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All About ICF Foundations | This Old House thumbnail
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All About ICF Foundations | This Old House

Kevin O’Connor learns about ICF’s (insulated concrete forms) used for the new foundation. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor the ICF’s (insulated concrete forms) which replace traditional foundation molds. They finish up the last few forms and then pump in the concrete mix to complete the foundation. About…
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DIY Shoe Rack | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a combination bench/shoe rack out of fir decking. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 4-5 hours Cost: $150 Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Miter saw [https://amzn.to/2KneNCF] Table saw [https://amzn.to/2KpFzub] Sanding block [https://amzn.to/3cBzPJN] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2RZfZQV] Pocket hole jig [https://amzn.to/3avZLoL] Shopping List: 1x4”…
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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 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 Mudroom Storage Wall | This Old House

Norm Abram and Tom Silva build a new mudroom storage system. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Norm Abram and Tom Silva build a new mudroom storage system for the Lexington house, focusing on the darkly stained maple top and the rail and stile doors and panels. Looking for more step by step guidance on…
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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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