How to Diagnose Plumbing Drain Problems | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey tracks down the source of a clogged drain using some high tech equipment. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $10,000 in tools Skill Level: Advanced Tools List: - Gloves [https://amzn.to/31x4uDf] - Drain Camera [https://amzn.to/2XdB5Pa] - Drain Locator Tool [https://amzn.to/2Xb9Btz] Steps: 1.…
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How to Repair a Water Softener | This Old House

Renewing an old water softener with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard and a local expert helped a pair of Florida homeowners repair a broken water softener. A plastic basket inside one of the tanks had ruptured,…

How to Install a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink | This Old House

Draining water from below-grade plumbing with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink: - laundry tray pump - plumber's putty - teflon tape - PVC pipe and assorted…

How to Install a Propane-Fueled Stove | This Old House

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to upgrade from an electric range to cooking with gas. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Propane-Fueled Stove: propane tank [https://amzn.to/32GYG9W], professionally installed gas range…

Brookline Plumbing with Kevin and Richard | LIVE | This Old House

Kevin and Richard show the major plumbing work going on in the front of the property as a crew replaces both the sewer line and water main. Video from inside the sewer pipe revealed several breaks and a rats nest under the street. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About This Old House TV: This…

How to Install a Towel Warmer | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a combination towel warmer/radiator. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Towel Warmer: - hydronic towel warmer - chrome nipples with shut-off valves - _-inch copper pipe and assorted fittings -…

How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to keep a basement dry with a battery-operated backup sump pump—even when the power goes out. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump: - 110-volt sump…

How to Install a Dual-Flush Toilet | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new water-saving toilet. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping for How to Install a Dual-Flush Toilet: - dual-flush toilet, water-saving model to replace old toilet - wax toilet seal, used to seal…

How to Quiet a Noisy Baseboard Heater | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey silences a rattling metal heating unit. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Quiet a Noisy Baseboard Heater: - 2-gallon bucket - emery cloth - lead-free solder and flux - copper couplings - corrugated…
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How to Repair a Shower Valve in a Tile Wall | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and tile expert Joe Ferrante team up to repair a leaky shower valve installation. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Shower Valve in a Tile Wall: - 2_-inch drywall screws -…
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How to Add a Second Sink to a Bath Vanity | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new sink into an existing vanity. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard helped a homeowner install a second sink in an existing bathroom vanity. To make room for the sink's new piping…