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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 Work with Gas Pipes | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how gas piping is installed in a home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Skill Level: Expert – for licensed professionals only Steps: 1. In general, residential houses start with 1” gas pipes at the gas meter and then branch out to smaller diameter…
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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…
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How to Patch a Chipped Wood Floor | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 4 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Patching a Wood Floor: Drill [https://amzn.to/2zjlmkc] Block plane [https://amzn.to/2ZalrWB] Hand saw [https://amzn.to/31Y2DGX] Utility knife [https://amzn.to/31WhtOc] Chisel [https://amzn.to/2L9TB2K] Forstner bit…

How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6 hours Cost: $100 and up Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing Rough Electricity: Hammer Drill Lineman’s pliers Shopping List:…

How to Upgrade a Bathroom Vanity | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it 7 years ago. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $500 and Up Skill Level: Moderate Tools List: Open ended adjustable wrench Utility knife Hammer Pry bar Screwdriver Pipe cutter Hacksaw Measuring tape Drill Hole…
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How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey solves the mystery of hot water from the cold-water faucet. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List: - pressure balancer Tools for How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer: - screwdriver - needle-nose pliers About This…
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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…

Soldering for the First Time | Ask This Old House

WEB EXCLUSIVE: In a recent episode of Ask This Old House, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helped landscape designer Jenn Nawada hook up a fridge with an icemaker. While he was there, he offered Jenn a crash course on soldering. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $50 Skill Level: Moderate…

How to Install a Whole-House Humidifier | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows an efficient, low-maintenance way to humidify the air. (See steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard visits Charlotte, NC to install a whole-house humidifier. A whole-house humidifier should be installed by a professional HVAC contractor. Steps for How to Install a Whole-House…

How to Install an Indirect Water Heater on a Boiler | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install an indirect water heater onto an existing steam boiler to boost the amount of hot water in the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $3000 Skill Level: Difficult Tools List: Hose Water pump Level Propane torch…
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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%…