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From Acorn To Arabella. We are looking ahead to getting back to planking Arabella this summer. In order to do that, we are going to want all hands on deck, so we got a little help coming in. The first of the crew has arrived and she will be helping us for the next month…
From This Old House. Heath replaces a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house; Ross travels to Albany, New York to explore ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. How to…
From HomeMadeModern. Today I’ll show you How To Build this Modern Sofa / Couch completely out of ¾” thick plywood. I used bamboo plywood but any furniture grade plywood will work. This is also a limited tools project and all cuts were made with just a circular saw and jigsaw. Free Plans are linked below:…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor learns about a new technology to seal ductwork. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. At the North Shore job site, Kevin O’Connor learns about a new technology to seal ductwork. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House…
From Family Plot. There is no real reason why this is happening. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says you can help the plants stand up by mounding additional soil up around the plants and over the roots. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For even more…
From The Build Show. Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/ Sign-Up for the Newsletter https://buildshownetwork.com/newsletter Build Show Network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow/ Huge thanks to our Show sponsors Polywall, Huber, Dorken Delta, Prosoco, Rockwool & Viewrail for helping to make these videos possible!…
From This Old House. Tommy and Jeff begin work on a coffered ceiling in the living room. Jenn watches as local Westerly granite is cut to size for backyard steps. Richard reviews the complex septic system as it goes in. In Ohio, Kevin learns how the interior doors are built. Back in Westerly, Jeff installs…
From HomeMadeModern. Sponsored by Hoover! learn more about the Blade + vacuum here: https://bit.ly/3bPMR92 I made a modular wall mounted entertainment system using a French cleat detail. I used ¾” bamboo plywood to make this modular furniture system and made everything using less than a single 4-foot by 8-foot sheet. Links: TRICKLE-UP DESIGN is my…
From seejanedrill. Sometimes a toilet can have a weak, slow flush which prevents it from completely eliminating the waste in the bowl. This can be caused by blocked jets dues to mineral deposits. Leah demonstrates how to unclog the rim and siphon jets on a toilet. Note: a second toilet was used in some shots…
From This Old House. In this video, Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains some of the basics of selecting and caring for a couple different species of arborvitae. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Jenn Nawada talks all about thuja occidentalis—also known as arborvitaes. Arborvitaes are fast growing evergreens with thick, textured…
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From Family Plot. Split bark can often be caused by environmental factors like sun and cold in the winter. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the split bark limits the amount of nutrients that can reach the leaves. There may be other problems with this plant that should be explored further. Subscribe…
From How To Make Everything. To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying check out Policygenius: https://policygenius.com/htme Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video! In today’s episode, we’re revisiting the pottery wheel I made back when we were in the early bronze age. We’ll be using refined steel tools along with our roman concrete to make…
From This Old House. Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler using cedar and copper. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva teaches Kevin O’Connor how to build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler. The cooler bench features…
From Family Plot. This week in the garden University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond shows how to repot an aloe vera plant. The plant has been living in her windowsill all winter and has circling roots that need to be corrected. Joellen says to check your aloe vera plant about once a year…
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From This Old House. In this video, Ask This Old House master electrician, Heath Eastman, installs undermount, LED deck railing lights for a homeowner whose only deck lighting includes a single, bright spotlight. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Heath Eastman installs LED strip lights to the underside railing of a deck. Heath helps a…
From Family Plot. Nurseries have lots of plants. Some are in better condition than others. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond talks about and shows examples of what you should avoid when buying plants. Diseased and root bound plants are an obvious no, but there are many other red flags to look out…
From HomeMadeModern. I made a slide out grill station for my Traeger Ranger Grill with DIY concrete countertops and a welded steel frame. I really like how my DIY drawer slides work. I used ball bearings and stainless steel nuts and bolts to make the angle steel pieces slide inside each other. For the DIY…
From The Build Show. This week we follow up with a full James Hardie siding installation video! Matt goes over important steps that you don’t want to miss plus a few secrets that will help your install. https://www.jameshardie.com/why-hardie/colorplus-technology Checkout the James Hardie, COLORPLUS® TECHNOLOGY link above! Sponsored by James Hardie. Here’s some links to other…
From This Old House. In this video, the Ask This Old House team share more Home Inspection Nightmares SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey, Mark McCullough, and Jenn Nawada share more Home Inspection Nightmares with Kevin O’Connor including some wild growth on a roof and chimney and an over-caulked plumbing fix. Where to…
From Family Plot. Transplanting the peonies will take the botrytis to the new bed. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it all depends on if you feel the need to keep these particular peonies. To grow and bloom well Peonies need to be planted with the right amount of spacing and sun,…
From Acorn To Arabella. There is a lot of work going into restoring Victoria’s old mast to be our mizzen mast. We already set up a sort of lathe and jig to cut kerfs into the mast so that we can then bring it down to a six inch diameter. To do that, I used…
From Acorn To Arabella. Live Q&A Session starting at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, April16 from Arabella’s boat shed in Granby, MA. We’ll take as many questions as we can, but do please consider answering the survey linked in the newsletter from April 9, which allows you to submit your questions early. We’ll also talk…
From This Old House. Tom checks out a women’s only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate…
From Family Plot. Your lemon tree has scale which is an insect that is sucking the juices out of the tree. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says scale is hard to control especially on an indoor plant or a tree with fruit you want to eat. She recommends trying to rub off…
From This Old House. In this video, Ask This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique, goes over all of the basics of using a power washer to clean exterior vinyl siding. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Paint expert Mauro Henrique cleans the vinyl siding of a house with a power washer. He first explains the…
From Family Plot. If trees are staked tightly for a long time the trunk does not develop properly. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says when trees sway in the wind the stress on the trunk causes it to develop reaction wood which makes it wider and structurally strengthens the tree. If you…
From The Build Show. https://buildshownetwork.com/go/highperformancecanada Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/ Sign-Up for the Newsletter https://buildshownetwork.com/newsletter Build Show Network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow/ Huge thanks to our Show sponsors Polywall, Huber, Dorken Delta, Prosoco, Rockwool & Viewrail for helping to make these videos…
From This Old House. Kevin reviews the progress of the Westerly house. Tommy and Jeff work on the main staircase at Jeff’s shop and then they bring it to the house to install. At the Idea House, Kevin looks at new clapboard siding technology. Richard tours a factory to see how a furnace is built…
From Family Plot. Phlox seeds require darkness to germinate. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says phlox is picky with germinating conditions, but the main key is that it must be dark. She recommends planting the seeds according to the seed packet directions and covering them with a piece of black plastic. Every…
From This Old House. In this video, Tom Silva meets up with Kevin O’Connor to go over power sanders and how they work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom breaks down the uses of a belt sander, finishing sander, and a random orbit sander. He explains each strengths and weaknesses and goes through what…
From Family Plot. Black rot is a serious fungal disease in grapes. It starts with reddish-brown splotches on the leaves and will destroy the fruit. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper tells how to stop black rot. You need to prune the vine in the spring to promote good air circulation which helps the leaves dry.…
From This Old House. In this video, Ask This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva explains just why he enjoys sanding so much and how it gets him into the zone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. He describes what he looks for in a good sanding job and how important sanding can be for…
From Family Plot. This week in the garden University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen pots the coleus cuttings she took before last fall’s frost. The roots have intertwined in the water. After carefully separating them she puts them in moist soil. These plants will only be in the pot for a few weeks before…
From This Old House. Need a comfy place to work from your couch? DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows you how to build a custom laptop table that easily stores away when not in use. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Whether you’re working from home or streaming your favorite…
From Family Plot. There is a lot to do in the garden in the spring. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond talks about what she does to get her garden ready for the growing season. The first thing on the list is pruning perennials and ornamental grasses. Also, spring is a good time…
From seejanedrill. Leah See Jane Drill demonstrates Milwaukee 3/8-in Cordless Ratchet Kit Cordless Ratchet: https://amzn.to/3fE8fQP If you like our vids, treat Leah to a cup of coffee! http://www.Ko-fi.com/seejanedrill Click on this link to shop on Amazon via See Jane Drill: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=sejadr-20 Note: If you purchase any items through See Jane Drill’s Amazon links, we will…
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From This Old House. Having the right hand tools readily accessible for a project can improve your efficiency and the end result. Here’s a look at five not-so-common hand tools to have on hand. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. I wear a Diambondback belt system [https://bit.ly/3u7w0EO], which I purchased about two years ago. One…
From Acorn To Arabella. We’re starting on the interior! At least starting with the pieces of the interior. Steve is milling up the stock that is going to become the bilge bands. These will get installed soon, when we get a new crew in to finish the planking. In the meantime, he is also making…
From This Old House. Tom repairs an old dining room built-in with hand tools and a bar of soap; the team shares more home inspection nightmares; electrician Heath Eastman makes his first house call to install a chandelier in a homeowner’s dining room. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. How to Repair a Built-In with…
From Family Plot. You can cut them back to get them off the fence. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says you should not shear the plant but prune the offending branches back to a growing node. Also, if you are going to pressure wash the fence make sure you have good drainage…
From This Old House. In episode 1: Owner/Designer Amy Matthews, Architect Colin Oglesbay, and Builder Chad Maack tour the property for the latest Idea House, and share their vision about the design and build of Amy’s stunning 2021 Modern Scandinavian Barnhouse. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About This Old House TV: This…
From This Old House. Tommy teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck. Jeff’s crew frames the exterior flair detail. Jenn learns about Westerly granite. Jeff teaches the apprentices to install a window. Richard and Jeff look for a path for the drain stacks. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin arrives to the house…
From The Build Show. Follow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrbuildings/ Subscribe to RR Buildings on YouTube: @RR Buildings PODCAST: https://podcast.buildshownetwork.com/ Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/ Sign-Up for the Newsletter https://buildshownetwork.com/newsletter Build Show Network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow/ Huge thanks to our Show sponsors…
From This Old House. Norm Abram tours First Period homes local to the North Shore area. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Norm Abram tours 17th Century houses local to the North Shore area with housewright Matt Diana. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor tours a restored 17th Century house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor visits a reproduction First Period home a few miles away form the North Shore project to find out how houses were roofed 400 years ago. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects…
From How To Make Everything. Thanks to Unbounce for sponsoring today’s video. Go to https://thld.co/unbounce_htme and use the promo code home at checkout to get 20% off your first 3 months. In today’s episode, we’re dabbling in some caveman chemistry by crushing olives and creating the ultimate cleaning substance, soap. Help us make more videos…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor travels to Vermont to see reproduction light fixtures handcrafted. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor visits a reproduction First Period home a few miles away form the North Shore project to find out how houses were roofed 400 years ago. Looking for more step by step guidance on how…
From The Build Show. Go Subscribe to RRBuildings YouTube Channel – https://bit.ly/31oKiVe On this fun episode, Matt makes it all the way up to Franklin Gove, IL in his mini-van to visit Kyle from https://rrbuildings.com/ – Kyle specializes in building Post Frame Structures also used as Barndominiums (NOT POLE BARNS) We wanted to wrap our…
From Get Hands Dirty. The Wall Sofa Bed System is finally complete with this big Built-in Cabinet! Shout out to Rockler Woodworking & Hardware for sponsoring this video! Check out their website at https://www.rockler.com Support my work on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gethandsdirty Wall Sofa Bed System: The Murphy Bed https://youtu.be/OFfc9gxGUbI Sofa for the Wall Sofa Bed System…
From This Old House. Richard Trethewey discusses geothermal energy at the North Shore site as drilling begins. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey is on hand to see the drilling begin for a geothermal system that will reduce the North Shore homeowners’ energy bill by almost 50-percent. Looking for more step by step…
From seejanedrill. Leah of See Jane Drill demonstrates how to make texture using All Purpose Joint Compound for various interior wall and ceiling textures such as: Orange Peel, Skip Trowel, Stipple and Spanish Knife If you like our vids, treat Leah to a cup of coffee! http://www.Ko-fi.com/seejanedrill Click on this link to shop on Amazon…
From Acorn To Arabella. Getting Victoria early in the project was one of the best decisions we have made. There was so much good material packed in that little vessel, and it seems like she just keeps giving every day. From all the beautiful mahogany in her interior, to the bronze fittings and hardware she…
From This Old House. Tom explains the uses and purposes of different types of screws; Richard travels to Park City, Utah to install a whole house ductless humidifier; Ross and Richard discuss changes to electric bill payment structures; Jenn installs a front entry planter for a homeowner that will last through the winter. SUBSCRIBE to…
From This Old House. The gambrel roof profiles are pre-assembled and raised. Then the crew stands up the second floor walls. Three new apprentices arrive as part of the Gen Next program. Tommy shows them how to measure and cut roof rafters. Richard works with an engineer who is designing a septic system for the…
From The Build Show. Who’s Viewrail? – http://bit.ly/VIEWRAIL This family owned company ViewRail makes killer Modern Stairs. In today’s Build Show I’m traveling to their factory in Goshen IN to fulfill my fantasy of Hosting a How It’s Made episode. This 20 year old company makes everything from raw materials and their process is really…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor sees how Erik Kaminski installs a perimeter drain. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor sees how Erik Kaminski installs the perimeter drain, which will keep groundwater away from the North Shore house. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house?…
From This Old House. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor kick the tires at the Vermont House Factory. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor visit the Vermont factory where the North Shore house will be built. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house?…