How to Paint a Fireplace and Hearth | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner tackle a controversial project: painting an exposed brick fireplace. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Paint expert Mauro Henrique takes us on a house call to tackle a somewhat controversial project. The homeowner and her husband want to update their beautifully-kept home, and they plan to paint exposed fireplace bricks-a taboo for brick purists. Opinions vary about whether to paint exposed brick. While the finished product can look clean and modern, there is no going back. When a homeowner asks paint expert Mauro Henrique for help painting her fireplace, he first checks that she’s positive that she wants to do it before helping her take this project on. Difficulty: ⅕ Cost: Around $30 Time: An afternoon Where to find it? Mauro upgrades a 1920’s fireplace by painting the fireplace facing with a high heat paint. To clean out the fire box, Mauro vacuums it out with a HEPA vac [https://amzn.to/3m6IJcI]. Then, Brenna wipes down the facing with a multi-surface cleaner [https://amzn.to/40C1sMh] and clean rag [https://amzn.to/3nJrSx3]. To paint the fireplace, Mauro uses a 1200 degree high heat paint in flat black [https://amzn.to/3K6nDD9]. To apply the paint to the fireplace facing and hearth, Mauro uses 4” stiff bristle brushes [https://amzn.to/40lOEJN]. 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: Rag [https://amzn.to/3nJrSx3] Respirator [https://amzn.to/3zzJDRY] All-purpose cleaner [https://amzn.to/40C1sMh] Painter’s tape [https://amzn.to/3KfrRIH] High-temp paint [https://amzn.to/3K6nDD9] Tools: Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/3MuO9bY] Wet/dry vacuum [https://amzn.to/3m6IJcI] 4-inch stiff bristle paint brush [https://amzn.to/40lOEJN] Paint tray [https://amzn.to/3FRlJF6] Drop cloth or rosin paper [https://amzn.to/3z8RvJQ] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/YSxONaw 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 Paint a Fireplace and Hearth | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Bathtub Tray | Build It | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a bathtub tray complete with a cup holder for maximum relaxation. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor meets general contractor Tom Silva for a unique project: a bathtub tray with a built-in wine glass holder. The two work together to build this relaxation maximizer from water-resistant zebra wood before giving it a beeswax finish. Difficulty: ⅘ Cost: Around $100 Time: Two days Where to find it? Tom and Kevin team up to build a bathtub tray out of zebrawood. Tom plans to construct the tray out of zebrawood which is known for its unique striping. It’s strong, and dense so it holds up well to water. Tom uses the miter saw to cut 2 pieces of the wood, each at 15”. Tom trues up the edges using the table saw. Tom then uses the table saw to cut 12 slats with ½-inch thickness. Tom uses wood glue to glue the boards for each end of the table and secures it with clamps while it sets up. Tom uses a trim router with a ½-inch guide glued to the base to create a dado. This will create a shelf for each slat to fit into. To secure the two sides of the tray together, Tom cuts a couple mortises in the end pieces. He then attaches them to the side piece with wood glue. Tom then adds floating tenons with a fast-setting wood glue. Next, they install the 10 slats and the second end piece. Once installed, they apply another layer of wood glue and install the second side piece. To cut the key-hole wine glass holder, Tom sets his template on top of the board at an L. He then applies painters tape in two lines going vertically down the board and down the template. Tom then applies a line of fast setting glue to the painters tape on the tray board and sprays an activator on each strip of tape on the template. Tom then attaches the tray board and template together, ensuring each strip of tape is lined up together. This ensure that the template will not move as Tom takes multiple passes cutting it out with a router and ½-inch straight-cutting bit. Tom installs the 2 remaining slats on the bottom as the feet of the tray. He will secure the slats with two screws in each. To finish it off, Tom and Kevin apply a beeswax finish. 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: 2-inch thick, 6-inch wide, 8-foot long pieces of water-resistant wood species (Tom chose zebra wood) [https://amzn.to/3Mn5rYF] Wood glue [https://amzn.to/3zEqezg] Floating tenons [https://amzn.to/438SebY] Scrap wood turned into router jig [https://amzn.to/3MnG0WX] CA glue [https://amzn.to/40NDz4b] Wood screws [https://amzn.to/3MnLEIK] Beeswax finish [https://amzn.to/3mfW2aL] Tools: Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3ZIXiAN] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3KDjk3w] Table saw [https://amzn.to/43a82v2] Router [https://amzn.to/40Lnhcl] Tenon joiner [https://amzn.to/3MmiOYY] Clamps [https://amzn.to/3KjsDVf] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/ongr8w6 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 Bathtub Tray | Build It | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Celebrating Craftsmanship: Zack Dettmore | Ask This Old House

In this video, we kick off our new segment with Zack Dettmore, a carpenter and builder from New Jersey with a flair for communication, technology, and trade synergy. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In a new series called Celebrating Craftsmanship, we meet contractor Zack Dettmore. Zack's a carpenter and builder, and his company has a unique way of involving their customers during the layout phase of his projects. He believes in technology and synergy, focusing on the entire team working toward a common goal. Zack Dettmore is a Carpenter and Builder from New Jersey Zack got his start in carpentry around the age of 9 years old. He began by building smaller projects like cutting boards and stools and fell in love with the trade. However, he felt compelled to go to college because his parents were well-educated and believed it to be the path to success. However, in 2010, he left college to pursue carpentry full-time and now owns Dettmore Home Improvements. Zack Believes in Organization One of the most interesting things about Zack and Dettmore Home Improvements is his dedication to organization. Every room in the home has a section in a binder that contains all the details required to bring that room to completion. Also, Zack uses layout signs placed around the project to indicate where certain trades will install fixtures and devices. This isn’t necessarily for the subcontractors, though. He does this for the client so they can get a better idea of where these items will be. After all, Zack recognizes that most homeowners don’t know how to read plans, but he still wants them to be involved. He’s No Stranger to Technology, Either Zack understands the value of technology when it comes to everyday activities. For instance, his work van consists of drawers full of bins for hardware. Each bin has a QR code on it that he can scan whenever the bin gets low. This code takes him directly to the product’s order page, allowing him to keep the van stocked at all times. An Uncommon Policy Zack has a unique approach to tools, as well. Rather than packing his tools up every day or locking them away in a toolbox, he leaves them at the site and unlocked. In his opinion, he would rather a subcontractor use his tools than spend time looking for theirs or traveling to replace something they broke. He feels everyone is on the same page and he knows that he relies on his subs as much as they rely on him, and this is one way he can support them. Where to find it? Kevin O’Connor introduces a new segment about highlighting contractors all across the country. We meet general contractor, Zack Dettmore [https://ift.tt/taYfUeV], and learn about how his organizational skills elevate his work and his team of subs. 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/2Jw3LnG 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 Celebrating Craftsmanship: Zack Dettmore | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

Understanding Wetlands | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada meets with a landowner and a wetland expert to discuss identifying and building on properties with designated wetland areas. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Jenn Nawada learns about building in wetland areas. Jenn meets a landowner who plans on developing their property but needs to go through the right channels due to a wetland classification. With the help of a wetland expert, we learn about the process of identifying, marking, and surveying wetlands, as well as the steps to get building approval on these properties. Where to find it? Jenn demystifies wetlands for a homeowner by connecting him with a local expert who explains how wetlands are identified and why they are protected. A soil scientist is the only person with the professional training who can truly determine if a wetland exists and accurately map its boundaries. A soil test is done by using a hand auger to drill down into the soil. The auger drills down 1-3’ depending on how deep hydric soils are and extracts a sample of soil that can be examined. Permission must be granted from a local conservation commission to do work on property within a certain radius of any wetland. Expert assistance was provided by Goddard Consulting, LLC [https://ift.tt/9uVbO3M] 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/lvFBcjq 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 Wetlands | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Paint a Concrete Foundation | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner refresh and protect their foundation with a new coat of paint meant for masonry surfaces. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner paint her foundation. Mauro and the homeowner set to work clearing the foundation, covering the ground, and giving the foundation a fresh look with self-priming masonry paint. The result is a beautiful, durable finish that the homeowner can enjoy for years to come. We all know foundations are important but we don’t always treat them like they are. We join painting expert Mauro Henrique on a house call as he helps a homeowner revitalize and protect their foundation with a few coats of masonry paint. Difficulty: 1/5 Cost: Roughly $30 per gallon* Time: 1 Day *Each gallon covers around 400 square feet with one coat, but coverage may vary Where to find it? Mauro helps a homeowner add to their homes curb appeal by repainting a cracked and chipping paint foundation. Mauro removes the old chipping paint by scraping with a 5-in-1 painters tool [https://amzn.to/40ls1oD], moving parallel up against the peeling paints edges. To remove any remaining dust or debris, Mauro scrubs the foundation with medium to stiff nylon scrub brushes [https://amzn.to/40Hc9Nd]. To paint the foundation, Mauro uses a medium grey primer [https://bit.ly/40wOajO] and masonry paint [https://thd.co/40BrcYC] and applies 2 coats. To cut-in the edges Mauro uses 4” stiff nylon cutting brushes [https://amzn.to/40lOEJN]. To apply the rest of the paint, Mauro uses 3/8” to 1” thick paint rollers [https://amzn.to/3KbqprQ]—because the foundation has a rougher textured finish, 1” rollers will work perfect to get full coverage over the uneven surface. This masonry paint [https://thd.co/40BrcYC] requires 4 hours of drying time between coats. 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: Medium gray primer [https://bit.ly/40wOajO] Foundation paint [https://thd.co/40BrcYC] Tools: Drill [https://amzn.to/3nnLExZ] Shovel [https://amzn.to/40irQu9] Drop cloths [https://amzn.to/3z8RvJQ] Paint scraper or painter’s tool [https://amzn.to/40ls1oD] Long-handled brush [https://amzn.to/40Hc9Nd] 4-inch stiff bristle paint brush [https://amzn.to/40lOEJN] Roller and 1-inch thick roller sleeves [https://amzn.to/3KbqprQ] Paint tray [https://amzn.to/3FRlJF6] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/9aNeEOd 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 Paint a Concrete Foundation | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/

How to Celebrate Ramadan

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Understanding IAQ Testing | 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 indoor air quality testing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor and home technology expert Ross Trethewey meet back at the shop to talk about air quality. With today's homes becoming more airtight, Ross explains it's important that the air inside the home is safe and healthy. Ross shows Kevin some handy devices to check air quality, allowing homeowners to better evaluate their own living space. Houses are Getting More Air-Tight With a focus on energy efficiency and comfort, today’s homes are becoming more and more airtight. The trade-off for energy savings and efficient insulation is that these homes now trap contaminants and chemicals inside the building. For this reason, IAQ (indoor air quality) requires attention. While the Homes are Air-Tight, They’re Anything But Static Inside Most people believe that homes and their interior conditions are static, but that is the opposite of the truth. The interior of a home is dynamic, with ever-changing conditions based on the residents and the outdoor climate. Acts like cooking, showering, heat adjustments, number of guests, warm spells, cold spells, and more affect the conditions in the home. Dynamic Interiors Require Monitoring Since the interior of the home is prone to change, it requires monitoring to ensure that the air quality is healthy and safe. Indoor air quality tests check for proxies like temperature, humidity, CO2, Radon, particulate matter, pressure, and volatile organic compounds. Monitoring helps detail the conditions inside the home. These readings are important because they can change dramatically over time. For example, a home might pass a Radon test when new or uninhabited, but with dynamic changes due to occupancy or changing conditions, Radon can reach unsafe levels. Monitoring can catch this. There are Devices Available for DIY Monitoring There are devices that homeowners can purchase to monitor the IAQ levels. These devices are about the size of a standard thermostat and can measure all of the necessary indicators. This data then translates to a computer or tablet for easy tracking over time. While these devices don’t help the homeowner pinpoint the causes of the issue, they can indicate when the homeowner should call an expert for testing. Where to find it? With an air quality monitor, Ross demonstrates how a few simple changes can change the air quality in a home. If interested in testing your home’s air quality, Ross suggests selecting a monitor with multiple sensors. Some of the most common proxies tracked for indoor air quality include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Total VOCs (volatile organic compounds), particulate matter, temperature, humidity, and radon. 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/nWjlhi1 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 IAQ Testing | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/