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How to Install a Solid-Wood Exterior Door | Ask This Old House

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new, energy-efficient wood door. (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 Solid-Wood Exterior Door: Pre-hung wood entry door [https://amzn.to/2O3BvTd] Minimal-expansion insulating foam [https://amzn.to/34HJDie], to seal cracks and voids Exterior-grade acrylic-latex caulk…

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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…

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How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House

Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding: - Window screen, used to eliminate reflective solar heat - Adhesive-backed Velcro tape, for securing screen to window…

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02/03/2016

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How to Install an Alternative to Gutters | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Installing Gutter Alternatives: Ladder [https://amzn.to/2zxIWcW] Hammer [https://amzn.to/2NR7TIT] Prybar [https://amzn.to/2NFD9KB] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2ZB9WCN] Measuring tape [https://amzn.to/2zyXmcI] Shopping List:…

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How to Fix a Loose Hand Railing End Cap | Ask This Old House

How to Fix a Loose Hand Railing End Cap SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $20 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Fixing a Loose Hand Railing End Cap: Small, flathead screwdriver Measuring tape Drill Hammer Pliers Shopping List: 8 penny finish nail Polyurethane glue Steps: 1. Carefully pry out the…

Quentin Peters

15/04/2018

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How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains several reasons why a trap may be losing water. (See steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water: 1. If a washing machine drains a toilet, it could be because the system is not vented…

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02/05/2016

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How to Repair Laminate Counters | This Old House

Quick tips for repairing damaged laminate counters with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair Laminate Counters: - contact cement and narrow paintbrush, used to re-adhere loose countertop edges - drop-in cutting board, for covering…

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How to Install Aluminum Gutters | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install an efficient rain-handling gutter system. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install Aluminum Gutters: - aluminum gutters and downspouts [https://amzn.to/2Iffpd2] with assorted fittings and brackets [https://amzn.to/2IJ4qYv] - silicone sealant [https://amzn.to/2Ih9Vi2], used to form watertight seal between gutter and fittings…

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How to Add an Overflow to a Bathtub | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey removes an old bathtub spout and installs an overflow for safety. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Add an Overflow to a Bathtub: - Bath waste and overflow toe-touch kit -…

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04/04/2016

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How to Repair a Loose Newel Post | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to bolster a wobbly post with a single screw. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping for How to Repair a Loose Newel Post: - brace, made from scrap wood to press post tightly against stair tread -…

Quentin Peters

08/11/2014

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How to Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve | Ask This Old House

Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve: - Single-lever pressure-balance shower valve with cover plate [https://amzn.to/2ZScZqk] - Emery cloth [https://amzn.to/2MX73dT], for buffing clean copper pipe ends…

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05/03/2016

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How to Use a Membrane System to Prep a Shower for Tiling | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a foolproof way to build a leak-free shower. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tools for How to Use a Membrane System to Prep a Shower for Tiling: - sponge and bucket - 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch notched trowels -…

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