Ask This Old House S17E06 · Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve

Overview

In Build It, Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and then Mauro paints it; Richard travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house.

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1. 1 1. Plunge Pool, Heat Pump2018-10-04 · 30mJenn installs a plunge pool for a homeowner with a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Celebration, Florida to help a homeowner
2. 2 2. Window Repair, Space House Tour2018-10-11 · 30mMark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window; in Future House, Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about the technology they u
3. 3 3. Stone Walkway, Rustic Headboard2018-10-18 · 30mMark installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone; Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter’s tape; Tom and Kevin build a headboard usi
4. 4 4. Garage Heat, DIY Security System2018-10-25 · 30mRichard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue happening to fo
5. 5 5. Crown Molding, Strip Wallpaper2018-11-01 · 30mTom installs crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors; Richard discusses toilet seats; Mauro teaches apprentice Mary how to strip wallpaper without using any chemicals.
6. 6 6. Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve2018-11-08 · 30mIn Build It, Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and then Mauro paints it; Richard travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold
7. 7 7. Swap Door Swing, Tropical Yard2018-11-15 · 30mThe team discusses tools that make good gifts; Jenn returns to her home state of Florida to help a homeowner design a tropical landscape for his backyard; former apprentice Nathan
8. 8 8. Fireplace Makeover, Drip Edges2019-01-05 · 30mRepairing and updating a fireplace surround; drip edges.
9. 9 9. Swing Set, Robotic Construction2019-01-12 · 30mBuilding a swing set; building saw horses with materials left over from the job site; automated home construction.
10. 10 10. Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta2019-01-19 · 30mReplacing a concrete walkway with brick pavers; installing gas piping in a home; building a farmhouse table; guest Jimmy DiResta
11. 11 11. Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent2019-01-26 · 30mProtecting homes from earthquakes; staining concrete; why and how to change lo locks in a new home; rerouting a lengthy dryer vent.
12. 12 12. Soft Close Cabinets; Secret Garden2019-02-02 · 30mSoft close kitchen cabinets; how gas regulators work; cleaning up an overgrown garden and redesigning it as a secret garden.
13. 13 13. Closet Door; Bathroom Paint2019-02-09 · 30mReplacing a bifold closet door; alternatives to flower bouquets; painting a bathroom using a mold resistant paint.
14. 14 14. Vertical Garden; Toilet Factory2019-02-16 · 30mInstalling a vertical garden; uses for different drill bits; advances in toilet engineering that help save water.
15. 15 15. Stucco Repair; Gas Dryer2019-02-23 · 30mRepairing a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; air compressors; installing a gas dryer.
16. 16 16. Paint Metal Railing; Wine Rack2019-03-30 · 30mRepainting a rusty metal railing; innovations that make cleaning a clogged sink easier; building a wire rack out of a reclaimed beam.
17. 17 17. Prairie Grasses; Wildfires; Solar Flower2019-04-06 · 30mCaring for prairie grasses; making a home more resistant to wildfires; a robotic solar array mimics a sunflower.
18. 18 18. Smart Irrigation; Jimmy DiResta2019-04-13 · 30mUpgrading an irrigation system; home inspection nightmares; kitchen renovations; building an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with Jimmy DiResta.
19. 19 19. Water Filter; Bathroom Caulking2019-04-20 · 30mUpdating a water filter on a retro faucet; the uses for different types of masonry jointers; when and how to use a Japanese pull saw; re-caulking a bathtub.
20. 20 20. Foundation Repointing; Textured Ceiling2019-04-27 · 30mRe-pointing a fieldstone foundation; water management on the outside of a house; the disposal of oily rags; smoothing over a textured ceiling.
21. 21 21. Stair Treads; Gas Stove Pipe2019-05-04 · 30mReplacing split-level stair treads; pruners; shortening a gas pipe for a new stove.
22. 22 22. Fireplace Restoration; Porch Swing2019-05-11 · 30mKilling weeds without hurting the lawn; restoring a historic fireplace built with custom bricks; thermostats; hanging a swing.
23. 23 23. Scorched Floor; Hardy Plantings2019-05-18 · 30mTesting a smart stud finder; repairing a wood floor that had been burned; using a table saw safely; replacing and improving foundation plantings that had been crushed by snow.
24. 24 24. Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch2019-05-25 · 30mTom discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project; Richard travels to Orlando to diagnose and repair an HVAC system that
25. 25 25. Deck Staining; Water Monitoring2019-06-22 · 30mSharpening a knife; re-staining a deck; building a fire; automatic water shutoff valves.
26. 26 26. Historic Paintings; Wood Utensils2019-06-29 · 30mAdding curb appeal to a house using Victorian flowers; matching paint colors; home inspection issues; hand carving wooden serving utensils.