Arlington Arts & Crafts | Foundation Fundamentals: 3804

Kevin meets Tommy in the old playroom, looking out over the work on the new foundation. Tommy shows Kevin the ICF’s (insulated concrete forms) that replace traditional foundation molds. They discuss the high efficiency achieved with this system. Then Tommy introduces Kevin to Kent Reusswick, who supervises the installation. Kent’s crew finishes the job and is there when the concrete is poured. Homeowner Emily, joins Roger Cook and Landscape Architect Kim Turner on a shopping trip to find mature specimen trees for the yard. Back at the addition, a precast concrete bulkhead is installed. The old rubble foundation that was exposed during the excavation for the addition needs reinforcement. Mason Mark McCullough erects a concrete wall next to it to keep the house standing for another century. Before backfilling, the old foundation that’s exposed outside gets waterproofed with a synthetic rubber spray. This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television and video.

Staying Safe with Natural Gas

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss how gas regulators work and how their malfunction caused gas explosions in Lawrence, MA. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Steps: 1. Natural gas is delivered through massive pipelines across the country that reduce pressure as they approach municipalities. 2. A device called a gas regulator is used to lower the pressure of gas coming into the house without disrupting the gas service of neighbors. 3. If you ever smell gas in your home, evacuate immediately and call 9-1-1. 4. In the rare event that city officials instruct homeowners to shut off their own gas, like what happened in Lawrence, go to the gas meter and look for a shutoff valve. Typically, it’s to the left of the meter on the pipe coming up out of the ground from the street. 5. Using a wrench, turn the shut off valve so that it is perpendicular to the gas pipe. Then, evacuate the building. 6. In all other circumstances, do not touch the gas meter. Only allow a licensed professional to do anything involving gas lines and appliances in your home. Resources: Circumstances like what happened in Lawrence, MA are extremely rare, and Richard stresses that only a licensed professional should handle any gas appliances or gas work in a home. However, in case of a suspected gas emergency, evacuate the house immediately and call 9-1-1. Follow the instructions in the video above only if instructed to do so by an official. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, richard trethewey, kevin o'connor, safety, natural gas, plumbing, gas regulator Watch the full episode: [link to full ep on YT if avail, or on .com if unavail on YT] Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

How to Say "No Ice" in Greek | Greek Lessons

Like these Greek Lessons !!! Check out the official app http://apple.co/1NeqM2W Χαίρετε, Looking to learn Greek? Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary Paperback: http://amzn.to/1VEs1fM Get Your Greek On!: Basic Greek in Two Weeks: http://amzn.to/1MeWd70 Learn Greek - Word Power 101 Kindle Edition: http://amzn.to/1GwEOEL The Ultimate Greek Phrasebook: http://amzn.to/1Om9UWf Read and Speak Greek for Beginners: http://amzn.to/1L72qSy Watch more How to Speak Greek videos: http://bit.ly/2t7yKER How to say, "No ice" in Greek. "No ice"; "Xo-rees pa-go." No ice"; "Xo-rees pa-go."Now you try. And that's how to say, "No ice" in Greek.

Gordon Ramsay Demonstrates How To Flambé

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How to Upgrade to Soft-Close Cabinets

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert upgrades a kitchen to have soft close cabinets Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $1500 for the entire kitchen Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Upgrading Soft Close Cabinets: Screwdriver Drill Self-centering drill bit Draw slides jig Shopping List: Soft close hinges Soft close drawer slides Drawer slides socket Wood screws Steps: 1. Using the screwdriver, unscrew the hinges holding the cabinet doors to the cabinet and remove the doors. Only do one door at a time so you don’t lose track of which door goes where. 2. Unscrew the hinges from the cabinet doors using the screwdriver. 3. Place the new hinges into the mortises from the old hinges. If the new screw holes don’t line up, you’ll need to drill new ones. 4. To drill new holes in the cabinet doors, take a combination square to line up the hinge with the bottom of the door to ensure it’s square. 5. Next, drill a small hole in the door using a self-centering drill bit. 6. Then, screw the new hinges into the new holes. 7. Reinstall the cabinet door onto the cabinet and repeat this process for every cabinet door in the kitchen. 8. For the drawer slides, start by removing the drawers and slides from the cabinet using the screwdriver. Do one cabinet at a time, and keep track of the order of the drawers being pulled from that one cabinet, as they can still vary in size. However, it will be easier to work in the cabinet with all the drawers removed. 9. Pull apart the new slides to work only with the section that will be mounted to the inside of the cabinet. 10. Mount the drawer slides jig into the inside of the cabinet. 11. Insert the back of the slides into the socket and rest the slides on the jig. Put the slides into position and screw the socket against the back of the cabinet. 12. Screw the front of the slides into the face frame of the cabinet. 13. Reconnect the slides and repeat this process for both sides of the drawer. 14. Switch the drawer slides jig so that it is sticking outside of the cabinet. Rest the drawer on the jig and extend the drawer slides until they are fully extended to the front edges of the drawer. 15. Screw the slides into the drawer. 16. Repeat this process for all the drawers in the kitchen. Resources: 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 (http://bit.ly/2MLM36N). 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 to 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 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 types 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 (http://bit.ly/1CCEfcw). The jig makes the drawer slides installation significantly easier because they 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. http://bit.ly/2MLM4aR

Home Inspection Nightmares I Dangerous Deck

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva, and mason Mark McCullough share some wild code violations submitted to them by home inspectors. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse In This Video: 1. Tom starts with a deck that’s barely supported by anything. Submitted by Jim in Alaska. 2. Mark shows a concrete front step with a little wooden step attached to the top of it to clear the riser requirements. Submitted by David in Rhode Island. 3. Richard shows a wine cork that has been stuffed into a pipe to stop a leak. Submitted by Jim in Cleveland. 4. Show us YOUR Home Inspection Nightmares! Upload a photo here (http://bit.ly/2DSC0Kr). Resources: Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) (http://bit.ly/2eGiVNw). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, tom silva, ask this old house, home inspection nightmares, kevin o'connor, richard trethewey, mark mccullough, decks, code Watch the full episode: [link to full ep on YT if avail, or on .com if unavail on YT] Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH

Arlington Arts & Crafts | Make Way for the Family Room: 3803

Tommy and Kevin replace a 100-year-old wooden beam with a new steel beam to provide support for the new addition. Norm visits local examples of Arts & Crafts style houses with historian Richard Duffy. The old oil tank gets drained and removed by a specialist. Digging for the new foundation begins and the old concrete pieces from the patio and foundation get transported to a recycling center. Tommy shows Kevin what happens to the material once it is there and how it is used for future construction material. This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television and video.