Ask This Old House S18E20 · Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning

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In this episode, Richard helps a homeowner replace components of his pedestal sink, and Heath discusses bathroom vent fans. The team shares home inspection nightmares, and Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout.

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3. 3 3. Radiator, Fireplace Veneer2019-10-19 · 30mMark replaces a homeowner's sloppy fireplace surround with a clean, thin brick veneer.
4. 4 4. Ductless Humidifier, Planters2019-10-26 · 30mThe uses and purposes for different types of screws. Installing a whole house ductless humidifier. Changes to electric bill payment structures. Installing a front entry planter.
5. 5 5. Built-in, Dining Room Light2019-11-02 · 30mRepairing an old dining room built-in with hand tools. Home inspection nightmares. Installing a chandelier in a dining room.
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7. 7 7. Switch; Affordable Geothermal2019-11-16 · 30mReplacing a standard toggle switch with an antique push button switch; affordable geothermal heat pumps.
8. 8 8. Polybutylene; Squeaky Door2019-11-23 · 30mIndoor air quality; replacing polybutylene piping with conventional PEX; drop cloths; different methods for silencing a squeaky door.
9. 9 9. Cable Railing; Painting Shutters2020-01-04 · 30mReplacing a stair railing; upgrading a door to make it look more modern; cleaning and painting vinyl shutters.
10. 10 10. Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiResta2020-01-11 · 30mRestoring a beehive oven; failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; building a metal coat rack.
11. 11 11. Stoop Planters; Fireplace Insert2020-01-18 · 30mBuilding a hexagon planter; reviving a stoop; home inspection nightmares; installing an electric fireplace insert.
12. 12 12. Ceiling Light; Tool Storage2020-01-25 · 30mInstalling a ceiling light; installing the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; the uses for different types of trowels; building a tool storage shelf.
13. 13 13. Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat2020-02-01 · 30mNathan tightens a railing; Mauro strips paint off hardware; Richard upgrades a thermostat.
14. 14 14. Weird Shower Valve; Mossy Roof2020-02-08 · 30mRichard replaces a shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one, Nathan demonstrates how to refinish stair treads, and Tom removes moss from a roof in the latest episode
15. 15 15. Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth2020-02-15 · 30mPlanting an indoor garden; the basics of using a hole saw; replacing a common terra cotta hearth with slate tile.
16. 16 16. Dog Dish Stand; Gas Lantern2020-02-22 · 30mUsing a mobile CNC routing machine; building a dog dish stand using power tools; different methods for wiring a portable generator to a house.
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18. 18 18. Custom Screen Door; Paint Trim2020-04-04 · 30mRoss tests out some new smart lighting configurations, while Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door. Richard gives general advice on maintaining a washing machine, and Ma
19. 19 19. Ground Wire; Fireplace Doors2020-04-11 · 30mKevin works with Jenn Largesse to demonstrate a technique on a trim router. Heath grounds an outlet, while Mauro explains paint rollers and demonstrates rolling techniques. Mark th
20. 20 20. Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning2020-04-18 · 30mIn this episode, Richard helps a homeowner replace components of his pedestal sink, and Heath discusses bathroom vent fans. The team shares home inspection nightmares, and Tom expl
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22. 22 22. Cedar Shingles; Vegetable Garden2020-05-02 · 30mIn this episode, Tom explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles. Richard repairs a hose spigot, and Jenn builds and plants a self-watering veg
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26. 26 26. Shower Cartridge; Turning a Bowl2020-05-30 · 30mNathan shows Kevin some old drywall paneling he found, and Richard teaches a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge. Tom teaches Kevin the basics of using a lathe, and then th