Making and doing things in the real world.
From This Old House. The Saratoga homeowners have been hosting neighborhood skaters for a couple of years now. They were determined to keep the tradition going, despite the construction. Our homeowners built an ice rink in the backyard using some sheet goods, wooden stakes, a special membrane made specifically for ice rinks, and…foam pool noodles.…
From This Old House. Throughout construction at the Saratoga house, significant effort has been made to save an old screened-in porch. Now, with its flooring system ready to be built and the first floor newly framed, it can be locked into the new framing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by…
From This Old House. In most renovations, routing a clear path for the drain lines is a challenge. The master bath of the Saratoga house presents some additional obstacles in form of steel I-beams. Most of the house has enough partition walls to accommodate plumbing runs, but there are no walls beneath the master bath.…
From HAXMAN. I found the fastest way to build a shed foundation. Go to http://DrinkLMNT.com/haxman for a free sample pack with any purchase! Stop digging and stop pouring concrete. Today I’m sharing how to build a DIY shed that’s perfect for storing tools or lawn equipment, but there’s a twist. I’m using ground screws—the fastest,…
From This Old House. Throughout the construction at Saratoga, homeowner Evan’s mother will live in her apartment. Tom Silva meets with our builder Matt Whitbeck who is installing a ducted system throughout the house to mitigate dust and keep the air safe for his workers—and Susan. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more…
From This Old House. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair an uneven stone patio. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Kevin and painting contractor Mauro Henrique help a homeowner repaint a rusty metal bulkhead door. SUBSCRIBE…
From This Old House. As tornado season ramps up, we separate myth from fact about storm protection and explain what actually makes a shelter tornado-rated. Then bestselling author Tracy Sierra takes us inside her 300-year-old New England colonial, where squeaky floorboards, carved windowpanes, and a real bump in the night helped spark her latest novel.…
From This Old House. Host Kevin O’Connor arrives to find work on the exterior progressing in the front, while out back, general contractor Tom Silva uses an acrylic stucco system to make the new basement addition blend in with the poured concrete of the old walkout basement. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Inside, Kevin…
From This Old House. The Saratoga homeowners will have tile in several rooms, including the kitchen, master bath and mudroom. While the kitchen floor will be hardwood, the backsplash and oven wall will be tiled. Master bathroom floor and shower walls, too, as well as the mudroom. Whitbeck Construction’s in-house designer Julie Maleski explores their…
From This Old House. This Old House has been following the restoration of a four-room schoolhouse that is being turned into nine affordable housing units for veterans in Dracut, MA. Great effort is taken to make the outside look as it did in 1898, including making the new chimney look old. Kevin O’Connor lends Mark…
From This Old House. The Saratoga homeowner plans to paint the whole house, but first, he must deal with what he believes is mold on the exterior that’s accumulated over the last 13 years. Mauro Henrique helps Evan identify the difference between mold and mildew and how to treat them without using bleach. SUBSCRIBE to…
From This Old House. A large portion of the new addition includes a spacious kitchen. Our homeowners are eager to make the most use of the space, within their budget of course. Sarah Raeder, Senior Designer at Columbia Cabinets, has a plan. Kevin meets up with Sarah and the homeowners at the cabinet showroom to…
From This Old House. General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient storm door. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to cut and solder copper plumbing pipes and fittings. Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner reduce the size of an…
From This Old House. Halfway through the renovation in Auburndale, master carpenter Norm Abram lends general contractor Tom Silva a hand patching in some sidewall shingles on the front of the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Down in the basement, host Kevin O’Connor finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installing the ductwork…
From This Old House. Each year, upstate NY is home to a balloon festival that attracts as many as 100,000 people over a weekend. Kevin O’Connor sneaks away to take his balloon ride with balloon pilot Mike Delsignore. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Side trip: Ballooning Adventures [http://www.ballooningadventures.net/home.html] Looking for…
From This Old House. A simple solution that will raise the roof and the ceiling height and keep the Saratoga renovation on schedule: Roof trusses. Kevin O’Connor tours the factory to learn how they’re made. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Manufacturer: S.R. Sloan [https://www.srsloan.com/] Looking for more step by step…
From This Old House. The Saratoga homeowners have two kitchens and several bathrooms to outfit with plumbing fixtures. Richard Trethewey meets with Whitney, Evan, their designer, and Whitney’s mother, Susan Briere Shafer, to check out the latest trends in kitchens and baths. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Manufacturer: Kohler [https://www.us.kohler.com/us/]…
From This Old House. At the Saratoga house, Matt Whitbeck is working on pouring the basement entrance stairs in place with no pre-cast required. Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva assist by prepping forms. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General contractor: Whitbeck Construction [https://www.whitbeckconstruction.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance…
From This Old House. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular patio and fire pit. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom and…
From This Old House. In the basement, host Kevin O’Connor finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey finishing the installation of the floor-warming radiant heat in the slab under the new family room. A concrete pump truck arrives to pour concrete on the basement level, including the footings for the new deck, and a team…
From This Old House. Homeowners in Saratoga take great pride in their gardens. That interest has sparked a summer tradition, a hidden garden space tour. Jenn Nawada gets a rare glimpse of a few of those secret spaces. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Garden tours: Soroptomist Saratoga [https://soroptimistsaratoga.org/] Looking for…
From This Old House. In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt…
From Get Hands Dirty.
From Get Hands Dirty. I built this ukulele bass out of solid wood in 2018, and for years, I wanted to turn the full build into a no-talking video. This video shows the entire journey, from the first cuts to the finished instrument. If you’re curious to watch the explanation episodes, here is the playlist:…
From HAXMAN. Can you really insulate a shed with spray foam from Amazon? I put a DIY kit to the test in my friend’s studio shed to find out. Get the Mileseey S50 here: https://dada.link/YDxAJr I wanted to avoid fiberglass insulation because of the hassle and the itching, so I bought this Stanley spray foam…
From Get Hands Dirty. In this video, I renovate my grandma’s kitchen that had heavy and stiff drawers, not ideal for someone her age. I built new smooth-gliding drawers and gave the cabinets a good refresh along the way. Thanks Skil for being a supporter of my work! Power tools I use https://skil.com GHD online…