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How to Repair a Shower Valve Stem | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats.…

10 years ago

How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding. (See below…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

How to Seal Leaky Ductwork | Ask This Old House

Richard Trethewey shows an innovative new way to seal ducts from the inside. (See below for steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This…

10 years ago

How to Grow Vegetables in the Desert | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a water-efficient waffle garden. (See below for a shopping list, tools,…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

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.…

10 years ago

How to Install a Drip-Irrigation System | Ask This Old House

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a water-saving drip-irrigation system. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange. (See the…

10 years ago

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.…

10 years ago