ASK This Old House | Kitchen Upgrades (S19 E30) FULL EPISODE

Kevin learns how quartz countertops are made and helps install one; Richard repairs a hot water shutoff valve in order to replace a kitchen sink faucet; Nathan upgrades kitchen cabinets to soft-close. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this special episode, the team tackle a variety of kitchen upgrade projects. Kevin O'Connor travels to a facility in Minnesota to learn how quartz countertops are made and then helps install one in a homeowner's kitchen; Richard Trethewey helps a fan of the show replace her kitchen sink faucet. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen cabinet doors and drawers to soft-close. 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 a Quartz Countertop Kevin toured the manufacturing facility for Cambria Stone [https://ift.tt/Imv9O23]. The slab that was installed at Jenny’s house was also Cambria quartz in the color “Windermere [https://bit.ly/2LMfgid].” The tools required for installing the quartz, including the hammers and pry bars for removing the old counter, and the silicone to secure the new countertop, can all be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Gemini Stone, LLC of Everett, MA [https://ift.tt/GC83SAd]. How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet Richard installed the Fairbury Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in stainless steel, manufactured by American Standard [https://ift.tt/08NPrDH]. It comes with washers and gaskets and most of the materials required to install it. Everything else he used to replace the kitchen faucet, including the putty, soap dispenser, wrench and screwdriver, can be purchased at home centers and plumbing supply stores. How to Upgrade to Soft-Close Cabinets While there are a few low-cost options to upgrade to soft-close kitchen cabinets, Nathan suggests changing out all hardware to soft close. Nathan installed TEC Soft-Close cabinet hinges, which are manufactured by Grass USA [https://ift.tt/RGWaLeO]. He recommends identifying the brand currently installed in the cabinets and replacing the hardware with that same brand, which is what he did in this case. Usually, that will require less work on the cabinet doors to get the new hardware to fit. For the drawer slides, Nathan installed 22” soft-close, full-extension, ball bearing, side-mount drawer slides, which are manufactured by Everbilt [https://thd.co/3CE5W8N] and sold at home centers. The plastic cup Nathan mounted to the back of the cabinet was manufactured by Everbilt as well. To determine which type of slides to get, measure the cabinet front to back for the length, and get the same mounting type as the original slides, since they will be easier to install. Opt for full extension over 3/4 extension to gain full access of the drawer. The drawer slides jig Nathan used is manufactured by Kreg Tools [https://bit.ly/3hWTEQL]. The jig makes the drawer slides installation significantly easier because it can hold everything in place. The rest of the tools Nathan used to install the soft-close hinges and slides, including the drill driver, screwdriver, and self-centering drill bit, can all be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Nathan Gilbert Carpentry [https://bit.ly/2Zo66CV]. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3nNmsJk 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 | Kitchen Upgrades (S19 E30) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

This Old House | Summer Special: Return to Paradise (S42 E30) | FULL EPISODE

On November 8, 2018 the residents of Paradise woke to a wildfire that would burn many homes and take lives. This Old House follows three families on their emotional ride as they rebuild their homes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. On the morning of November 8, 2018 the 27,000 residents of Paradise, California woke to an orange glow in the Eastern sky, but it wasn’t the sun. The worst wildfire in a state known for wildfires was heading West. By sunset, 85 people would be dead and 14,000 homes, about 90%, would be completely destroyed. It was devastation that is hard to comprehend. A year later, with the help of thousands of workers, Paradise is rebuilding. This Old House is there to find out why this happened, what can prevent future disasters, and to help. Kevin O’Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Jenn Nawada, and Mark McCullough meet three of the thousands of families determined to stay in Paradise. And they learn new building techniques that were literally tested under fire. 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 Contractors: Wayland Construction Inc. [https://ift.tt/rQ5o0Fe] Integrity Builders [https://ift.tt/H6ikL7z] Anderson Brothers Corp. Paradise , CA Landscaping Contractor Green Ridge Landscaping, Paradise , CA Trees, Shrubs and Plants: Fast Growing Trees [https://ift.tt/Kvnm9TP] Interview Location: Table Mountain Masonic Lodge #124 [https://ift.tt/XuKYgQP] Interior Sprinkler System: Fox Company Fire Sprinklers [foxcompanyinc@comcast.net] Side trip: IBHS [https://ibhs.org/] Additional Resources: [https://www.fire.ca.gov] [https://pidwater.com/] [https://ift.tt/6whsXMP] [https://ift.tt/AIWhDsQ] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3nNmsJk 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 | Summer Special: Return to Paradise (S42 E30) | FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Ultimate Garage Workshops (S19 E29) FULL EPISODE

Tom travels to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop; Richard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a heater for a garage workshop; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this special episode, the team tackles a few projects to make any garage workshop high performing. Tom Silva travels to Chicago to convert a single car garage into a woodworking shop; Richard Trethewey travels to Akron, OH to install a gas-powered radiant heater for a homeowner's garage workshop; Tom and Kevin O'Connor build tool storage out of leftover lumber from other Build It projects. 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 Heat a Garage Workshop Richard installed the High Intensity Radiant Workshop Heater, manufactured by Mr. Heater [https://ift.tt/xQyvMAE]. The other materials Richard used to install the heater, including the gas piping, the flexible gas line, and the plywood to hold the bracket for the heater, can all be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Echols Heating and Cooling [https://ift.tt/myJ9GOM] Build It | Tool Storage Shelf Tom built the tool storage cabinet out of leftover materials from previous Build It projects, including ¾-inch oak plywood, 1x12-inch select pine, and ¼-inch birch plywood. These can all be found at home centers and lumber yards if you don’t have enough material in your scrap pile. To cut the boards to the correct dimensions, Tom used a TS 55 circular saw from Festool (www.festoolusa.com). He then secured everything together using GRK #9 2-inch multi-purpose screws from GRK Fasteners [https://thd.co/39bSNXz] and some wood glue from Gorilla Glue [https://thd.co/3lr4mA7] The kit that Tom and Kevin referenced and used as inspiration for their tool storage organization was the M18 18V Cordless Combo Tool Kit by Milwaukee Tool [https://thd.co/39710we]. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/mepAVS2 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 | Ultimate Garage Workshops (S19 E29) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

This Old House | Summer Special: Rebirth of Detroit (S42 E29) | FULL EPISODE

Kevin, Richard, and Tom follow a family on their journey to restore an abandoned house in Detroit. The city has a program to bring these empty houses back to life, revitalizing the neighborhoods. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Once a shining city on the hill, the last few decades have seen a tragic decline in the place known as Motor City. A housing stock that was the envy of the nation was almost abandoned. But the people of Detroit did not give up. They are rebuilding the neighborhoods that helped fuel the industrial revolution. This Old House follows one family on their journey to restore a derelict house. In the process trades people and neighbors come out of the woodwork to help. 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 3D Imaging and Printing: AET Labs [http://www.aetlabs.com/] Stained Glass Artist: Baxter Glass Art [http://baxterglass.com/] Gutters: Classic Gutter Systems [https://ift.tt/uQWDRvK] Plumbing Contractor: First Class Plumbing [https://ift.tt/byQVvBU] Side Trip: Motown Museum [https://ift.tt/YmEGw67] General Contractor: JD Engle Construction [http://www.jdengle.com/] Kitchen Cabinet Design: Kurtis Kitchen and Bath [https://ift.tt/joWyDz1] Roof Shingles: Midwest Roofing Supply [https://ift.tt/fNBeK7G] Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler [https://ift.tt/jN9QePD] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/RPWVlFv 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 | Summer Special: Rebirth of Detroit (S42 E29) | FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Jenn’s Dog Loves Coming to Work | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada tells us all about her favorite co-worker, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Moby, and why she loves bringing him to work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada introduces us to her favorite part-time coworker: her dog, Moby. Moby is a Bernese Mountain Dog that Jenn loves to bring on-site for her projects. She explains how a dog just seems to keep everyone more relaxed and make the day more enjoyable, and she loves to bring him whenever she can. Meet Moby Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada is a bit of an animal lover, so much so that one of her favorite creatures to work alongside is her dog Moby. Moby is a Bernese Mountain Dog, and he follows Jenn around whenever she can take him on a project. He rides in the truck, lounges around the site, and brings a smile to everyone’s face. A Dog Changes the Atmosphere Jenn feels that bringing a dog to work changes the entire atmosphere of the work site. To her, it feels like everyone is a little calmer and a little happier. She believes that Moby makes just about everyone smile and makes their day better, so she brings him along whenever she can. He’s Pretty Good on Set, Too Moby’s a good boy on set, too, and Jenn brings him along whenever the production crew says she can. Everyone smiles when he’s there, and everyone’s work day goes just a little bit better. He prevents it from feeling like actual work. He’s One of a Kind Jenn says she’s never met a dog like Moby before. He’s relaxed, happy, and chill, earning the nickname “The Mobester.” Jenn loves his personality and appreciates being able to see the world through a dog’s eyes with Moby. 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/RPWVlFv 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 Jenn’s Dog Loves Coming to Work | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest in bathroom ventilation technology. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Home technology expert Ross Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor discuss bathroom ventilation and indoor air quality. The two discuss the different types of exhaust fans and how to automate their ventilation. With a handy prop wall at hand, Ross shows Kevin how automatic switches and outlet sensors can activate exhaust fans remotely for convenience and better breathing air. Where to find it? Ross shares how to improve indoor air quality using smart bath ventilation products. Ross explains that modern buildings are now being built to be airtight and because of this proper ventilation is Important to improve indoor air quality. Smart control switches and bath fans are a cost-effective solution to poor circulation in a bathroom. The products demonstrated by Ross are manufactured by Leviton [https://ift.tt/rC16lnX], Soler & Palau [https://ift.tt/XjuFc9l], and Fantech [https://ift.tt/4ofrm7a]. 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/RXvcAny 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 Bathroom Ventilation Technology | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Clothes Rack | Build it | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor construct a simple clothes rack that’s not only useful but can also be disassembled for portability. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor work together to tackle a clothing rack that folks can assemble and disassemble as often as needed, building it from oak and using reusable hardware. Difficulty: ⅗ Cost: Around $200 in lumber and hardware Time: One day Cut the following items to size using the miter saw and table saw: 4 - 68” 1-1/2 x 3/4” full length of A-frame 2 - 36 1/2” 1-1/2 x 3/4” Frame - Shoe Rack length 5 - 33 3/8” 1-1/2 x 3/4” interior Shoe Rack slats 2 - 18 1/2” 1-1/2 x 3/4” frame - Shoe Rack width 2 - 36 1/2” 1-1/2 x 1 1/2” Pole connecting frame at top Where to find it? At the studio, Kevin and Tom build a DIY friendly clothes rack. To build the clothes rack, Tom will be using 1x4 inch; maple boards. To ensure that the clothes rack is easy to disassemble, Tom will secure the boards with furniture bolts and threaded inserts.The structure of the clothes rack will be 2 A-frames connected by a clothes pole as the top. The bottom will have a built-in slatted shoe rack. Stack all 4 A-frame legs and tape together. Measure down 9” from the top, and 15” up from the bottom. Using a drill bit, drill straight through each leg at each marked top and bottom measurement. Use wood glue to secure the slats of the shoe rack and hammer them into place. To round out the clothes pole, Tom uses a router and a ½” ¼” radius roundover bit. Then, he sands the pole down with an orbital sander. 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: Maple stock [https://bit.ly/3HU7VLl] Painter’s tape [https://bit.ly/3kVqvtx] Furniture bolts [https://bit.ly/40skh4B] Threaded inserts (and hex nuts sized for the bolts) [https://bit.ly/3wRJk3B] Floating tenons [http://bit.ly/3jslM26] Wood glue [https://bit.ly/3jrixYX] Tools: Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3Yd81Dk] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3JEb5El] Table saw [https://amzn.to/3JHEsWn] Drill driver and bits [https://amzn.to/3X7erTs] Speed square [https://amzn.to/3HUWD9P] Tenon jointer [https://amzn.to/3DFJ4IN] Clamps [https://amzn.to/40oBL1U] Router and bits [https://amzn.to/3JEBe5T] Box wrench [https://amzn.to/3Y3bMLJ] Random orbit sander [https://amzn.to/3Y3gZ6f] Allen keys [https://amzn.to/3HWs0B1] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/RXvcAny 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 Clothes Rack | Build it | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Master electrician Heath Eastman takes us on a road trip to solve a homeowner's dimmer problem. After the homeowner explained that she upgraded the switch to a dimmer and that her track lighting is now flickering, Heath knew just where to start. After checking out the switch to ensure that it was compatible, the two discuss the different types of dimmable switches available. Flickering Lights are a Common Problem Dimmable lights are a desirable feature. They allow homeowners to adjust the lighting for the time of day, conserve energy, or even set the mood for a movie or romantic dinner. Many homeowners install dimmable switches to achieve this effect, but they end up with lights that simply flicker rather than dim, or switches that don’t do anything at all. Both issues are very common. Where to find it? Heath breaks down different types of dimmer switches and helps a homeowner troubleshoot why her dimmer switch is flickering. It’s important to first identify what kind of transformer will be connecting the dimmer switch. There are 2 main types of low voltage transformers, and they have some distinct differences: Electronic Low Voltage Transformers – step down 120VAC line voltage to 12VAC or 24VAC. This is executed with electronic circuits. ELV’s are smaller, lighter and more cost effective but have a lifespan of about 5-6 years. Magnetic Low Voltage Transformers – step down 120VAC line voltage to 12VAC or 24VAC. They use copper, wound around a steel core. MLV’s are also larger, heavier, and more expensive, but have a lifespan between 15-20 years. Universal Dimmer - designed to work with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs. They are not usually compatible with MLV or ELV loads. Incandescent or Halogen Dimmer – designed specifically to control incandescent and halogen bulbs. They are not designed to control LED and CFL bulbs. Magnetic low-voltage (MLV) Dimmer – works well for recessed lights which are usually magnetic low voltage. Magnetic low voltage lights are also often larger and heavier than electronic low voltage lights. Electronic low-voltage (ELV) Dimmer – controls electronic low voltage transformers and dimmable LED load types. 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/8kha6oS 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 Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Rethinking a Garden (S19 E28) FULL EPISODE

Not all landscape projects require starting from scratch. In this special episode, Jenn helps a few homeowners decide which plants can stay, which should go, and which ones just need a little TLC. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Not all landscape projects require starting from scratch. Many times, working with plants already there can make a huge impact. In this special episode, Jenn Nawada uses an historic landscape design from a protégé of Frederick Law Olmsted to transform a yard. She updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning current plants in the yard. Finally, she designs a secret garden. 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 Revitalize a Landscape for Free Jenn used only plants that already existed in this homeowner’s yard, but they can also be found at nurseries. The tools Jenn used, including the tarp and shovels, can be found at home centers. Expert assistance for this project was provided by Kelstrom Landscape, Inc. [https://ift.tt/w54xVRo] of West Roxbury, MA and Nawada Landscape Design [https://ift.tt/eQxWsck]. How to Create a Secret Garden In Jenn’s opinion, a “secret garden” landscape design requires elements that allow a person to experience and participate in the garden. Elements like walkways, entrance/exit points, and destinations within the garden are all key elements to a good secret garden design. Like with many of Jenn’s landscape designs, she relied heavily on elements of the garden that were already in place, though most of the things she reused can also be found at garden centers and nurseries. Throughout the garden, Jenn used a variety of plants, including sedum, Cherokee brave dogwood, sempervivum, stonecrop, hen & chicks, lavender, provence, Hakone grass, blue jean baby Russian sage, and witch hazel. In Destination 2, Jenn planted some thornless dwarf blackberry bushes and some Indian summer raspberry bushes. In Destination 3 by the pond, Jenn planted a Tamukeyama Threadleaf Japanese Maple. All of these plants can be found at nurseries. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Yard Works, Inc. [http://yardworksri.com/] and Nawada Landscape Design [https://ift.tt/gENqctC]. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/GbFKfRg 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 | Rethinking a Garden (S19 E28) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

This Old House | Summer Special: Generation Next (S42 E28) | FULL EPISODE

The number of people entering the building trades is declining. This Old House launched the Generation Next initiative to encourage young people to consider the trades as a viable profession. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. The number of people entering the building trades has decline dramatically over the past few decades. Our Generation Next initiative was launched to highlight the problem and encourage young people to consider the building trades as a viable profession. Mike Rowe helped us launch Generation Next and joined us on the roof of our Newton project. Over the seasons we have met many young people who see the value in this work. Nathan Gilbert has joined our team as a young carpenter. Austin Wilson inspired millions. Along the way we have seen many programs that spread the word; from a team at Ft. Stewart, Georgia who trains soldiers in the trades as they transition to civilian life, to a classroom in Massachusetts that teaches plumbing. Our team of experts, Tom and Charlie Silva, Richard, Norm, and Jeff have all spent time on the job training apprentices. We will meet those young people and hear their inspiring stories. 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 Side trips: American College of the Building Arts [https://ift.tt/MLjQkVn] Professional Remodeling Organization New England career fair [https://pro-ne.org/] Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School [https://ift.tt/Nbvwgke] Home Builders Institute at Fort Stewart [http://www.hbi.org/] Kids Making It [https://ift.tt/bjBFyM3] North Bridge Visitor Center historic garden restoration, Minute Man National Historic Park [https://ift.tt/JzSrHj6] Minuteman Vocational Technical High School [https://ift.tt/5aHlUze] mikeroweWORKS Foundation [https://ift.tt/jJxTtQS] Project Jumpstart training program [https://ift.tt/QkvIrRl] Shelter Institute [https://ift.tt/z8koOb6] Contractors & services: South Shore Electrical Contractors [https://ift.tt/CrmsMyv] Sweenor Builders [https://ift.tt/8KxUhzE] Apprenticeship programs: unCommon Construction [https://ift.tt/KSYB8FP] YouthBuildUSA [https://youthbuild.org] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/GbFKfRg 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 | Summer Special: Generation Next (S42 E28) | FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Landscape a Small Yard | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and mason Mark McCullough help a homeowner with the first phase of her small backyard landscaping project: a stone fire pit for her and her husband. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Jenn Nawada takes us on a trip to Georgia to help a homeowner add a fire pit to their small backyard. With the help of mason Mark McCullough, the two find the perfect place for the pit and get to building. Small backyards can be difficult to landscape. Every aspect of the design has to be intentional and serve a purpose, and there isn’t much room for careless feature placement. In this Georgia backyard, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and mason Mark McCullough help a homeowner find the ideal spot for the first phase of her backyard project: a stone fire pit. Difficulty: ⅕ Cost: Between $250 and $600, depending on the chosen kit Time: One day Where to find it? Jenn and Mark help a homeowner create a landscape plan and install a fire pit. Special assistance was provided by Jordan's Legacy Landscaping [https://ift.tt/N7HdAKu]. After the homeowner shares her ultimate goals for her backyard, Jenn discusses an overall plan that can be executed when time and budget allow. Mark advises to be sure not to position fire pits in a hazard-prone areas. When choosing a location you should avoid wooden sheds, bushes, and low hanging trees. Once a good location has been selected, contact the local utilities companies to be sure it’s safe to dig. Install Fire Pit 1. Lay out your first layer of blocks on top of the level gravel base. Be sure the sides of the blocks are touching. 2. Place the blocks one-by-one around the perimeter of the hole, pushing them together and using a level to make sure the height stays consistent. 3. If necessary, add leveling sand beneath low blocks or tap high blocks down with a rubber mallet to keep everything even. 4. After finishing the first row, check the layer in several places with a long level to be sure the structure is even. 5. Then, temporarily assemble the second level of blocks, making sure to stagger the joints between rows. 6. After temporarily laying out the second row, test-fit the fire pit bowl to make sure the lip rests fully on the edge. Remove the bowl and adjust the positioning of the blocks if needed. 7. Use construction adhesive between the layers of blocks to secure the concrete block pavers as you build the fire pit walls. 8. Remove the second row of blocks that were temporarily placed. 9. Add beads of construction adhesive to the bottom layer to bond everything in place. 10. Refit the second layer of blocks and continue the process for the third row of blocks. 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: Stake or rebar [https://amzn.to/3JcYUOT] Crushed stone [https://bit.ly/3iLhVwQ] Sand [https://bit.ly/3CUrLn8] Fire pit kit [https://bit.ly/3CUrZdY] Construction adhesive [https://amzn.to/3kpHGU1] Marking paint [https://amzn.to/3HdE5Bs] Tools: Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3XkwarB] Mason’s or landscaping string [https://amzn.to/3kn5aJn] Shovels [https://amzn.to/3WhjBfo] Tamp [https://amzn.to/3ZM6a9Z] Level [https://amzn.to/3GHVvoa] Rubber mallet [https://amzn.to/3iO63dC] Caulking gun [https://amzn.to/3iDMDIo] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/9mYi1E7 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 Landscape a Small Yard | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Restore an Antique Window | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teams up with window restoration Alison Hardy to help a homeowner deal with repairing the original window in a Victorian home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva takes us on a house call to help a homeowner with a window issue. One of the original double-hung windows has a top sash that refuses to stay put, preventing the homeowner from using it for its intended purpose. With the help of a window restoration expert, Tom and the homeowner worked together to clean up the window opening and sashes, and to replace the sash ropes and weights for a more operational window. Older homes have a lot of charming features. However, few have their original windows, as homeowners often replace them when they stop functioning properly. To keep a Victorian in its original condition without sacrificing functionality, general contractor Tom Silva and window restoration expert Alison Hardy repair a homeowner’s double-hung window to its original condition. Difficulty: 2/5 Time: 4 hours Cost: Under $100 Where to find it? Tom teams up with a window restoration specialist, Alison Hardy [https://ift.tt/rv3VRB8] to teach a homeowner how to properly repair a double-hung Victorian window. After dissembling the window, they worked together to weatherstrip and clean the window. Alison shared steps to the X-Roping method that she recommends when repairing multiple windows at a time. X-Roping Method: 1. Attach chain to the end of the sash cord. This will help with feeding the cord through the opening. 2. Feed the cord through the front L pulley. Catch the chain at the bottom opening and feed the cord through the front R pulley. 3. Feed the cord through the back L pulley. Catch the chain at the bottom opening and feed the cord through the back R pulley. 4. Once the sash cord is fed through all four pulleys you start attaching the weights. 5. Tie a knot to the weight with the tail of the cord pointing up. Place the weight back in the pocket. 6. At the top access point pull the sash cord slightly and make a mark where your fingers are. Cut the cord where your mark is and tie a knot. 7. Repeat those steps on the next back one and again on the front sides. 8. You should now have four weights attached to four cords. 9. Reassemble 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/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/jIOB79u 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 Restore an Antique Window | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

ASK This Old House | Summer Special (S19 E27) FULL EPISODE

Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a swing set; Jenn travels to Raleigh to build a self-watering vegetable garden; Mark helps a homeowner build a firepit that comes in a kit. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. It’s Summertime on Ask This Old House and the team are here to help with some fun outdoor projects! Tom Silva helps a couple builds a DIY swing set for their young son’s upcoming birthday; Jenn Nawada helps a couple build a self-watering vegetable garden that will survive even if they go on vacation; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner build a cost effective firepit for his backyard from a kit. 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 Build a Swing Set Tom installed the Do-It-Yourself Pioneer Custom Play Set, which is manufactured by Swing-N-Slide [https://ift.tt/9JDO58U]. It comes with a basic set of swing set parts and then you can order additional parts to customize it to your needs. The lumber Tom used to assemble the swing set was Western Red Cedar. All the other tools and materials used for this project, including the drill driver, screws, and speed square, can all be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this project was provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association [https://ift.tt/cUJwy3O] and Nathan Gilbert Carpentry. How to Build a Self-Watering Vegetable Garden Jenn built a heftier raised garden bed using cedar 2x lumber [https://thd.co/3qW5NsG], which she got from Western Red Cedar Lumber Association [https://ift.tt/cUJwy3O]. The corner brackets that held the lumber together and contained the hose connection are the Aquacorner Raised Bed Soaker System, which is available through online retailers. The timer Jenn connected to the spigot was a 1-port single dial irrigation timer [https://thd.co/3xpLA0k], which can be found at The Home Depot. Because the homeowners wanted to grow vegetables in the garden, Jenn selected an organic raised bed/potting soil mix. She also selected strawberries, tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, Thai basil, and lettuce for the vegetable garden. These can all be found at The Home Depot [https://thd.co/3ytSodK]. Building a Fire Pit from a Kit Mark installed a Necessories Grand 48-inch Firepit Kit [https://thd.co/3hKYD65], which can be found at The Home Depot. For the base, Mark used crushed stone and pack, which can be found at landscape supply stores. To secure the stones in the kit together, Mark used Gorilla Construction Adhesive made by Gorilla Glue [https://thd.co/3jTOZRA]. The other tools Mark used to install the fire pit, including the shovel, level, and rubber mallet, 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/VX8gw26 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 | Summer Special (S19 E27) FULL EPISODE https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/