How to Repoint and Prevent Further Damage to a Fieldstone Foundation

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation and shares an important lesson about water management on the outside of the house Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation: Bucket Masonry brush Safety glasses Pickax Finishing trowel Margin trowel Brick trowel Paintbrush Shopping List: Type N mortar Bonding agent Steps: 1. Start by identifying the cause of the foundation damage. Go outside to the corresponding location near the damage in the basement. Check to see if there is proper drainage, grading, and a functional gutter system. If water is able to pool anywhere near the area in question, the foundation damage will return. 2. Address any water issues on the outside of the house to prevent additional water from coming in. 3. Dip a masonry brush in a bucket of water and dampen the mortar and stones that are going to be repointed to keep the dust down. 4. Use a pickax or another sharp tool to pull the existing mortar from between the stones. If small stones fall out, set them aside to be put back in place during repointing. 5. Once all the mortar is removed, dip the masonry brush back in the water and clean out all the joints. 6. Using a separate bucket, mix the mortar, water, and the bonding agent. 7. Holding the finishing trowel upside down, plop some mortar on its blade. Use a margin trowel to push the mortar off the finishing trowel and deep into the joints of the fieldstone foundation. Put the small stones back in where there are really large areas to fill in. Do this until all the joints are filled with mortar and small stones. 8. Using a small, wet paintbrush, smooth over all the joints to expose the aggregate. Check underneath all the stones and makes sure no sagging has happened between the mortar joints and the stones. If that’s happened, use the paintbrush to push the mortar back up against the stones. Resources:Mark emphasizes that if you suspect water damage in your basement, it’s just as important to identify and eliminate the cause of the water as it is to repoint the basement. He explains that having a good gutter and overall drainage system is essential to preventing further foundation damage to a house. Gutters and downspouts can be found at home centers. To repoint the fieldstone foundation, Mark used a Type N mortar, manufactured by Quikrete (http://bit.ly/2boMkKO). In general, Type S mortar is used for structural or foundation work, but Mark finds that the Type N works better in this application because it's softer and will accommodate some movement in the foundation. To help the mortar bond better with the stones, Mark also added C-21 All Acrylic cement modifier admix, which is manufactured by Silpro (https://www.silpro.com/). The other tools Mark used to repoint the foundation, including the buckets and trowels, can all be found at home centers and masonry supply stores. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by MJM Masonry. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Mark McCullough, fieldstone, foundation, masonry, water damage, repointing Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2XTTQUt Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

What's Good Music for a Workout? | Sexy Butt

Like these Butt Workouts !!! Check out the official app http://apple.co/1j9RBY8 Trying to get Bootylicious? Here’s some resources to help you shape up: Jillian Michaels Killer Buns & Thighs: http://amzn.to/1L0kuQo 10 Minute Solution: Butt Lift: http://amzn.to/1N0sSjz Butt Workouts by Chia Booty: http://amzn.to/1jdGoXB Fat Burning Butt Lift & Thigh Workout for a Perfect Ass & Sexy Legs: http://amzn.to/1OmabbC Get That Bubble Butt!: How to Sculpt Your Butt: http://amzn.to/1jOzI1T Watch more Sexy Butt Workout videos: http://bit.ly/1l2GMRK There's no real workout music or any particular genre, or artist, or song that's going to give you a sexy butt. But anything that really gets you going, it could be any genre. Some people love their hip hop, some people love their rap, some people love their pop, some people like their Madonna. Whatever it is that gets you going, that gets you motivated, makes you feel like getting your body moving, that's the music that you should work out to. I am very, very keen on my music choices, especially because I teach a lot of classes. So I really have to kind of get the music that's going to get everybody in the room to get pumped and excited. I usually like to use a lot of mash ups, where there's two different songs mashed up together, a lot of different genres. I just downloaded a mash up of, I think it is, Kings of Leon, "Sex on Fire" with some electronic beat to it, so it makes it a really cool hipsterish vibe, but with that electro kind of club sound which is what I really like. I also love to use Pandora to search for new music. You can put in your favorite artist and you can find so much new stuff on Pandora that you didn't even know existed or find old music that you're like "O, Shoot I remember that song, I love that song!" So there's no right music for you to listen to, but it's just whatever gets you going, whatever makes you feel like working out.

Gordon Ramsay Demonstrates How To Cook His Favourite Dessert | The F Word

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How to Plan for Spring Bulbs

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada share some tips for planting Spring bulbs. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $15-$30 Skill Level: Beginner Steps: 1. Planning for Spring bulbs should start in the Fall. If you miss the Fall, it’s best to wait until the following year to plant bulbs. 2. Consider the look you want for the bulbs. For a structured, varied look, read the labels carefully and organize the bulbs by bloom time, height, and color. This ensures a variety of color and flowers all throughout the Spring. 3. For a more natural, wild look, try throwing the bulbs in the area you want to plant them. Wherever they land, plant them there. 4. For a stronger impact, try planting multiple bulbs in the same hole. Resources: Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Nawada Landscape Design (http://bit.ly/28YHZAi). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Roger Cook, Jenn Nawada, Kevin O'Connor, Spring, bulbs, flowers, garden, yard, landscaping Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2XTTQUt Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Install a Water Filter Under the Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to update a water filter to preserve the look of a retro faucet. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $250 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Installing a Water Filter: Wrench Bucket Shopping List: Water filtration system Steps: 1. Start by shutting off the cold water line underneath the kitchen sink. The cold should always be to the right. 2. Open the faucet to release any cold water that’s in the line upstream of the shutoff valve. 3. Place a small bucket or tray underneath the cold water line underneath the sink to catch any extra water that might fall out. Then, break the water connection using a wrench. 4. Connect the adapter that comes with the kit to the hose. 5. Push the black tubing that also comes with the kit into the adapter on one end and the filter on the other. The back of the filter has images that indicate which pipe should receive which tube. 6. Connect the second adapter to the water shutoff valve. Push the black tubing that came from the filter to the shutoff. 7. Turn the water back on. 8. Run the sink for 5-10 minute increments according to the instructions that come with the kit to activate the carbon and fully filter the water. Resources: Richard installed the Advanced Water Filtration System, which is manufactured by Kube (http://kubewater.com/). It comes with a kit of adapters and connectors so that it’s easy to connect it with whatever pipes you have underneath your sink. The only other tool required for installation is a wrench, which can be found at any home center. The retro faucet the homeowner had in her kitchen is called the Dishmaster M76 Imperial Four (http://bit.ly/2lekJlr ), which can still be found on the manufacturer’s website and on some third party sites. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Richard Trethewey, plumbing, water filter, faucet, kitchen Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2KTNClY Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Should Punishments Be Used? | Potty Training

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How Did the 100% Bean Jelly Beans Taste?

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How and When to Use a Japanese Pull Saw

How and When to Use a Japanese Pull Saw Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $20-$100, depending on the tool Steps: 1. Unlike traditional Western hand saws, the Japanese pull saw’s teeth are angled in the opposite direction, meaning that the cutting action happens when you pull the saw towards you instead of pushing away from you. 2. Japanese pull saws are also usually more flexible than traditional saws, so it’s great for flush cuts, like cutting trim along a floor or a bung on a flat surface. 3. There are basic Japanese pull saws that have teeth on both ends, which allows for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Higher end saws come with interchangeable blades and usually last a lot longer, but are more expensive. Resources: A standard Japanese pull saw can be found at almost any home center. The one that Nathan demonstrated with the interchangeable blades is the Japan Pull Set, which is manufactured by Tajima (http://bit.ly/2XFdbZl). Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Nathan Gilbert Carpentry. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Nathan Gilbert, Kevin O'Connor, Japanese, pull saw, tools, carpentry Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2KTNClY Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Read the Nines | Tarot Cards

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How to Build Wainscot: Get the Panel Size Right

An attendee asks: How do you determine the size of the panels? Custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler explains. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Panels on the Ceiling

A viewer asks: What’s the difference between wainscot and coffers? Custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler answers. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Where to Start the Layout

An attendee asks: Where do you start in a room? Custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler answers. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Calibrate the Saw’s Ruler

A viewer asks: How accurate is the ruler on the Kapex extension? Festool trainer Brent Shively asnwers. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: The Method for Making Doors

A viewer asks: Can you use this technique to make a door? Custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler offers a surprising answer. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019. http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Finishing

In part five of this five-part series, custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler explains how the technique he used for building wainscot can be employed for other sitations as well, including how to build a newel post, how to make column wraps, and how to add pilasters around a door. Kevin O’Connor hosts; Festool tool trainer Brent Shively offers technical assistance and additional insight. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Assembly

In part four of this five-part series, custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler takes a basic frame through to completion by adding plywood panel and panel mold. Striegler shares time-tested techniques for getting perfectly tight miters, and shares tips for fine-tuning pieces that are slightly too long. Kevin O’Connor hosts; Festool tool trainer Brent Shively offers technical assistance and additional insight. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019. http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Joinery Techniques That Last

In part three of this five-part series, custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler explains the various joinery options available for assembling the pieces. He then turns things over to Brent Shively who demonstrates how to make a floating-tenon joint using the Domino joinery system. Kevin O’Connor hosts. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019. http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Get Accurate Cuts Efficiently

In part two of this five-part series, custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler explains how he uses a material stop to make repetitive cuts. By employing this technique Striegler is able to minimize how often he reaches for the tape measure, thereby minimizing the amount of error. The process also enables him to cut the miter angles on trim pieces without adjusting the saw for each piece. Kevin O’Connor hosts; Festool tool trainer Brent Shively offers technical assistance and additional insight. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019. http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

How to Build Wainscot: Understanding the Components

In part one of this five-part series, custom home builder and master craftsman Gary Striegler explains the basics of wainscot construction. You’ll learn what the parts are called and the general process for building this system. Kevin O’Connor hosts; Festool tool trainer Brent Shively offers technical assistance and additional insight. This segment was previously recorded live at JLC Live in Providence, RI on March 29th, 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZrFa0q Kevin O’Connor: @kevinoconnortoh Gary Striegler: @craftsmanbuilders Brent Shively: @festoolshives Festool USA: @festoolusa This Old House Pro2Pro: @pro2protoh WindsorOne: @windsorone JLC Live: @jlclive Pro2Pro is a hub designed especially for people who work in the skilled trades

Comparing Masonry Jointers

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $10-$30, depending on the tool Types of masonry jointers discussed: Convex jointer Flat jointer Grapevine jointer Rat’s Tail jointer Skate jointer Concave jointer Steps: 1. There are a variety of different masonry jointers to slick the joints to ensure they are sealed properly based on the climate they’re located in. The jointers also add an aesthetic look to the joints. 2. The convex jointer is common in New England. The convex curve describes the shape of the tool itself, not the slick it leaves in the mortar. 3. The grapevine jointer is common in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region. It leaves behind a very distinct groove in the mortar. 4. A flat jointer is a pretty standard jointer that’s common in most parts of the country. Mark likes to hold the flat jointer at an angle to allow water to slide off the joint and onto the face of the brick below it, which minimizes the risk of water getting behind the brick. 5. A rat’s tail jointer has a couple different names, but it varies in size depending on which part of the jointer you use to slick the mortar. It’s especially good for stonework, where the gaps between the masonry varies from stone to stone. 6. A skate jointer makes fast work of long gaps of masonry jointers. The masonry nail in the middle sets a consistent depth that can then be dragged along the mortar and smoothed out using the back end of the jointer. 7. A concave jointer creates the opposite look of the convex jointer. It’s more common in the South and leaves more of the mortar exposed in the joints. Resources: Mark demonstrated a variety of masonry jointers that are typically more common in specific regions based on climate conditions. Some of the more common jointers, including the flat jointer, concave and convex jointers, can be found at most home centers and masonry supply houses across the country. Some of the more specialty jointers, like the grapevine jointer, the rat’s tail jointer, and the skate jointer are more specialty tools that can be found at masonry supply stores. The ones shown in the segment were found at Bon Tools (http://bit.ly/2IBZOGa). Expert assistance with this segment was provided by MJM Masonry (http://mjmmasonry.com/). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Mark McCullough, Kevin O'Connor, masonry, jointers, tools Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2KTNClY Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Remember Lines | Memory Techniques

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Amateur Cook Burns Mushrooms Twice In A Row | The F Word

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How to Caulk Around a Bathtub

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Caulking a Bathtub: Razor blade Corner grooving tool Painter’s tape Caulking gun Shopping List: 100% silicone caulking Drop cloth Rags Rubbing alcohol Steps: 1. Start by closing the pop-up drain in the tub and covering the entire tub with a drop cloth to protect it from scratches, residue, etc. 2. Take the razor blade and carefully pry the old caulking off the tub. Keep the angle of the blade as low as possible and watch the caulking to see if it’s being cut. If any of the caulking is left over on the tub, the new caulking won’t stick. 3. Repeat this process on the other side of the caulking where it meets the tile. 4. Once the caulking has been cut, pull it away from the tub and tile. Use the razor blade as a guide wherever the caulking is still stuck. 5. Repeat this process in the corners of shower stall. A corner grooving tool might work better than the razor blade here. 6. Add some rubbing alcohol to a rag and clean off the surfaces where the old caulking used to be. Have a fan running or open the window to keep the room well ventilated while using the rubbing alcohol. 7. Add painter’s tape about ¼” from the corners where the caulking will go on both the wall side and the tub side. 8. Cut the tip of the caulking and place it in the gun. 9. Apply the caulking in between the painter’s tape lines. Keep the gun perpendicular to the surface being caulked and keep moving. Keep hitting the trigger as you go along to ensure a steady amount of caulking is coming out. 10. Once you reach a corner, trace back over the caulking lines with your finger. 11. Repeat this process for all the corners that need to be caulked. 12. Remove all the painter’s tape while the caulking is still wet. 13. Let the caulking dry for 30 minutes before using the shower again. After that, the caulking will need 24 hours to cure, so don’t touch the caulking until then. Resources: To remove any existing caulking, Tom advises to use whichever tool is the most comfortable that has a flat enough blade to get behind the caulking without scratching it. These types of scrapers and blades can be found at home centers. For caulking around a bathtub, Tom recommends using anything that is 100% silicone. In the segment, he used 100% Silicone Sealant in White, which is manufactured by Gorilla Glue (http://bit.ly/2F2mNnD). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, tom silva, caulk, tub, bathroom Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2KTNClY Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Can you turn BEANS into JELLYBEANS?

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Ask TOH | Generator, Wood Floor: 1522

Coming up on this episode of Ask This Old House Visiting the show’s 49th state! See Scott head to Alaska to hook up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house. Watch Tom repair a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Richard gives an inside look at dishwasher cycles. How to Install a Manual Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator Scott visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch to power hardwired appliances like a well pump and heating system using unleaded gasoline. Where to find it? Scott installed the Pro 7.5E portable generator and 10-circuit manual transfer switch, both manufactured by Kohler. Other supplies for this project, including 10-3 non-metallic wiring, wire nuts, and the pieces to make a longer power cable for the generator are sold at home centers and electrical supply houses. Understanding the Cycles of a Dishwasher Richard goes inside a dishwasher to explain each cycle. Where to find it? Dishwashers are sold at home centers and appliance stores. How to Repair a Bad Flooring Joint Tom repairs a piece of wood nosing that was poorly installed and resulted in a bad joint. For this project, Tom used the plunge cut track saw to cut flooring and the Domino joiner to create mortises for floating tenons. Both of these are manufactured by Festool. The other materials for this project, including wood glue, construction adhesive, and 16d nails are available at hardware stores and home centers.

Open House | Kitchen Renovations

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses how kitchen renovations can impact a house budget Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Steps: 1. Kitchens are some of the most expensive rooms in the house to renovate, so if you’re planning on buying a house and renovating the kitchen, you should consider a few things to make sure that kitchen renovation will still fit in your budget before making an offer. 2. A big thing to consider is the layout. If utilities, doors, or windows need to be moved around to make room for additional cabinets and counterspace, that will require a bigger investment. 3. If the utilities for the stove, sink and fridge are in less-than-ideal spaces, those may need to be moved as well. It will be very expensive to make this change. 4. If the layout of the kitchen is okay but the cabinets and appliances look dated, simply painting the cabinets, replacing the hardware, and upgrading the appliances can be money well spent. 5. If the changes that need to be made to the kitchen are extensive, it might be helpful to hire a kitchen designer. 6. Small “facelift” improvements to the kitchen can cost a few thousand dollars. A full kitchen renovation starts around $15,000 and can easily go up from there. Consider how much this renovation will cost before making the offer on the house. Resources: Tom’s general advice is to consider the condition of the kitchen on a house you intend to purchase. If improvements are needed, the costs to update the kitchen can start around $10,000 and easily go up from there. Keep this in mind when putting an offer on a house with an outdated kitchen. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, tom silva, open house, kitchen, renovations Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2P9EsQF Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Should You Never Go to Bed Angry? | Anger Management

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Ask TOH | Water Filter, Fire Pit: 1521

On this episode of Ask This Old House Not so tasty – See Richard help a homeowner improve her drinking water with a whole house filter. Jenn Nawada creates a backyard sanctuary with a patio and granite fire pit. Watch Tom explain the differences between soft and hard wood. How to Install a Whole House Water Filter Richard improves the taste and odor of municipal drinking water with a whole house filtration system that includes a sediment filter and a granulated activated carbon filter. Where to find it? Richard installed the Carbon Series Premium Whole House Filter, manufactured by Pelican Water Systems. It includes a cartridge based prefilter and a carbon filter. How to Identify Hardwoods and Softwoods Tom walks Kevin through the types of woods available and the best uses for each. Where to find it? Tom notes that the terms hardwood and softwood do not refer to density but rather to the type of tree- hardwoods come from deciduous trees and softwoods from conifers. For example, balsa wood is a hardwood that is incredibly lightweight whereas Argentine Lignum Vitae is a heavy softwood. Softwoods grow fast and straight so they are a good option for framing material like fir and spruce. The less knots, the stronger the wood is. These woods are typically dried in a kiln to prevent warping and shrinkage. Some softwoods like pine are inexpensive and can be used for interior trim, but they can warp and twist. A hardwood like maple is used for cabinets whereas oak is a good choice for flooring. Both of these are more common hardwoods. Fine hardwoods are denser and include species like walnut and mahogany. They’re used for balusters and decking and are more expensive than common hardwoods. Exotic hardwoods like purple heart and zebra wood are the most expensive and usually used for accents on fine furniture. The more basic woods demonstrated can be found at home centers. The higher end and more exotic pieces need to be purchased from a specialty lumber yard or woodworking shop. Future House | Road Testing Smart Home Devices Ross visits a hotel room that’s powered by voice activation and tablet apps. Ross visited the Aloft Boston Seaport, which has a select number of voice-activated rooms available for rent. The lighting that changes level and color is Philips Hue. The thermostat that can be controlled by voice or tablet is manufactured by Ecobee. The system for using voice commands for smart home products is part of HomeKit, which is available on phones, tablets, and watches made by Apple. How to Install a Natural Stone Patio with Fire Pit Landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit. Where to find it? For the base material, Jenn used a mixture of 3/4” stone and stone dust. These can be purchased from a landscape supply shop. Jenn selected thermal bluestone for the patio surface, which is available through a stone supplier. Jenn found oversized pieces of reclaimed granite from a mason, though a stone supplier can help locate something similar. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Nawada Landscape Design, A. Bonadio and Sons, Inc., and Landcape Depot, Inc.

How to Upgrade to a Smart Irrigation System

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada travels to Orlando to upgrade an irrigation system Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $300 Skill Level: Beginner to Moderate, depending on what’s already in place Tools List for Upgrading a Smart Irrigation System: Irrigation shovel Drip irrigation tubing cutter Shopping List: Flags Smart irrigation heads Drip tubing Landscape ring Steps: 1. Before doing any digging, always call the local utility locating service to identify underground utilities. This will help you avoid hitting or damaging them while working on the project. 2. Turn the irrigation system on. When the current irrigation heads come up, use the flags to mark their location. This will make them easier to find. 3. Dig down near each of the flags to expose the irrigation heads. Unscrew the old head and thread on the new smart heads. 4. Place a landscaping ring around the new heads to protect them from lawn tools, like a lawnmower. 5. For drip irrigation, there is a T-head that can be screwed in the same way as the other heads. Then, drip tubing can be connected through both ends of the T to create a closed loop drip irrigation line. 6. When replacing the timer, unplug the old unit from the wall. Mark the old wires and remove. Mount the new timer, attach the wires, and plug it in. Connect the timer to the home’s WiFi system for remote monitoring and control. Resources: Jenn upgraded the irrigation system with the following components: 1800 High Efficency Sprays, 42SA Simple Adjust Rotors, Emitter Conversion Kit for Drip Irrigation, and a WiFi Controller (Model ST8i). All of these are manufactured by Rain Bird (http://bit.ly/2VQnUzV). The irrigation shovel can be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Ken-Lin Landscaping Inc. in Oviedo, FL and Nawada Landscape Design (http://bit.ly/28YHZAi). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, jenn nawada, irrigation, lawn Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2P9EsQF Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Say "What's Your Number" in Polish | Polish Lessons

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Ask TOH | Build It, Cable Lights: 1520

On this episode of Ask This Old House Mistakes happen. Richard revisits a homeowner to repair a water heater he thought was fixed four years ago. Tom installs a storm door with a dog in mind. And home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at voice-activated smart devices. A Personal Story on the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Richard shares a personal story on the dangers of carbon monoxide and how an operational CO detector could be the difference between life and death. Where to find it? Carbon monoxide detectors are available at hardware stores and home centers. Ideally, homes would have one on each level. The batteries should be changed twice per year and the detectors should be replaced after five years. Build It | Home Message Center Tom and Kevin use stock lumber and millwork from a home center to build a home message center that mimics a window. Where to find it? Tom used stock lumber and millwork including 1x3 poplar, 1x4 poplar, 1x6 poplar, colonial casing, and crown molding. He also used a 2’x4’ sheet of chalkboard plywood and a 1/2” sheet of MDF. For fasteners, Tom used headless nails, 3” screws, and wood glue. All of the materials for this project can be found at a home center. What Is It? Kevin presents a white orb on a stake -- but What Is It? Kevin showed the Bloom Sky, a home weather station that can share data and a live video feed via WiFi. How to Install Cable Lighting Master electrician Scott Caron replaces a track lighting setup with cable lighting in a new baby’s nursery. Where to find it? Scott installed the High-Line cable lighting system and rainbow spot lights from Bruck Lighting, a division of Ledra Brands, Inc. Later, in the workshop, Scott demonstrated how toggle bolts were used to secure the cable mounts. Toggle bolts can be purchased at hardware stores and home centers. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Wolfers Lighting. How to Find Inspiration for Your Landscape Projects Jenn walks Kevin through the process of pulling inspiration for a landscape design. All of the projects showcased were designed by Jenn for her company, Nawada Landscape Design.

Home Inspection Nightmares | Overgrown Chimney

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape designer Jenn Nawada, and mason Mark McCullough look at more Home Inspection Nightmares Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Steps: 1. Jenn starts with a chimney that’s been completely taken over by vines. Submitted by Paul in Arizona. 2. Tom has one that Richard will definitely appreciate. It’s a baseboard radiator installed directly in front of a door. He also points out that the deck behind it looks terrible too. Submitted by Lawrence in Pennsylvania. 3. Richard shows ductwork that’s being held up with a pair of jeans. Submitted by Tom in New York. Resources: Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) (http://bit.ly/2eGiVNw). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, home inspection nightmares, kevin o'connor, tom silva, jenn nawada, richard trethewey, mark mccullough, chimney Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2P9EsQF Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Pro2Pro Livestream: Focus on Porch Columns

Join builder Jeff Sweenor (@sweenor_builders) and Festool trainer Brian Sedgeley (@festoolsedge) live from Sweenor’s shop as they move our current Westerly project forward. During this event, Sweenor will build the paneled pedestal base and tapered columns that will eventually flank the new home’s front door. He’ll demonstrate his process for building rot-proof column wraps, while Sedgeley will offer technical guidance with the tools. The two will also answer your construction and tool-related questions live during this event. This livestream will go live on Monday 4/15 and run from 4:00 pm to approximately 4:30 pm.

How to Say "I Don't Know" in Greek | Greek Lessons

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Gordon Ramsay's Fillet Steak & Mushroom Gratin Recipe | The F Word

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Build It | Adirondack Style Outdoor Chair with Jimmy DiResta

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor returns to upstate New York to build an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with maker Jimmy DiResta Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Building an Adirondack Chair: Angle grinder Speed square Safety glasses Hearing protection MIG welder Welding mask Miter saw Drill driver Metal-rated drill bit Palm sander Paint brush Rubber mallet Shopping List: 2x2” steel tubing 2x4” steel tubing Chalk 1x6” rough cut oak ¼” flat steel stock Stainless steel screws 100 grit sandpaper Boat varnish High gloss black paint Acetone All-Purpose Glue Steps: 1. Start by measuring and cutting the steel tubing for the frame of the chair. A speed square and a piece of chalk will help to mark the steel. The cuts can be made using an angle grinder, a miter saw with a metal cutting blade, or a bandsaw. 2. Notch the front legs to allow for a lap joint when assembling the frame. 3. To get the correct angle for the backrest, eyeball a comfortable angle and then mark the angle using the chalk. It doesn’t need to be a drastic angle to be a comfortable chair. Jimmy’s chair only had a 5 degree pitch. 4. Cut the angle for the backrest. 5. Weld the frame of the chair together. To keep everything in place, it helps to tack the steel in place using small beads of weld and then going back after with a full weld. 6. Smooth over the welds with the angle grinder. 7. Cut the arms for the chair using 2x4” steel tubing. 8. Weld the arms to the frame of the chair. Hold the legs level to the ground and not parallel to the frame. This will make the arm rest more comfortable. 9. Cut the oak boards to fit in the back and seat of the chair using the miter saw and give them a good sanding. 10. Cut the ¼” stock to fit inside the frame of the chair. 11. Drill a few holes in the ¼” stock to accept screws between the stock and the oak boards. 12. Weld the ¼” stock to the inside of the frame. It will act as a slot to hold the oak boards in place. 13. Apply an outdoor boat varnish to the oak using a paintbrush. 14. Clean up the metal frame using acetone and a rag. Then, apply a layer of high gloss black paint to the frame using a paintbrush. 15. Fasten the oak boards to the frame through the steel slots using stainless steel screws. 16. Using the leftover oak boards, cut two blocks that are slightly smaller than 2x4” to act as plugs in the armrests for the chair. Finish them with the boat varnish. 17. Add a bead of all-purpose glue to the inside of the 2x4” steel tubing to keep the block from sliding in the armrest. 18. Gently hammer the blocks into the arms using a rubber mallet. Resources: To weld the frame together, Jimmy used a MIG welder, which is manufactured by Lincoln Electric (http://bit.ly/2PU6vlW). The light generated from welding is harmful, so be sure to wear protective clothing and a welding mask. Never look directly at the light from welding. For the back of the chair, Jimmy used rough cut white oak, which he got from a local saw mill. A quick Google search should help you identify a nearby saw mill in your area. The finish Jimmy applied to the oak is Gleam 2.0 Marine Spar Varnish in a satin finish, which is manufactured by TotalBoat (http://bit.ly/2bTqcsu). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, kevin o'connor, jimmy diresta, build it, adirondack-style, chair Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2P9EsQF Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Ask TOH | Hot Water, Storm Door: 1519

On this episode of Ask This Old House Mistakes happen. Richard revisits a homeowner to repair a water heater he thought was fixed four years ago. Tom installs a storm door with a dog in mind. And home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at voice-activated smart devices. Future House | Voice Activated Home Speakers Home technology expert Ross Trethewey shows Kevin the ins and outs of the new voice-activated smart devices. Where to find it? Ross showed Kevin two types of smart home speakers. The tall, black one is the Echo, manufactured by Amazon. The white device is the Google Home, manufactured by Google. Revisiting Our Hybrid Water Heater Install Richard returns to a home he visited four years earlier to replace a hybrid water heater which did not work. Where to find it? Richard installed a High Efficiency Crossover hybrid water heater manufactured by HTP. Expert assistance with this project was provided by David DiBona of First Class Plumbing and Heating in Quincy, MA. How to Install a Storm Door with a Dog Door Tom installs a storm door with a homeowner’s dog in mind. Tom installed a storm door with a built-in pet door manufactured by Larson. Expert assistance for this project was provided by Kelstrom Landscaping of West Roxbury and Nawada Landscape Design.

Ask TOH | Passage Set, Landscape: 1518

On this week's episode of ASK This Old House How to Bore for a New Door Knob Tom helps a homeowner install a new door knob passage set on his closet door. Where to find it? Tom used the Door Lock Installation Hole Dozer Hole Saw Kit, manufactured by Milwaukee. The kit includes a drill guide, 2 1/8” hole saw, 1” hole saw, small arbor, arbor adaptor and spacer, two 3/32” drill bits and two 1/8” drill bits for pre-drilling holes for latch plate screws. Tom installed a F10GEO619 Georgian Passage Knob Satin Nickel Set, manufactured by Schlage. Privacy locksets, deadbolt locksets, and the jig for boring holes can be found at home centers. A Tour of Antique Plumbing and the Toilet of the Future Richard dives into a history lesson about plumbing and shows off new toilet technology. Where to find it? Richard displayed some plumbing heirlooms from his family business, Trethewey Brothers of Boston, including a custom toilet bowl, an overflow cover, and an antique fixture catalogue from American Standard. Richard also showed a futuristic toilet that featured an automatic seat lift, seat warmer, built-in bidet, UV sanitation, and a remote control. It was the Veil Intelligent Skirted Elongated Dual Flush Toilet, manufactured by Kohler. How to Reimagine a Historic Landscape Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada uses a historic landscape design as inspiration to revive an overgrown backyard. Jenn used New England fieldstone steppers from Landscape Depot as stepping stones Jenn installed the following plants: Clematis Hydrangea Annabelle Calycanthus Sedum Spectabile (Autumn Joy) Osmunda Cinnamomea (Fern) Dennstaedtia Punctilobula (Fern) Polystichum Acrostichoides (Fern) Buddleia (Black Knight) Phlox Paniculata (David) Phlox Paniculata (Flame Pink) Iris Germanica (Immortality) Astilbe Simplicifolia (Hennie Graafland) Astilbe x Arendsii (Bridal Veil) Hypericum (Hidcote) Mary Bohannon, Yellow with Orange Cup His Excellency, Lilac Blue Paeonia (Victoire de la Mame) Dryopteris (Brilliance Fern) Nipponanthemum Nipponicum Hydrangea Petiolaris Expert assistance for this project was provided by Kelstrom Landscaping of West Roxbury and Nawada Landscape Design.

Physical Therapy for Autism | Autism

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Ask TOH | Light Lift, Lawn Care: 1517

Coming up on this episode of ASK This Old House How to Install a Motorized Light Lift Scott helps a homeowner raise and lower a light with a motorized lift. Where to find it? Scott used installed the ALL200 residential light lift system, manufactured by Aladdin Light Lift. It’s capable of lifting 200 pounds. Later in the workshop, Scott described another option from Aladdin Light Lift - a remote mount lift that can be used in situations where the motor couldn’t be located directly above the fixture. The homeowner selected the Orb Chandelier in Bronze, which was purchased from Ballard Designs. How to Choose and Use a Jig Saw Tom shows Kevin the best uses for jigsaw and how to choose blades. Where to find it? Tom demonstrated best jigsaw practices by showing several examples, including the 561593, Festool Carvex Ps 420 EBQ Jigsaw, manufactured by Festool and the JS470E Top-Handle Jigsaw, manufactured by Bosch Power Tools. Jigsaw blades can be purchased from home centers and hardware stores. How to Restore a Green, Healthy Lawn Roger visits Kentucky to help a homeowner repair his once lush lawn. To allow more light to reach the lawn, Roger pruned a red maple tree using bypass pruners on the lower branches and a tree pruner on the higher branches. To remove the layer of thatch that blocks water and nutrients from reaching the roots of the lawn, Roger dethatched the area the lawn using a Ryan Turf Mataway Dethatcher, manufactured by Ryan Turf. This can be rented from a tool rental shop or home center. After this, he and aerated the lawn to fight soil compaction and allow water and nutrients to reach the roots. For this step, Roger useding a Ryan Turf Lawnaire IV Aerator Walk-Behind, also manufactured by Ryan Turf and available to rent from a tool rental shop or home center. Based on the results of a soil test, Roger determined that lime needed to be added to raise the pH of the lawn. Lime can be purchased from a garden center or home center and it can be spread using a broadcast spreader set to the manufacturer’s specifications. Roger then added compost for nutrients and to act as a seed bed. Compost can be purchased from garden centers or landscape suppliers. The soil t. Both are manufactured by Ryan Turf.est also determined that this lawn was low in nitrogen, so Roger added a fertilizer that has a higher nitrogen proportion. Fertilizers like this can be purchased at home centers. Based on site conditions and sun exposure, Roger selected a seed mix with a few varieties of fescue and a little bit of bluegrass. The seed was also spread with a broadcast spreader, following the directions on the seed mix bag. Lawn seed can be purchased at home centers and garden centers. For the grass seed to properly germinate, it needs to be watered several times a day until the lawn is established. Expert assistance for this project was provided by One Guy and a Lawnmower.

Future House | Robotic Flower Solar Panels

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey sees a robotic, ground mounted solar array that mimics a sunflower. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Steps: 1. The solar panel array is installed by securing four massive earth screws into the ground to act as a base. 2. The solar panel array is then craned off of a truck into place on top of the earth screws. 3. A trench is dug from the array to the house. Conduits are placed in the trench containing a hot, ground, neutral, and a Cat5 cable. The Cat5 cable allows the system to take in weather and location data. 4. Once the array is secured to the base and wired up, the latitude and longitude of the area is programmed into the system and it can be powered up. Resources: The solar flower Ross saw installed is called the SmartFlower, and it is manufactured by SmartFlower Solar (http://bit.ly/2m3eVJi). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, ross trethewey, future house, solar energy Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2G6mpry Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Play with Your Potbellied Pig | Pet Pigs

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Ask TOH | Build It, Downlights: 1516

On this episode of ASK This Old House Tom and Kevin use scrap wood to create an end grain cutting board in Build It. Scott installs surface-mounted downlights in a living room. Roger discusses the best ways to keep mice out of your house. And the guys ask, “What is it?” Build It | End Grain Cutting Board from Scrap Wood Tom and Kevin create an end grain cutting board with scrap heart pine wood. Where to find it? Heart pine is only available from reclaimed and salvaged sources. For this project, it was originally purchased from Longleaf Lumber. To glue the boards together, Tom used wood glue from Gorilla Glue. Tom used a roundover router bit to ease the corners and a cove router bit to dress the edges of the cutting board. These bits are available at home centers and woodworking supply shops. For a finish, Tom used mineral oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy. It will need to be reapplied periodically to keep the wood sealed. What Is It? | Sliding Red Metal Tool The guys check out a sliding, red metal tool and ask, “What is it?” Where to find it? The professional bar-mount filing guide is a jig that holds a chainsaw file at the correct angle and is manufactured by Oregon. How to Choose a Mouse Trap Roger discusses the best traps to catch mice and ways to keep the animals out of a home and demonstrates several different traps designed to catch and kill mice. The Victor Metal Pedal Mouse Trap is one of the oldest, but most effective designs. The Victor Electronic Mouse Trap is powered by batteries and kills mice with a high voltage shock. Both of these traps are manufactured by Victor. The Tomcat Kill and Contain Mouse Trap kills the pest and traps it in a container. It can then be thrown out without any mess. This trap is manufactured by Tomcat. The Jawz Plastic Mouse Trap is easier to set than a traditional trap. It is manufactured by JT Eaton. The Live Animal Cage Trap is meant to lure mice inside the cage without killing them. The version shown by Roger is manufactured by Havahart. To keep mice from squeezing into any cracks in a home’s foundation, Roger recommended filling in any cracks with an expanding insulating foam sealant, a layer of wire cloth, and then another layer of sealant. The foam sealant is manufactured by Great Stuff. Roger also recommended filling smaller gaps in the home with steel wool, which mice don’t like to chew through. To ward off mice, Roger said repellents are also a good idea. Repellents, wire cloth, steel wool and many other types of traps can be found at home centers. How to Install Surface Mounted Downlights Scott installs surface-mounted downlights in an open living space. Scott installed a Lightolier Slim Surface LED Downlight in the living room area. The downlights are manufactured by Philips. Scott installed the Caseta Wireless system to control the installed downlights, which included an in-wall dimmer, a Pico remote with wall-mounting kit, and a Pico remote for the couch. The entire system is manufactured by Lutron.