ASK This Old House | Ground Wire, Fireplace Doors (S18 E19) FULL EPISODE

Kevin works with maker Jenn Largesse to demonstrate an interesting technique on a trim router; Heath explains the purpose of a ground wire and then grounds an outlet for a homeowner; Mauro explains the different types of paint rollers and then demonstrates good rolling techniques; Mark replaces a pair of outdated, malfunctioning fireplace doors. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. How to Cut a Perfect Jig Circle with House Ones Jenn Largesse Time: 15 minutes or longer, depending on the size of the circle Cost: $30 and up Skill Level: Beginner Tools: Trim router Drill driver Countersink bit Spade bit Measuring tape Clamps Shopping List: board Wood to cut a circle into (can be any species or dimension) Nail Resources: Jenn demonstrated how to cut a perfect circle using a RYOBI ONE+ cordless trim router (https://ift.tt/1MUqDQ4 ). How to Replace Ungrounded Two-Prong Electrical Outlets Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $400 Skill Level: Professional Only Tools: Hammer Pliers Screwdriver Shopping List: NM cable Arc-fault breaker GFCI receptacle or grounded receptacle Electrical staples Resources: Any work that involves working on the electrical panel can be dangerous and should only be done by a licensed professional. In this scenario, Heath found that none of the surrounding receptacles or their wiring were to code, so he removed and replaced them with a 12-2 NM cable and a single GFCI outlet. These materials can be found at any home center or electrical supply store. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Eaton and Eastman Electric (https://ift.tt/33deNwD ). How to Choose and Use a Paint Roller Cost: $10 and up Skill Level: Beginner Tools: Paint roller Paint tray Shopping List: Paint roller brush Paint Resources: Mauro explained the paint rollers have different nap lengths based on the texture of the surface being painted. In general, a roller with a shorter nap is good for smooth surfaces, and a roller with a longer nap is good for rough surfaces. The materials Mauro used to demonstrate these techniques, including the paint, the tray, and the roller, can all be found at home centers. How to Upgrade Glass Fireplace Doors Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $2,000 Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Nut driver Screwdriver Masonry drill Clamps Level Drill driver Shopping List: Fireplace doors Masonry screws Resources: Mark replaced the existing fireplace doors with the Caron Vintage Iron Fireplace Doors, which were manufactured by Woodland Direct (https://ift.tt/2ykK8mC) Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3jclZ3N About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG ASK This Old House | Ground Wire, Fireplace Doors (S18 E19) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/