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Quick Tip for Spacing Balusters Evenly | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a quick, simple trick for spacing balusters evenly, and it doesn’t even require math. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a quick, cheap, and accurate way to space balusters during a railing project. […]

How to Install Crown Molding Around Corners | Ask This Old House

In this video This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a tip for installing crown molding around awkward wall angles. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin how to handle a common problem: crown molding around awkwardly angled walls. Tom explains that most folks cut returns […]

How To Draw an Ellipse | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House general Contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor an easy method for drawing accurate, smooth ellipses. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor meet back at the shop to discuss drawing ellipses. After showing Kevin a jig he built, Tom gives him a quick […]

Milk Stool | Build It | Ask This Old House

In this video, general contractor Tom Silva shows how to take reclaimed lumber and turn it into a charming milk stool for children or decor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor meet back at the shop for a unique project. Tom has some reclaimed lumber on hand […]

Beehive | Build It | Ask This Old House

In this Build It video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor get to work building a hive for honeybees. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva at the shop as the two get busy building a beehive. Starting with the bottom board (the […]

Live Edge Slab Table | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 days Cost: $300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Building a Live Edge Slab Table: Track saw Hammer Chisel Grinder Palm […]

End Grain Cutting Board from Scrap Wood | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor create an end grain cutting board from heart pine scrap wood SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 4-5 hours Cost: $20 (if scrap wood is used) Skill Level: Hard Tools List: Surface planer [https://amzn.to/34v0sNl] Table saw [https://amzn.to/2Uyg0LF] Clamps [https://amzn.to/2ZC0tAg] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/2zZbqMY] […]

Home Message Center | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor use stock lumber and millwork from a home center to build a home message center that mimics a window. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom and Kevin use stock lumber and millwork from a home center to build a home message center […]

Cedar Deck Box Planter | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a deck box planter using western red cedar. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom and Kevin used Western red cedar to build the deck box. It’s naturally rot resistant and is available at lumber yards. For the planters, Tom used milk […]

Hawaiian Mango Keepsake Box | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva works with a local woodworker to build a keepsake box out of mango wood. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6 hours Cost: $300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List: Wide belt sander Jointer Table Saw Band Saw Flush cut saw Drill press Shopping List: Mango wood […]

Salvaged Door Shadow Box | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a shadow box using wood recycled from an old door SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Building a Shadow Box: Table saw Circular saw Palm sander Miter saw Glass cutter and […]

Holiday Toy Box | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a toy box for Tom’s grandson. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 4 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Building a Holiday Toy Box: Miter saw Table saw Router and rabbeting bit Pocket screw jig Drill Clamps Palm […]