Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a solar attic fan. Steps: 1 In attic, mark location of solar-powered vent between two roof rafters.2 Drive nail through center of vent loca ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a mini-split air conditioner. Steps: 1. Lay pad on ground, check for level, then set condenser unit on top of pad.2. Use 1 ½-inch hole saw ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make miters. Steps: 1. Use traditional wooden miter box and backsaw for making simple 45- and 90-degree miter cuts.2. Lay molding in box and hold i ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make an inside joint for crown molding. Steps: 1 Make a miter-cut on the end of a length of molding.2 Take a pencil and darken the leading edge of ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair plaster molding. Steps: 1. Make cut through existing plaster molding with drywall saw.2. Set sheet metal into cut and scribe molding profile ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make deck stairs.Steps: 1 Determine the width of each stair tread.2 Use 4-foot level and tape measure to find the total rise of the staircase.3 Div ...
Watch this video with This Old House to learn how to build a composite deck. Steps: 1 Measure the deck for the first decking plank.2 Cut the plank to length with a circular saw or power miter saw.3 If ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to put a deck over a concrete step.Steps: 1. Cut PVC trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.2. Counterbore holes in PVC trim with ½-inch- ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to attach a deck to your house.Steps: 1 Remove old ledger and flashing, then inspect plywood sheathing for rot; patch sheathing, if necessary.2 Cover ...
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a deadbolt lock.Steps: 1 Position paper template on door edge; mark center holes on face and edge.2 Drill face hole using hole saw; drill f ...