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From This Old House. Radiant heat specialist, Russell Parrot shows how we’re going to heat the Lexington screen porch: with electric radiant floor heat. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. 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…
From Family Plot. Many popular shrubs bloom in the spring, but there are shrubs that give a long show of blooms in the summer. UT/TSU Extension Agent Celeste Scott talks about several different kinds of summer blooming shrubs: abelia, buddleja (butterfly bush), Hydrangea paniculata, vitex, rose of Sharon, and crape myrtle. For each type of…
From This Old House. Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor the storm window system he’s using to enclose the Lexington screen porch. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. 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,…
From The Build Show. Check out this video about the Zehnder: https://buildshownetwork.com/blogs/zehnder Learn more about HVAC on the podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/blogs/Podcast_17 Link to IDI’s website: https://www.idi-insulation.com/ Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/ Sign-Up for the…
From Family Plot. Even though beans are legumes they can still show a nitrogen deficiency. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says the plants require a certain bacteria in the soil to make the nitrogen for them. If that bacteria is not present the plants won’t have enough nitrogen. The beans will grow out of…
From How To Make Everything. This episode is sponsored by Bright Cellars. Get $45 off your first 6 bottles of wine here: https://bit.ly/3rbarTM Glass has definitely been a long-term challenge on the channel. In today’s episode, I’m attempting to make glass without using any modern tools. Let’s see if I can pull off making something…
From Acorn To Arabella. A big part of strip-built construction isn’t the glue-up itself, which is a satisfyingly quick process, but is the fairing and finishing process that comes after. Steve and volunteer Grant (thanks again, Grant!) fill large imperfections and voids in the seams of the glued strips with structural epoxy, then follow up…
From This Old House. Richard helps a homeowner replace all the plumbing components in his pedestal sink; Heath discusses some new technology for bathroom vent fans; the team shares more home inspection nightmares; Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout using only household supplies. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. How to Replace Pedestal…
From This Old House. Richard helps a homeowner replace all the plumbing components in his pedestal sink; Heath discusses some new technology for bathroom vent fans; the team shares more home inspection nightmares; Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout using only household supplies. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. How to Replace Pedestal…
From Family Plot. These holes are from a woodpecker. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the yellow-bellied sapsucker pecks the holes and then returns every so often to eat the sap that has collected. It also eats any insects that are attracted to or get stuck in the sap. It does not…
From This Old House. Norm Abram and Tom Silva install reinforced fiberglass columns to support the new farmer’s porch at the Lexington house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. 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:…
From Family Plot. The seeds may or may not be viable. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says that the moonflower grows in the tropics where the growing season is longer. Here the season may not be long enough to produce viable seeds. She also says that to germinate, the seeds need to…
From This Old House. In episode 4: We’re getting close to the finish line at the 2021 Modern Barnhouse in Minnesota. In this episode, designer/homeowner Amy Matthews gives us a sneak peek at the finishing touches inside and out, as we get ready for our big reveal! #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse…
From HomeMadeModern. We made a swinging lounge for our patio out of an old satellite dish! This is the most comfortable porch swing I have been in and it was made by upcycling old junk which is great considering how expensive lumber is right now. This old satellite dish is made out of mostly perforated…
From This Old House. The garage and funky porch above it have been demoed. To support a new covered front porch, Mark Mc McCullough and his crew poured new footings and laid block. To stay consistent with the existing foundation they will replicate the stone wall look with granite veneer. The homeowners don’t want to…
From The Build Show. Big thanks to JELD-WEN! https://www.jeld-wen.com/en-us Check out the Door Stud: https://thedoorstud.com/ Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast 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…
From Family Plot. This is a dwarf Burford holly. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the best time of year to prune hollies is in the spring. Hollies are tough plants and will come back from very severe prunings. In this case she recommends cutting the plants way back and then shaping…
From This Old House. In episode 6: Join designer/homeowner Amy Matthews to learn more about the design principles and building products used to create this Scandinavian-inspired stunner. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse See more about the 2021 Modern Barnhouse at ThisOldHouse.com [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/modern-barnhouse-idea-house] About This Old House TV: This Old House is the…
From This Old House. In episode 5: Join designer/homeowner Amy Matthews for a look inside the 2021 Modern Barnhouse. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse See more about the 2021 Modern Barnhouse at ThisOldHouse.com [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/modern-barnhouse-idea-house] About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted…
From This Old House. In episode 4: We’re getting close to the finish line at the 2021 Modern Barnhouse in Minnesota. In this episode, designer/homeowner Amy Matthews gives us a sneak peek at the finishing touches inside and out, as we get ready for our big reveal! #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse…
From This Old House. In episode 3: At the 2021 Modern Barnhouse in Minnesota, Owner and Designer Amy Matthews catches us up on the continuous progress being made, including major milestones like flooring and exterior finishes. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse See more about the 2021 Modern Barnhouse at ThisOldHouse.com [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/modern-barnhouse-idea-house] About…
From This Old House. Norm Abram, Tom Silva, and building inspector Fred Lonardo discuss insulation value. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Norm Abram and Tom Silva welcome back Fred Lonardo to review the various ways to achieve the insulation value needed for the Lexington house walls to meet building codes. Looking for more step…
From Family Plot. Cherry trees have many problems in the Memphis, Tennessee area. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the tree was probably stressed from one of these problems and the winter cold did it in. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For even more information,…
From HomeMadeModern. To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: https://policygenius.com/homemademodern. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video! This DIY Outdoor lounge chair is super heavy duty and is made out of leftover Ipe deck boards and steel bed brackets from semi exact. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/ For additional projects and information…
From This Old House. Building inspector Fred Lonardo discusses rough mechanical and framing inspections. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva meet building inspector Fred Lonardo at the Lexington house to see what goes into the rough mechanical and rough framing inspections. Looking for more step by step guidance on how…
From HomeMadeModern. Fiber reinforced concrete products like Quikwall Surface Bonding Cement are low cost options for DIY projects that don’t require a lot of power tools. I started by covering a balloon to make a landscaping boulder or hanging planter and then continued to experiment by making pendant lights and a house for our squirrel…
From Family Plot. Yellow jackets are tough to get rid of. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says they like to eat the same sorts of things we like to eat, so make sure there is nothing around for them to eat. Traps work in part, but make sure to put them away…
From This Old House. Richard Trethewey and plumbing inspector Duke LaConte talk about rough plumbing inspections. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey meets plumbing contractor Brian Bilo and local plumbing inspector Donald “Duke” LaConte to see what he’s looking for at the Lexington house rough plumbing inspection. Looking for more step by step…
From Family Plot. This is bacterial wilt. The plant will die. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the bacteria that causes the wilt is transmitted by the cucumber beetle. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says the cucumber beetle is hard to control because it is a strong flier. He recommends immediately removing the diseased…
From The Build Show. Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast 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 &…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor learns what goes into a rough electrical inspection. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Two weeks of rough electrical is coming to a close as the subs at the Lexington house call for an inspection. Kevin O’Connor meets electrician Allen Gallant and inspector Alix Berube to see what goes…
From Family Plot. You do not have to mix fungicides and insecticides when spraying. You can spray them separately. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says people usually spray them together if necessary to save time. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For even more information, go to https://www.familyplotgarden.com
From Acorn To Arabella. The mock-up, and now mold, for the cabin house is finally put to work as the cedar strip-planked house comes together. Building this crucial part of the boat with this method has many reasons, chief among them being that strip-planking is extremely strong and waterproof, and that we don’t have to…
From This Old House. Kevin works with maker Jenn Largesse to demonstrate an interesting technique on a trim router; Heath explains the purpose of a ground wire and then grounds an outlet for a homeowner; Mauro explains the different types of paint rollers and then demonstrates good rolling techniques; Mark replaces a pair of outdated,…
From Family Plot. A clear gummy substance oozing from a peach is caused by the oriental fruit moth. This insect pest can be controlled by a regular application of insecticides as part of a cover spray program. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For even more information, go to…
From This Old House. Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s using a hybrid railing system on the back deck at the Lexington house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. At the back deck of the Lexington house, Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s using a hybrid railing system that has cedar posts and…
From seejanedrill. Leah of Seejanedrill demonstrates how to tuck point brick. Tuck pointing is a home maintenance task which is often over looked. Leah walks thru materials, tools and technique. Tools and Materials: https://amzn.to/2TakyeO https://amzn.to/3B6LVaH https://amzn.to/3B2vexa https://amzn.to/2VJUyIc https://amzn.to/3kkeADw If you like our vids, treat Leah to a cup of coffee! http://www.Ko-fi.com/seejanedrill Click on this link…
From Family Plot. This is bacterial spot. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says you can tell it is bacterial in nature because it has a purple tint to it. As the spot develops the center of the spot will fall out leaving a hole in the leaf. He does not recommend treating with a…
From HomeMadeModern. We will show how to spray paint wood, plastic, fiberglass and metal as we build and restore an entire patios worth of outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture can be quite expensive so we focused on upcycling and low cost projects that are easy. This video is the 2nd episode of a Patio Makeover series…
From This Old House. The original roof was held up by a traditional truss system. Our homeowners want to create a cathedral ceiling in this third-floor bonus room. Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a beam system that will support the roof without the truss. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. The new addition will…
From The Build Show. Let’s look back at the best hidden doors we’ve installed on our projects. Stay tuned for a future hidden door episode at my house! Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/…
From Family Plot. This week in the garden Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to use a hoe to remove weeds from the garden. It is important to remove the root and leave it exposed to dry out and die. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For…
From This Old House. Sponsored by Cultured Stone and Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds Join us for a live discussion and Q&A with Amy Matthews, owner/designer of the TOH 2021 Modern Barnhouse, and Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing, Boral Stone Division. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Plus, download our app for streaming full episodes to…
From This Old House. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O’Connor a traditional drain and vent configuration as well as a bow vent. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O’Connor two common rough plumbing conditions in the Lexington kitchen: a main sink that has a traditional drain and vent configuration, and an island…
From Family Plot. Chrysanthemum Lace Bugs are small insects that feed on plants in the chrysanthemum family. UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott shows the damage these insects cause and talks about how to control them. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For even more information, go to https://www.familyplotgarden.com
From This Old House. Arborist John Marquis shows Roger Cook the proper procedures for removing 12 trees in the Lexington front yard. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Arborist John Marquis shows Roger Cook the proper preparation, safety precautions, and procedures for doing a “take down” of the 12 trees in the Lexington front yard.…
From Family Plot. Bees are important to the garden. Bartlett Bee Whisperer and beekeeper, David Glover, checks on a beehive and talks about what he does and points out different kinds of bees and structures in the hive. This hive was recently removed from a home and David wants to check to make sure it…
From This Old House. In preparation for a massive tree take down, Roger Cook and Kevin O’Connor relocate shade plants to the side yard of the Lexington house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Before the trees can be removed at the Lexington house, Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor the valuable shade plants that could…
From Family Plot. Peaches are very susceptible to several diseases and insects that can spoil the harvest or even kill the tree. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about the most common diseases and insects of peach. He describes the symptoms of brown rot, peach leaf curl, and phony peach disease as well as…
From The Build Show. JUST DO IT – https://www.aprilaire.com/healthy-builders/e100v https://www.shurtape.com/ Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast 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,…
From This Old House. Tom Silva presents a structural ceiling in the Lexington house kitchen as a solution to the height challenge. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva presents a solution to the ceiling height challenge in the old part of the Lexington house kitchen: a structural ceiling that will allow him to…
From Acorn To Arabella. The last plank… for now, anyway. This episode doesn’t feature the whiskey plank, and Steve does a very good explanation for those who have been asking about the difference between a shutter plank and a whiskey plank. We’ve got four shutters, and like all boats, one whiskey, which is still yet…
From This Old House. Ross tests out some new smart lighting configurations; Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway; Richard gives some general advice on maintaining a washing machine; Mauro teaches a homeowner some techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it. SUBSCRIBE…
From Family Plot. You can prevent the spots and rots on the apples by using a fruit cover spray. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says these sprays contain a fungicide to prevent the rots and an insecticide to protect from insects. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos like these! https://youtube.com/c/FamilyPlot For…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor visits a concrete shop in Amesbury, MA. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor visits a concrete shop in Amesbury, MA to see them make the prefabricated concrete footings needed for the Lexington house. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the…
From seejanedrill. Leah of See Jane Drill explains the various uses of a power inverter. Leah also demonstrates how she uses hers, explains how it’s installed, how it differs from a generator and how it operates. Power Inverters: https://amzn.to/3AOfxK2 https://amzn.to/3ebZv31 https://amzn.to/3jQcZor https://amzn.to/3r0i6Eb If you like our vids, treat Leah to a cup of coffee! http://www.Ko-fi.com/seejanedrill…
From Family Plot. The ants are probably not creating this problem. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says the baby squash are falling off because they were not pollinated. It is important to remember that there are male and female squash flowers, and the pollen needs to be moved from the male to the female…
From HomeMadeModern. We made a DIY fire pit out of old car rims. This is the first episode of our patio makeover series sponsored by Krylon. We salvaged old rims and then painted them with Krylon High Heat Max spray paint, linked here: https://www.krylon.com/products/high-heat-max?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=influencer-network-2021&utm_content=bu We got more episodes coming along, and a giveaway, so hit…
From This Old House. After several weeks of asbestos and lead removal its time to start rebuilding the interior of our project. Kevin finds Tommy ready to lay subflooring in what will become the new dining room. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. A huge piece of ledge is in the way of our new…
From The Build Show. Huge THANKS to – https://www.sipesarchitects.com/ https://www.ocgdesignmanage.com/ https://www.bpcvail.com/ Also, The design architect on Rhonda’s project is Charles R. Myer & Partners in Cambridge http://www.charlesmyer.com/. Follow Matt on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/mattrisinger Be sure to checkout our new Podcast! https://buildshownetwork.com/search?category=podcast For more great video content check out Matts new site! https://buildshownetwork.com/ Sign-Up…