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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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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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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 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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How to Beef Up Attic Insulation | This Old House

Cost-effective way to save energy 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 Tools for Beefing Up Attic Insulation: - tape measure [https://amzn.to/2FswC14] - insulation knife [https://amzn.to/2RptXK4] - leaf rake [https://amzn.to/2Ni06Fl], used to spread cellulose insulation - dust mask [https://amzn.to/2ISOmDq] -…

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How to Bore for a New Door Knob | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new passage set door knob on his closet door SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $90 Skill Level: Easy Tools List for Boring for a New Door Knob: Drill/Driver 2 1/8” Hole Saw 1” Hole Saw Hole Saw…

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How to Build A Picnic Table | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a simple way to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table. (See below for tools and materials.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tools for Picnic Table: - Sliding compound miter saw [https://amzn.to/2IXBVXh] - Caulk gun [https://amzn.to/2FrvACl] - Drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2JcVevV] - Layout square [https://amzn.to/2RqDil4] - Adjustable wrench…

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How to Build a Porch Rail | This Old House

Building a perfect-fit handrail 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 Tom helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch. Most of the materials for this project, including fir handrails & balusters and solid-body stain, are available at lumber…

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How to Caulk Around a Bathtub | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Caulking a Bathtub: Razor blade [https://amzn.to/2WcvjJT] Corner grooving tool [https://amzn.to/2J5KssI] Painter’s tape [https://amzn.to/2GMJ4IS] Caulking gun [https://amzn.to/2Y0q1l0] Shopping List: 100%…

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

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