How to Update Oak Stair Treads and Risers | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to replace split-level stair treads in his midcentury modern home Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 10-12 hours Cost: $300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Updating Stair Treads and Risers: Prybar [https://amzn.to/2USuhBl] Reciprocating saw…
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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%…

How to Prehang a Salvaged Door | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to turn an old door into a prehung door for a new opening SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $150 Skill Level: Advanced Tools List for Prehanging a Salvaged Door: Four Foot Level Tape Measure Miter saw Drill/driver Pneumatic…
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How to Maximize the Impact of Insulation | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva gives some basic tips about insulating an attic SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom demonstrated a variety of different insulation types that can be used in an attic. Cost: $100 and Up Skill Level: Beginner Tools: Insulation blower Shopping List: Unfaced fiberglass insulation OR Cellulose insulation…
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How to Patch a Plaster and Lath Ceiling | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $200-300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Patching a Plaster Ceiling: Drill/Driver Putty Knife Mixing Paddle Bit Hawk Trowel Shopping List: Staging Drop Cloths 1x3 strapping 3” screws…

How to Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding: Hammer Utility knife Speed square Shopping List: Vinyl siding pieces Siding nails Zip tool…
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How to Replace a Picture Window | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove a broken window and replace it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5 hours Cost: $100 and Up Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Gloves Utility Knife Reciprocating Saw Hammer Nail Gun Vacuum Table Saw Shopping List: _” Poplar 5/4 Poplar Spray Paint Picture…
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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…

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 Replace a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 days Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile: Open ended adjustable wrench [https://amzn.to/2PTcMUd] Utility knife…
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How to Create a Dutch Door | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva converts a regular door into a Dutch door. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Creating a Dutch Door: Pencil [https://amzn.to/2kSd1Ah] Safety glasses [https://amzn.to/2mYd6mN] Chisel [https://amzn.to/2lfWpTn] Utility knife [https://amzn.to/2mWQ0gc] Drill [https://amzn.to/2mSflaY] Track saw [https://amzn.to/2lsdV6C] Palm sander [https://amzn.to/2lseU6O]…