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How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks | This Old House

Looking for water damage points with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and damage prevention specialist Michael Milligan. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Preventing Household Plumbing Leaks: - washing machine hoses - pipe insulation - manual shut-off valve - electric water sensor, for…
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How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey solves the mystery of hot water from the cold-water faucet. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List: - pressure balancer Tools for How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer: - screwdriver - needle-nose pliers About This…
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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…
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How to Install an Electronic Air Cleaner | This Old House

Improving indoor air quality 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 an Electronic Air Cleaner: - electronic air cleaner - self-adhesive gasket - sheet metal duct and flexible adapter - foil-faced duct tape Tools…
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How to Replace an Outdoor Faucet with a Frost-Proof Sillcock | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Replace an Outdoor Faucet with a Frost-Proof Sillcock | This Old House

Installing a cold-weather hose faucet 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 Tools for Replacing an Outdoor Faucet with a Frost-Proof Sillcock: - tubing cutter [https://amzn.to/33WIMda] - plastic bucket [https://amzn.to/2HjrD3y], used to catch drips - drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2zjlmkc] fitted…
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How to Secure Loose Pipes | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to strap in shaky and rattling shower valve pipes. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Secure Loose Pipes: - access panel, used to conceal hole cut in wall behind shower valve…
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How to Install an Indirect Water Heater on a Boiler | Ask This Old House thumbnail
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How to Install an Indirect Water Heater on a Boiler | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install an indirect water heater onto an existing steam boiler to boost the amount of hot water in the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $3000 Skill Level: Difficult Tools List: Hose Water pump Level Propane torch…
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How to Install a Pressure-Balance Shower Valve | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Install a Pressure-Balance Shower Valve | This Old House

Maintaining safe shower water temperatures 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 Pressure-Balance Shower Valve: - Pressure-balance shower valve - Copper pipe and assorted fittings - Lead-free solder and flux - Emery cloth…
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How to Cut Plumbing Pipes and Tubing | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Cut Plumbing Pipes and Tubing | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shares tips for cutting virtually any plumbing pipe. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Cut Plumbing Pipes and Tubing: - copper tubing - steel pipe - PVC plastic pipe - PEX tubing -…
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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 Home Solar Storage | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey learns how to add storage to an existing photovoltaic array. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 day Cost: Varies based on system size Skill Level: Professional Tools List: Drill/driver PVC pipe cutter Philips screwdriver Wire strippers Shopping List: AC Battery Electrical Conduit 12…
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