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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. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Shower Valve Stem: Cloth [https://amzn.to/2m0Gs3D], for plugging up drainpipe Replacement valve stems [https://amzn.to/2lmWSTH]…

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10/09/2016

16.14K

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 for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim: - _-inch-thick poplar, cut to size to serve as a patch…

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03/09/2016

5.37K

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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26/08/2016

3.59K

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 Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard uses a new technology to seal ducts from the inside. Steps for How to Seal Leaky Ductwork: 1. Remove the grilles from all of the supply and return registers. 2. Plug…

Quentin Peters

08/08/2016

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, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Grow Vegetables in the Desert: - Plant seeds - Coarse sand and compost, to amend the soil Tools List for How to…

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30/07/2016

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…

Morin Brown

22/07/2016

14.41K

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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09/07/2016

11.72K

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 steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Drip-Irrigation System: - Drip-irrigation system, including tubing, fittings, connectors, and hardware - 1 1/2-inch-diameter PVC pipe, to install under the sidewalk[BR][BR]…

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04/06/2016

5.72K

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…

Quentin Peters

02/06/2016

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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31/05/2016

16.08K

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 shopping list, tools, and steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange: - Plastic expansion closet flange [https://amzn.to/2LKogXU], to replace old cast-iron flange - Large…

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27/05/2016

16.00K

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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17/05/2016

12.05K