Tom Silva

How to Use a Speed Square | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the amazing versatility of the humble rafter square. SUBSCRIBE to This…

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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,…

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How to Repair a Three-Way Light Switch | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner fix a faulty three-way switch. (See steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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How to Install a Hidden Door/Bookshelf | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva is in Salem, MA, to help install a bookshelf that doubles as…

10 years ago

How to Install DIY Radiant Floor Heating |This Old House

Use a specialized foam panel called Bekotec to lock the PEX tubing in place, cover it with a sand-and-cement mix,…

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