How to Make Shutters That Last | This Old House

Kevin O'Connor is at the Idea House in New Canaan, CT to check out a new “shutter in a box” product. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. The Idea House in New Canaan, CT is where new building products and techniques are tested. Project Foreman Gordan Jacobsen is assembling PVC exterior shutters that are not only historically accurate but also operable. He shows Kevin O'Connor the technique to put the louvers in their slots. Then he glues it up, spray paints it black, and installs a pair on either side of a window. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free. https://bit.ly/3bnWadr Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://bit.ly/34RYEP5 About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Make Shutters That Last | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/