to Fit a Salvaged Door in an Existing Opening | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva takes a homeowner’s salvaged door and uses several tricks to make it fit. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Fit a Salvaged Door in an Existing Opening: 2x4 piece of poplar [https://amzn.to/32yBGdb] Tools…

How to Install a Rain Gutter | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout, and rain barrel. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing a Rain Gutter: - Aluminum gutter - Aluminum downspout - Aluminum elbows, end caps, mounting straps, and downspout…

How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House

Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding: - Window screen, used to eliminate reflective solar heat - Adhesive-backed Velcro tape, for securing screen to window…

How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the extreme importance of maintaining your water heater's temperature-and-pressure relief valve. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve: 1. Regardless of the type of water heater, whenever water is heated, it expands. And the water-heating system…
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How to Build a Treehouse | This Old House

Kevin O’Connor begins a labor of love at the Belmont Victorian: a tree house for the kids. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor begins building a tree house for the kids at the Belmont Victorian. Norm Abram builds a ladder, Tom Silva lays decking, and Kevin installs balusters. After a big team effort,…

How to Build a Pondless Waterfall | Ask This Old House

Jenn Nawada, landscape designer for Ask This Old House, helps install a pondless waterfall in a backyard. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Build a Pondless Waterfall: - Pondless waterfall kit that includes pump, liner, and pipe- - Closed-cell black spray…
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How to Install a Whole-House Dehumidifier | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to control humidity throughout the house all year round. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Whole-House Dehumidifier: - Whole-house dehumidifier Steps for How to Install a Whole-House…

How to Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse | Ask This Old House

Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse. (See the shopping list, tools, and steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse: - 1-inch-diameter PVC pipe [https://amzn.to/31pKO4k], to create frame of high tunnel - 1 1/4-inch-diameter PVC pipe and reducer coupling [https://amzn.to/2IBbsyn], to…

How to Repair a Squealing Shower | Ask This Old House

Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower. (See below for shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Squealing Shower: Mixing-valve cartridge [https://amzn.to/2LjEK6W] with new seats [https://amzn.to/383LRdi] and springs [https://amzn.to/2DDtGgK] Tools List for How to Repair a Squealing Shower: Pocket knife [https://amzn.to/35W4y0L], to…
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How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup from shutting down an air-conditioning system. (See below for steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard troubleshoots an air conditioning coil that freezes up with use. Richard replaced a 4-ton air conditioner with a more appropriately sized 3-ton air conditioner. Steps for…

How to Use a Speed Square | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the amazing versatility of the humble rafter square. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Use a Speed Square: - PVC baluster [https://amzn.to/2XESZXU], used to make Speed Square holder - 3/4-inch plywood strip [https://amzn.to/31lwFoJ], for reinforcing PVC baluster - Short screws [https://amzn.to/2MHO7R3]…