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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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02/05/2016

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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02/05/2016

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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…

Quentin Peters

02/05/2016

12.49K

How to Install a Touchless Kitchen Faucet | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new, no-touch kitchen faucet. (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 Touchless Kitchen Faucet: - Touchless kitchen faucet - Small bucket, used to collect water Tools List for How…

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26/04/2016

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How to Install a Channel Drain | Ask This Old House

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner solve a driveway drainage dilemma. (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 Channel Drain: - 4-inch channel drain [https://amzn.to/2ZTvUCk], to collect excess water - End cap [https://amzn.to/2WghCty] and offset outlet…

Quentin Peters

09/04/2016

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

4.40K

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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02/04/2016

14.11K

How to Replace a Skylight | Ask This Old House

General contractor Tom Silva installs a new skylight into an existing roof opening. (See below for a shopping list, and tools) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Replace a Skylight: Skylight with flashing [https://amzn.to/2YcEmMy] Extension jambs [https://amzn.to/33QBh6o] and wood trim [https://amzn.to/33QBqXu], for widening the skylight frame Carpenter's glue [https://amzn.to/2RjoqH1] 2-inch…

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01/04/2016

10.26K

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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28/03/2016

6.66K

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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26/03/2016

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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

15.07K

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

8.03K