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How to Choose and Use Insulation | This Old House thumbnail
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How to Choose and Use Insulation | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the wide world of insulation. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Choose and Use Insulation: - notebook [https://amzn.to/2LnmzOb], pencil [https://amzn.to/2ZVftVe] and calculator, used to calculate and record insulation costs and quantities Tools for How…
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How to Add a Shower to a Claw-Foot Tub | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add a shower to a freestanding tub. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Add a Shower to a Claw-Foot Tub: - Chrome-plated tub-and-shower kit, including shower-curtain ring -…
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How to Maximize the Impact of Insulation | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva gives some basic tips about insulating an attic SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom demonstrated a variety of different insulation types that can be used in an attic. Cost: $100 and Up Skill Level: Beginner Tools: Insulation blower Shopping List: Unfaced fiberglass insulation OR Cellulose insulation…
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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 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…
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How to Repair a Noisy Toilet | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new flush valve. (See below for shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Noisy Toilet: - Replacement flush valve Tools List for How to Repair a Noisy Toilet: - Pliers, for loosening and tightening hex nuts…
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How to Get Hot Water with a Recirculating Pump | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how a recirculation line can save energy, money, and time. (See steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How to Get Hot Water with a Recirculating Pump: 1. A recirculation line is a separate water pipe that runs off the hot-water line…
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How to Replace Basement Bulkhead Doors | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Replace Basement Bulkhead Doors: Steel bulkhead door [https://amzn.to/2mS7uu5] Fast-setting grout [https://amzn.to/2nti8aR], for filling voids in foundation walls Pressure-treated…
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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 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…
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How to Install Roof Shingles | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install Roof Shingles: - 8-inch aluminum drip edge [https://amzn.to/2WN1Vdq] - 1 1/4-inch galvanized roofing nails [https://amzn.to/2VHIV3u] -…
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