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How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water | Ask This Old House thumbnail
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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 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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How to Install Aluminum Gutters | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install an efficient rain-handling gutter system. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install Aluminum Gutters: - aluminum gutters and downspouts [https://amzn.to/2Iffpd2] with assorted fittings and brackets [https://amzn.to/2IJ4qYv] - silicone sealant [https://amzn.to/2Ih9Vi2], used to form watertight seal between gutter and fittings…
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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 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…
Quentin Peters
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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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How to Install a Garage Door | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Garage Door: - sectional garage door [https://amzn.to/2Ihl96b], hinged panels that roll on tracks - assorted garage door…
Quentin Peters
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How to Install a Storm Door with a Dog Door | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a storm door with her active dog in mind. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $250 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing a Storm Door with a Dog Door: Drill/Driver Caulking Gun 1/8” drill bit 3/8” drill bit…
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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
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How to Choose and Use Insulation | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the wide world of insulation. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Choose and Use Insulation: - notebook [https://amzn.to/2LnmzOb], pencil [https://amzn.to/2ZVftVe] and calculator, used to calculate and record insulation costs and quantities Tools for How…
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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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