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This Old House

The videos from This Old House here are mostly about working in older houses, where the wiring and plumbing do not always match what a new-construction video assumes. They cover replacing a shower cartridge in a 1964 valve, a light fixture on 1960s wire, a smart thermostat on two-wire cable, and installing a dishwasher.

There are bigger builds too: a two-level deck with ipe boards and a dovetail railing, and running power to a shed. Several videos explain why something is done, such as how a GFCI senses a small leak or why reverse polarity matters. Electrical work should follow the breaker-off, test-first routine in our safety guide, and anything near a panel belongs to a licensed electrician. Browse the full set under Electrical and Plumbing.

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Videos

  2. Wiring a Second Basement Light Switch with 14/3 Cable

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 9:18

  4. Hanging a Rain Gutter, Downspout and Rain Barrel Step by Step

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 9:24

  6. Replacing Worn Oak Stair Treads and Covering Pine Risers

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 11:50

  8. Replacing Holey Vinyl Siding: Unsnap, Re-nail Loose, Zip Lock

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 6:20

  11. Running Underground Power to a Shed: Trench, Conduit and Panel

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 14:57

  14. Painting a Room in the Right Order: Liquid Mask, Trim, Walls

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 9:03

  19. Ceiling Light in a 1960 House: Why 60°C Wire Is a Fire Risk

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 8:18

  20. Swapping a Light Fixture for a Ceiling Fan on Old BX Wiring

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 5:17

  22. Why Both Sides of a Double Sink Clog: A T Fitting Diverter

    Step by step how toThis Old House · 3:34

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