Volunteer Day 2: Demolition and Patio Prep | Ask This Old House

In this video, the Ask team gets to work at the Rebuilding Together Boston job site, removing the old deck with surgical precision while also preparing the corner of the lot for a beautiful brick patio. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. A Careful Deck Removal Kevin meets general contractor Tom Silva, carpenter Nathan Gilbert, builder Deliandro Dias, and finish carpenter Bill Gilbert in the backyard to discuss the plans with the deck. Deliandro got the building permit, so it’s time to tear down the deck. But, it’s not that simple. The deck stands over top of a split air conditioning unit. The unit has a series of wires and pipes running below the joists, and the team needs to be careful with these during demolition. In order to pull the deck down carefully, they set up some temporary posts before starting on top of the deck, removing railings, posts, and decking before disassembling the frame. All of the decking material, rails, and framework needed disposal, and The Dumpster Depot came to the rescue. The company supplied a dumpster and the removal of the debris, allowing the crew to focus on moving forward with the project. Preparing for a Patio Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, mason Mark McCullough, and landscaper Tommy Kelleher get to work prepping the patio area before the volunteers arrive. First, the team removes the fence blocking the patio space, setting aside beautiful granite boulders. Next, the excavator removes several inches of soil in the patio space to allow for a base of crushed stone. Once the space is dug, they compact the soil by making several passes with a plate compact. Once the soil is stable, they fill the excavated area with several layers of crushed stone, compacting each layer down as they go. This will provide a stable base for the patio, preventing it from moving in the harsh New England winters and hot summers. 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/5Kx2HoW 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 Volunteer Day 2: Demolition and Patio Prep | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Volunteer Day 1: Meet the Homeowner | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor takes us to Dorchester, Massachusetts to partner with Rebuilding Together Boston in helping a very special homeowner. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Rebuilding Together Boston is a local chapter of a national organization that’s dedicated to repairing homes and revitalizing neighborhoods. Kevin met with Janice Walker, executive director of the local affiliate, to help a homeowner in Dorchester—a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Rather than letting homes go into disrepair and subsequently forcing the homeowners to sell them, Rebuilding Together steps in. By focusing on veterans, senior citizens, and people with disabilities in communities that need it most, the company is able to help folks stay in their homes with donated materials and volunteer labor. Meet Our Homeowner, Roz Roz is a senior citizen who has lived in her house since she bought it in 1999. When the home was for sale, she purchased it for $119,900, which was a terrific deal. But, she also bought the adjoining empty lot for just $1, making it a steal. And while the two lots and home now appraise for much more than she paid, she wants to stay in her home. Roz has special ties to her home and her neighborhood. When she bought the house in 1999, this area of Dorchester was facing pressure from drugs, crime, and gangs. However, as a determined woman and community liaison, Roz was able to help spearhead the revitalization of her neighborhood, where people now live and congregate in peace. What the House Needs While the neighborhood is now thriving thanks to Roz’s efforts, her outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t doing as well. As a corner lot, she has a lack of privacy from the street on one side of her property. Also, she has a deck on the back of her home that she loves to entertain her friends and family on. However, it’s in disrepair, with a distinct lean, sub-code stairs, and railings that wobble when touched. It’s also a bit too high, making opening the storm door over a snowy deck a real challenge and safety hazard. Coming Up With a Plan After inspection, general contractor Tom Silva and builder Deliandro Dias come up with a plan for the deck framing. Due to its condition, the deck needs a full tear-down and rebuild, including new footings that extend below the frost line, and careful framing around air conditioning line sets. Also, finish carpenter Bill Gilbert assesses the deck stairs and realizes that they’re not up to code. The steps are too high and the stair width is too narrow, so new stairs are a must-do project. Bill suggests adding an additional tread to lengthen the run of the stairs and bring them into code, allowing for a more comfortable climb that also works within regulations. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert is on the top side of the deck assessing its condition. Agreeing that the deck needs to be reframed, Nathan suggests that the team lower the deck height an inch or two to make opening the storm door on the back of the house easier with snow on the deck. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and mason Mark McCullough work on an additional project. Jenn sketches the backyard and points out areas she’d like to screen off with some evergreen trees to provide privacy. Also, the two found a corner of the spacious lot that was begging for a brick patio. The two design that a brick patio would provide a hangout space while still providing plenty of space for Roz’s grandkids to play. 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/JBMxRVp 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 Volunteer Day 1: Meet the Homeowner | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How To Babyproof Your Home | Ask This Old House

In this video, Nathan Gilbert, Mauro Henrique, and Heath Eastman help a homeowner prepare their home for their baby's future, keeping them safe from serious hazards like poisons, electricity, and falls. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Painting expert Mauro Henrique, master electrician Heath Eastman, and carpenter Nathan Gilbert take us on a house call to help a homeowner with babyproofing their home. The three get to work testing for lead paint, installing safer outlets, and mounting gates and latches to keep baby Jack safe as he grows. Babyproofing a home is essential for keeping children safe as they grow. Safeguarding items like household cleaners and poisons, as well as hazards like electrical outlets and stairs, can help avoid terrifying accidents. To help, painting expert Mauro Henrique, master electrician Heath Eastman, and carpenter Nathan Gilbert show us how to babyproof a home. Check for Lead Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detection Safer Outlets Cabinet Latches Door Knobs Baby Gates 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/glMz0eO 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 How To Babyproof Your Home | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Understanding Septic Systems | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about septic systems, how they work, and how to maintain them. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey meet at the shop to talk about septic systems. Richard explains how septic systems work, what they look like inside, and what homeowners can do if their septic begins to fail. Septic Systems are Contained Units A septic system consists of piping running from the home’s drain system to a sealed tank, and then out to a series of pipes called leach pipes. As waste is flushed down the drain, it travels down the waste pipe to the tank where it separates, breaks down, and eventually ends up back into the soil. There are Two Chambers Septic tanks are typically very large, with over 1000 gallons of volume, and they’re made from concrete or fiberglass. Inside those tanks are two chambers divided by a half-wall. As waste comes down the drain pipes and lands in the tank, solid waste falls into the first chamber, while liquid waste continues over the wall and into the liquid chamber. From there, the liquid flows out into the leach fields through the leach pipes. The First Chamber is Where Solids Break Down Solids that travel down the drain pipe land in the first chamber and break down. The septic tank is an anaerobic chamber filled with beneficial bacteria and enzymes, and these bacteria and enzymes get to work breaking down the solid waste and turning it into liquid. Once it turns to liquid, other solids will displace it and allow it to flow over the half wall into the liquid chamber. The Second Chamber is for Liquids Liquids land in the first chamber and then overflow into the second chamber. Here, bacteria and enzymes break down any additional waste that may exist, but once the liquid reaches the height of the drain inside the tank, it overflows out into the leach pipes, dispersing into a leach field. Earth is the Last Filter After the wastes are broken down and flow out to the leach field, it then drains into the sand and soil where it will continue to be filtered until it heads back into the water table. This is the reason why properties require perk tests, as the wrong type of soil will not allow the waste to drain properly. Certain Items Don’t Belong in Septic Systems Septic systems are great at breaking down waste, but some items don’t belong. For instance, sanitary products, baby wipes, grease, dental floss, and other items that are flushed down drains can disrupt the harmony in a septic system. For the most part, these items float over the top of the other waste in a layer known as a “scum layer.” However, if these items make their way to the leach pipes, they can quickly clog the system and prevent it from draining properly. Also, certain solutions like paint and other chemicals can actually kill the beneficial bacteria and enzymes inside the tank. This will prevent the breakdown of waste, and result in a backup, requiring the homeowner to call and have the system pumped out and restored. 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/glMz0eO 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 Understanding Septic Systems | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Colors, Fireplace Upgrade (S19 E25) FULL EPISODE

Kevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran; Mauro shares how to select the right paint color; Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked stone veneer. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor meets Bo Reichenbach, a Navy SEAL veteran injured during the war in Afghanistan. Tom Silva meets Kevin and Bo to help them set up an accessible home gym. Mauro Henrique discusses why he loves different paint colors and shares what goes into selecting the right color; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner update her wood burning fireplace with a stacked stone veneer and a slab of stone. 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 Where to find it? How to Install Stacked Stone Veneer on a Fireplace Mark installed a stacked stone veneer by Eldorado Stone [https://bit.ly/2RQVEQP] in the color “Chapel Hill,” with Type S mortar [https://thd.co/3bUsmHI] and an adhesive bonding agent [https://thd.co/3uptsSj], all of which were provided by Sansoucy Stone [https://ift.tt/xgsoILC]. For the hearth material, Mark installed a slab of bluestone [https://thd.co/3i24GoV], which he got from Cavicchio Greenhouses [https://ift.tt/VEk2nSY]. The other tools and materials required for this project, including the masonry drill, wire mesh, and masonry hammer, can all be found at home centers. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/f6lPMUd 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 | Colors, Fireplace Upgrade (S19 E25) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Induction Cooking Technology | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about induction cooktop technology. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Host Kevin O'Connor discusses induction cooktops with home technology expert Ross Trethewey. Ross sets up a comparison test with two tea kettles, comparing the difference in the amount of time an induction burner takes to boil water over a gas burner. Ross explains how induction technology works, as well as how he believes it will be the future of kitchen appliances. Where to find it? Ross explains how induction works, compares its efficiencies against gas and talks about the features, benefits and downsides. Ross and Kevin set up one propane single burner and one induction cooktop in the studio to test which one brings a kettle of water to a boil first. This test showed Induction heats up about twice as fast as gas, bringing the water to a boil. Induction is more efficient than both electric and gas cooktops at ~80% efficiency, while gas is about 40%. Induction is known for its great response when adjusting the heat level. These cooktops are easier to clean than gas stoves and they can be placed on top of or under a counter, island or oven. Induction is safer as it only heats up the pan/pot not the cooking surface and it turns off without a pot sitting on the surface. This also minimizes accidental injury (if children or pets touch the surface) or fire since hot-pads or towels won’t catch fire upon contact. The downsides are induction cooktops can be more expensive than both gas and electric cooktop and they will not work in a power outage (unless backup battery or generator). You must use cookware that contains some iron in order for the magnetic technology to work. The cooktop used was Insignia Single-Zone Induction Cooktop 1,800 watts [https://ift.tt/OmGerid]. The propane burner was Stansport Single Burner 5,000 BTU Propane Stove. [https://bit.ly/3GfJlUF] 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/NZM5VkF 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 Induction Cooking Technology | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Shaker End Table | Build It | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Char Miller-King in her community’s workshop while she simplifies the challenging aspects of building a shaker-style table. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. We follow Kevin O’Connor as he takes us to the workshop of Decatur Maker's VP Char Miller-King where she helps him build a shaker-style table. After showing Kevin how she simplifies the complicated aspects of the project (tapered table legs and drawer joinery!), the two build a table from walnut that is truly special. Difficulty: ⅗ Time: 2 days Cost: $200 Certain aspects of furniture building are intimidating. Tapering legs with any degree of accuracy, building and attaching drawers, and creating tabletops make newer woodworkers nervous. But, when host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Char Miller-King in her community’s workshop, she shows him some simple methods to build a beautiful shaker table with all of these features. Where to find it? You can check out other building projects by Char Miller-King at The Wooden Maven. [https://ift.tt/d0uEqk1] 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/2GPiYbH Materials: Wood material [https://bit.ly/3Q5ldr6] Glue [https://amzn.to/3vn9xGA] Drawer knob [https://amzn.to/3jyBqca] Tabletop hardware [https://amzn.to/3YSFwfh] Various pocket screws [https://bit.ly/3Q2khDU] Wood screws [https://bit.ly/3vnD6Yy] Tools: Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3G29zbB] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3vkcckg] Table saw [https://amzn.to/3jt7JZL] Planing jig [https://amzn.to/3GqY6UJ] Combination square [https://amzn.to/3IbXG5I] Tapering jig [https://amzn.to/3GnJ9Tj] Pocket Hole jig [https://amzn.to/3vomlwc] Various clamps [https://amzn.to/3C6wDEW] Drill and screw guns [https://amzn.to/3YRBLXr] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/NZM5VkF 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 Shaker End Table | Build It | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Become a Guitarist

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How to Install an Antique Pocket Door | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and his father help a homeowner install a salvaged pocket door in her 1881 house, adding a period-correct touch that it’s been missing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert takes us on a house call to help a homeowner with a pocket door. After salvaging a pocket door that will work perfectly in one of her doorways, she asks Nathan and his father to help source missing hardware, prepare the door, and hang it. The trio works together to give this classic home a fittingly classic touch. Difficulty: ⅗ (sourcing hardware can be a challenge) Time: One day Cost: $500 (without the cost of the door) Note: Cost will vary depending on the hardware necessary and its availability. Older homes have a charm that can’t be beaten. Many folks look for design touches like stained glass, wainscot, and pocket doors. When the owner of this home built in 1881 noticed that her neighbor was removing a pocket door that would work in her home, she couldn’t wait to salvage it and hang it in a pocket in her home. With carpenter Nathan Gilbert and his father’s help, the trio handles the project beautifully. Where to find it? Nathan and his dad, Bill, help a homeowner install an antique 1880’s pocket door with its authentic hardware. To replace the original pocket door hardware, Nathan sourced Richards Parlor Door Hangers [https://bit.ly/3PQks51] from 1881. To punch in the trim nails, Nathan uses a hammer [https://amzn.to/3PWuvp9] and nail punch [https://amzn.to/3YJE12O]. Nathan scores the paint around the seams of the trim with a knife [https://amzn.to/3hSp6mj]. Then, he carefully lifts the trim using a pry bar [https://amzn.to/3vdUwXG], putting a small piece of wood between the pry bar and trim to give the pry bar leverage and protect the wall surface. Nathan uses an oscillating tool [https://amzn.to/3I7iJGq] to cut into the bottom of the trim pieces anchored into the floorboards. To remove the damaged door plate, Nathan unscrews the set screws with a 6.5mm slotted screwdriver [https://amzn.to/3Wm4Qss]. To fill the gaps in the door plates, Bill cuts strips of thin foam cushioning [https://amzn.to/3veJLnW] and Nathan reinstalls the door plates over the foam to create a kind of gasket that will absorb the shock to keep the old wood on the door from splitting. After lining up the door inside the pocket and attaching the hangers to the door plates, Nathan and Bill reinstall the trim. To secure the trim, Bill uses a finish nailer [https://amzn.to/3BX7gpo] and trim nails [https://amzn.to/3Wlkx34]. Finally, Nathan applies white lithium grease [https://amzn.to/3WdgG89] to the wheels of the hanger hardware to ensure smooth operation and reduce corrosion. Expert assistance provided by Steven Thorp of Fixpocketdoors.com [https://ift.tt/kO4gGMN] 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/2GPiYbH Materials: Pocket door hardware [https://bit.ly/3PQks51] Sill seal [https://amzn.to/3veJLnW] Wood shims [https://amzn.to/3jkFU5T] Wood filler [https://amzn.to/3hK8fCq] Trim nails [https://amzn.to/3Wlkx34] White lithium grease [https://amzn.to/3WdgG89] Tools: Hammer [https://amzn.to/3PWuvp9] Nail set [https://amzn.to/3YJE12O] Pry bar [https://amzn.to/3vdUwXG] Utility knife [https://amzn.to/3hSp6mj] Oscillating multi-tool [https://amzn.to/3I7iJGq] Screwdrivers [https://amzn.to/3Wm4Qss] Level [https://amzn.to/3hP62W4] Finish nailer [https://amzn.to/3BX7gpo] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/QLw0ECs 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 How to Install an Antique Pocket Door | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers (S19 E24) FULL EPISODE

Richard installs a shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses; Ross and Heath discuss the progression of EV chargers; Jenn discusses ornamental grasses; Nathan helps a homeowner repair her deck. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey explains why installing an automatic shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses prevents flooding; Ross Trethewey and Heath Eastman discuss electric vehicle chargers and the role EV chargers will play in the future; Jenn Nawada discusses a variety of ornamental grasses; Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner repair her deck by replacing rotted hangers and re-securing the joist. 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 Where to find it? All About Ornamental Grasses Jenn discussed a variety of ornamental grasses, including miscanthus “morning light,” miscanthus “adagio”, panium vergatum “purple tears,” and hakonechloa “Japanese forest grass.” These can be found at some home centers and most nurseries. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Stonegate Gardens [https://ift.tt/FfqLui6]. What's New with EV Chargers Working with the electric panel and high voltage wiring associated with electric vehicles can be dangerous, so Heath recommends that EV chargers [https://amzn.to/3v3NgvH] should only be installed by licensed professionals. Heath and Ross discussed a variety of topics related to electric vehicle chargers. In general, Level 1 EV Chargers will come with the purchase of an electric vehicle. Level 2 chargers, and the variety of materials associated with an installation, can be found at home centers and electric supply stores. How to Prevent Flooding in an Upstairs Laundry Room Richard replaced the standard hot and cold washing machine shutoff valves with an Automatic Washing Machine Shut Off [https://amzn.to/3uZ3s18], which is manufactured by Watts [https://www.watts.com/]. The other tools and materials Richard needed to remove the valves and make the new connections, including the braided, stainless steel hoses, the PEX piping and connections, and the PVC glue, can all be found at home centers. How to Replace a Deck Joist Hanger Nathan replaced the rotted joist hangers with 2x8” Face-Mount Galvanized Joist Hangers [https://amzn.to/3fut7YZ], which are manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie [https://ift.tt/qHZbWOf] and can be found at most home centers. To resecure the deck boards to the joist, Nathan used a drill driver and 2” Deckmate star drive coated deck screws [https://amzn.to/3hE0Ba5], which can also be found at home centers. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/r6QzXne 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 | Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers (S19 E24) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How To Remove Different Types of Wallpaper | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor some methods for removing different types of wallpaper, and Kevin’s shocked at the results. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows Kevin O'Connor how to remove wallpaper the easy way. After going over a few different types of wallpaper, Mauro shows Kevin the removal methods and tools to use. Some types of wallpaper come off easier than others, but Mauro’s expertise makes short work of them all. Difficulty: ⅖ Time: 1 day Cost: Under $50 Where to find it? Mauro talks through 3 major types of wallpaper and the tools to properly remove each type. Mauro shows 3 types of wallpaper: Removable [https://ift.tt/o4pXSnB], Strippable [https://ift.tt/MSdXlEe], and Vinyl [https://ift.tt/O7YcMbt]. Mauro uses a putty knife [https://amzn.to/3VbOelR] to pry up the corner of the removable wallpaper and carefully pulls down the paper at an angle. To remove the Strippable and Vinyl wallpaper, Mauro uses a scoring tool [https://amzn.to/3v2OE3a] and presses it across the entire facing of the wallpaper to create tiny perforations. Once the wallpaper is sufficiently scored [https://amzn.to/3G5EXYj] across each section, Mauro uses a spray bottle [https://amzn.to/3WsHdhl] to apply a 1:1 mixture of hot water and white vinegar [https://amzn.to/3PFAizt]. The hot water helps to loosen up the adhesive and the acid from the vinegar helps to dissolve it. Once the solution has set up for 10-15 minutes, Mauro uses a putty knife and begins peeling the wallpaper from the top corner down. Vinyl paper is often more difficult because of its vinyl seal that blocks out moisture; Be sure that the solution has fully saturated it. After the wallpaper is removed, you can go over the dry wall with a clean rag [https://amzn.to/3W8pFHR] and the water/vinegar solution to remove any remaining adhesive from the wall. 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/2GPiYbH Materials: Clean rag [https://amzn.to/3W8pFHR] White vinegar [https://amzn.to/3PFAizt] Warm water Tools: Putty knife [https://amzn.to/3VbOelR] Wallpaper scoring tool [https://amzn.to/3v2OE3a] Spray bottle [https://amzn.to/3WsHdhl] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/O1hC3aM 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 How To Remove Different Types of Wallpaper | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Why Do Breakers Trip? | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about why and how breakers trip. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Heath Eastman talks about circuit breakers. Heath shows Kevin O'Connor that while resetting these breakers is simple, these are actually complex devices that monitor and protect circuits. First, the two talk about the different sizes of breakers before moving on to the different types. Finally, Heath shows Kevin how to test certain breakers to ensure that they’re working properly. Circuit breakers exist to protect people, appliances, and homes from dangerous electrical current. However, few people understand why the trip and how they operate. Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor why this happens, and even explains a few different types of breakers. Where to find it? Heath explains what a circuit breaker [https://bit.ly/3G3s2G4] is, why they trip and how it protects a home. A circuit breaker is a device, installed in the electrical panel, that controls whether power can be sent from the panel through a circuit. Heath explains this ability is controlled by a switch that can be operated either manually—like when a person wants to interrupt power for service—or automatically, like a breaker trip. He says power overloads, current “leaks”, and arcs are the three reasons that would cause a breaker to trip. A Power overload happens when a device is calling for more power than a receptacle [https://bit.ly/3YyNLwT] or a circuit is designed to provide. Current “leaks” are caused when current strays from the circuit for whatever reason, though it happens most commonly when moisture is present. Arcs can happen when the wire breaks down over time (due to overloads but also due to other factors, like animals chewing the wire and other decay) but what Heath sees the most is human error. If a specific receptacle is consistently tripping the breaker, Heath advises to have a licensed electrician identify the problem to ensure the work is done safely. 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/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/O1hC3aM 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 Why Do Breakers Trip? | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Install Cabinet Hardware | Ask This Old House

In this video, we join This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert on a house call as he helps a homeowner with a basic problem. The two work together to install hardware on builder-grade cabinets for a major upgrade. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner with upgrading their kitchen cabinet hardware. While the cabinets themselves are nice, the homeowner dislikes the lack of hardware. Nathan shows the homeowner several jig options before explaining how they’ll tackle the job. With a drill and a few jigs in hand, the two set to work installing hardware and giving those kitchen cabinets a serious facelift. Builder-grade cabinets are a great option for folks looking to install affordable cabinets without long lead times. However, they often come without hardware and look quite basic. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows a homeowner how to upgrade his basic cabinets by installing hardware with a few basic tools and techniques. Difficulty: ⅖ Time: 2 hours Cost: Around $200, depending on the hardware Where to find it? For both the cabinet doors and drawers, Nathan installed the Brightened Opulence Matte Black Drawer Pulls [https://bit.ly/3FHcKW2] in two sizes, which are manufactured by Liberty Hardware [https://ift.tt/8qisMpe]. The hardware came with mounting screws, though Nathan opted to use longer screws on the drawer faces because they were thicker than the cabinet doors. For any cabinet hardware installation, Nathan highly recommends using a jig to keep the hardware lined up consistently. He mentioned the Cabinet Hardware Jig ORIGINAL [https://bit.ly/3PFPXi7], which is manufactured by True Position Tools [https://ift.tt/UFXIMyV]. For the actual install project, he used a combination of a KHI-PULL Cabinet Hardware Jig [https://bit.ly/3FHd86W], which is made by Kreg Tools [https://ift.tt/ZHsiOqx], and a DIY jig that Nathan made out of scrap, 1-by plywood [https://bit.ly/3W8OcfS], wood glue [https://amzn.to/3Wxz0sa], and finish nails [https://amzn.to/3V9H8OA], which are materials that can all be found at home centers. To drill the holes in the cabinet doors and drawers, Nathan used a Festool [https://ift.tt/Uekpm1B] Cordless Drill CSX [https://bit.ly/3Yzbihe], and to tighten the hardware screws, he used a 20V MAX Lithium Ion 3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver [https://bit.ly/3PFQKQ6] manufactured by DeWalt [https://www.dewalt.com/]. 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/2GPiYbH Materials: Hardware jig [https://bit.ly/3FHd86W] Wood glue (for the custom jig) [https://amzn.to/3Wxz0sa] Scrap wood for custom jig (1x2 stock) [https://bit.ly/3W8OcfS] Finish nails [https://amzn.to/3V9H8OA] Hardware [https://bit.ly/3FHcKW2] Tools: Miter saw (for the custom jig) [https://amzn.to/3G4xw3r] Brad nailer or clamp (for the custom jig) [https://amzn.to/3hE6F4L] Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3v8Uy2F] Pencil [https://amzn.to/3G5UiI0] Drill [https://amzn.to/3HJezod] Drill bit [https://amzn.to/3Wqn1gc] Right angle drill [https://bit.ly/3PFQKQ6] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/keTVKGu 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 How to Install Cabinet Hardware | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

This Old House | Finish Work Begins (S42 E23) | FULL EPISODE

Tom and Kevin reinstall cabinets that survived the fire. Tom teaches apprentices to trim a window. HVAC contractor James shows Richard the plan for hot water. Carol and her sister shop for appliances. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Shortly before the fire, homeowner Carol and her sister remodeled the three kitchens in the building with new floors, cabinets, appliances and countertops. Almost all were destroyed in the fire, but the cabinets on the first floor survived. Today Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva are reinstalling them. With board and plaster up, we can start trimming the windows. Tom teaches our apprentices, Bobbi and Jay, how it’s done. Each unit in the building gets its own hot water and heat system. Richard Trethewey and HVAC contractor James Bouchard have a plan that cuts down on the number of units in the basement. Most major purchases Carol makes for her building are multiplied times three. She and her sister Willie meet Kevin to shop for appliances. Back at the triple decker, Mark Ferrante begins tiling the bathroom walls with the tile that Carol and her sister picked out last week. 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 Apprentice Program: YouthBuildUSA [https://youthbuild.org] Mechanical Install by Back Bay Mechanical [https://ift.tt/yecdPDK] Tankless Hot Water System by Rinnai [https://www.rinnai.us] Appliances by Doyons Appliances [https://ift.tt/6lJ3pOj] Appliance manufacturer: GE [https://ift.tt/EPl2TWh] Tile Install by Ferrante Tile [https://ift.tt/bmOHpLZ] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/o87muaz About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to 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 This Old House | Finish Work Begins (S42 E23) | FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List (S19 E21) FULL EPISODE

Jenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for echinaceas and how to incorporate them in a garden; Mark McCullough explains how to integrate cut stone edges seamlessly with the rest of the stone wall; Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish; Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few small projects towards the end of her kitchen renovation. 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 Where to find it? How to Make Stone Cuts with a Power Saw Look Natural Mark discussed various techniques for cutting and knocking down edges of stones. The hand tools he used were a variety of chisels that can be found at some home centers and most masonry supply stores. To cut the stone with the grinder, Mark used a 1775E Tuck Pointing Grinder [https://amzn.to/2R1WwRP] with a 9 gallon dust extractor HEPA vacuum with automatic cleaning [https://amzn.to/3eFNulv], which are both manufactured by Bosch Tools [https://ift.tt/BlcFzXg]. Using a grinder with dust collection helps keep silica dust down, which makes the job a lot safer. All About Growing Echinacea Jenn discussed a variety of echinaceas [https://ift.tt/LD7lOUW], which can be found at most home centers and nurseries. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Stonegate Gardens [https://ift.tt/ZyuwC7L]. How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Richard replaced the kitchen sink with a T1823 Topmount Stainless Steel 3/4" Radius Sink [https://amzn.to/2R5A767], which is manufactured by MR Direct [https://ift.tt/kQgo3YJ]. The replacement faucet was a Kleo Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet [https://amzn.to/3nyJx6u], which is manufactured by Moen [https://www.moen.com/] and found at most home centers. The other tools and materials Richard used to replace the kitchen sink and faucet, including the wrenches and plumber’s putty, can be found at home centers. Finish Your Kitchen Remodel Punch List To add trim to the toe kick underneath the kitchen cabinets, Tom used 1x4” PVC trim boards [https://bit.ly/3b4Z9cX], which are manufactured by AZEK Building Products [https://ift.tt/TP3UI9Y]. To secure the miters together, Tom also used a PVC glue that is manufactured by AZEK [https://bit.ly/3ezGPcG]. To cut the boards to size and make the miter cuts, Tom used a Kapex KS120 sliding compound miter saw [https://bit.ly/3gIWKIt], which is all manufactured by Festool [www.festoolusa.com]. To trim the door down to size, Tom used a TS 55 circular saw [https://bit.ly/3u3Ppqz], which is also manufactured by Festool [www.festoolusa.com]. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/qFGsLwD 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 | Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List (S19 E21) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

This Old House | A Project for Every Floor (S42 E21) | FULL EPISODE

Tom works with new apprentices. Kevin meets them and learns about YouthBuild. Homeowner Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Richard works with James on separate HVAC systems. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor finds Tom Silva working with our new apprentices Bobbi and Yeren on the front door of the project. They are adjusting the threshold and taking an inch off the door so it opens and closes properly. Our Generation Next initiative continues this season as we partner with YouthBuild, a nationwide organization that champions opportunity for youths who aspire to improve their lives and communities but lack skills and resources. Kevin meets the CEO John Valverde and gets to know our latest apprentices. After the fire, not much was left of the kitchens on the second and third floors. Now it’s back to the drawing board to find new cabinets and countertops, this time at a showroom in Norwood. There are three apartments in the building and that means three HVAC systems. To help solve the puzzle Richard Trethewey is working with HVAC expert James Bouchard to install an air handling system. 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 Apprentice Program: YouthBuildUSA [https://youthbuild.org] Countertops by Boston Granite Exchange [https://ift.tt/zkh1945] Custom Cabinetry by Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops [https://metcabinet.com] Cabinets by Wolf Home Products [https://ift.tt/ECgB91i] Mechanical Install by Back Bay Mechanical [https://ift.tt/KCHL8WA] HVAC System by The Unico System [https://ift.tt/Si9sBFP] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/7M3azpo About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to 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 This Old House | A Project for Every Floor (S42 E21) | FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/