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How to Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6-7 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Expert Tools List for Repairing a Damaged Carrying Beam: - Bottle jack [https://amzn.to/2JcJtFB] - Grinder [https://amzn.to/2XeTdc7] - Large pipe cutter [https://amzn.to/2XCBfzJ] -…

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How to Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse | Ask This Old House

Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse. (See the shopping list, tools, and steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse: - 1-inch-diameter PVC pipe [https://amzn.to/31pKO4k], to create frame of high tunnel - 1 1/4-inch-diameter PVC pipe and reducer coupling [https://amzn.to/2IBbsyn], to…

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How to Build a Pyramid Deck Stair | This Old House

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a corner stair on the new back deck at the Lexington house. Then Kevin and Norm Abram finish up the trim and decking on the new corner deck stair. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor the progress on the new back deck at the…

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03/07/2021

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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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28/11/2014

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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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02/04/2016

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How to Install a Whole-House Fan | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a quick and clever way to keep a home cool. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom helped a homeowner reduce his air-conditioning costs by installing a whole-house fan. Mounted in the floor of the attic, the fan pushes…

Quentin Peters

04/11/2014

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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

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How to Install a House Hydrant | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a house hydrant to replace a leaky outdoor spigot. (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 House Hydrant: - House hydrant kit [https://amzn.to/2ZQsDTf] Tools for How to Install a…

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23/05/2016

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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 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

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How to Diagnose Leaks in a Steam Boiler | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps locate the leak on a steam boiler that is losing water. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How to Diagnose Leaks in a Steam Boiler: 1. Set the thermostat at a high temperature to turn on the boiler, and leave it running…

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02/11/2015

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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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