Team Rubicon | A River of Service (S1 E8) FULL EPISODE

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon tracks atmospheric rivers that dump blizzards on unsuspecting communities. It’s all hands-on snow removal. Kevin O’Connor learns about a Team Rubicon fellowship that helps veterans transition home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old…

Team Rubicon | Tornado Season Comes Early (S1 E3) FULL EPISODE

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon responds to early tornadoes in the South amid Hurricane Ian recovery. Kevin O’Connor witnesses TR’s coordinated local response, meets inspiring volunteers whose skills are tested in Gretna, LA. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes of This…

Blower Door Test | This Old House

From This Old House. Along with restoring the original Victorian look at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house, great effort has gone into making the house airtight, so energy auditor Beth Armstrong reveals to Kevin O’Connor and general contractor, Zack Dettmore the result of a blower door that determines the home’s airtightness. SUBSCRIBE to This…

Hunting for Miters | This Old House

From This Old House. The architect at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house plans call for a curved base transition where the stairs run under an arched opening to the basement. Getting the miter—known as a Hunting miter—to match up from a straight piece to a curved one is tricky. Tom Silva shows Zack Dettmore…

How to Frame Out a Shower Niche | This Old House

From This Old House. The primary suite shower at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house calls for a shower niche, but making them line up with the tile a deliberate way can be tricky. Tile installer Gary Moreland shows Kevin O’Connor how he ensures the perfect placement for a flawless look. SUBSCRIBE to This Old…

Installing HRV for Energy Efficiency | This Old House

From This Old House. The newly sealed airtight house will provide our homeowners with a more energy efficient and comfortable home. But it also means that indoor air quality needs to be managed. Kevin O’Connor learns about the HRV system that’s being installed from HVAC contractor, Chris Wisniewski, which aims to strike a balance of…

Choosing Interior Trim | This Old House

From This Old House. Much of the trim in the house was a mashup of styles and time-periods, and none of it was worth salvaging. So now our homeowners have an opportunity to start from scratch, and Kevin O’Connor visits a local lumber yard that has the right profile options to choose from. SUBSCRIBE to…

Insulating with Wood | This Old House

From This Old House. Cellulose, fiberglass, mineral wool, and spray foam are all commonly used insulation materials. Now, there’s a new material on the market that’s made out of wood chips. Kevin O’Connor gets a lesson from general contractor, Zack Dettmore about this new insulation type that’s going in the walls of the Glen Ridge,…

Brick Paver Walkway | This Old House

From This Old House. The old concrete sidewalk is being replaced by a more period-appropriate brick walkway. Glen Ridge, NJ homeowner Jason and his parents have experience with such a project. Jenn Nawada meets up with them to see the progress and gets a lesson in brick pavers from paver expert, Doug Rose. SUBSCRIBE to…