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  1. Smart Thermostat on Old Two-Wire Wiring: Reusing the Wall Wires

    Published: 3 Feb 2020

    Richard Trethewey replaces a 1962-era two-wire thermostat with a smart thermostat without running new wires.

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    DIY is fine
  2. Ceiling Light in a 1960 House: Why 60°C Wire Is a Fire Risk

    Published: 27 Jan 2020

    Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner whose new ceiling light carries a warning for houses built before 1985.

  3. Epoxy Garage Floor: Grind, Prime, Roll and Seal a 750 sq ft Slab

    Published: 17 Jan 2020

    A contractor shows how his crew coats a roughly 750 square foot garage floor with a tinted 100% solids epoxy.

  4. Replace a Dishwasher: Water, Power, Drain and Leak Test

    Published: 22 Jul 2019

    Plumber Roger Wakefield removes an old dishwasher and installs a new stainless steel one in his own kitchen.

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    DIY is fine
  5. Replacing Worn Oak Stair Treads and Covering Pine Risers

    Published: 5 May 2019

    Tom Silva of Ask This Old House shows a homeowner how to replace loose, cracked, noisy split-level stair treads with new red oak.

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    DIY is fine
  6. Replacing a Single Handle Kitchen Faucet, From Old Lines to Leak Test

    Published: 6 Jan 2019

    A step-by-step guide to replacing a single handle kitchen faucet.

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    DIY is fine
  7. Painting a Room: Prep, Priming, Cutting In and Rolling Steps

    Published: 9 Oct 2018

    A Home Depot walkthrough of painting a room, from patching and sanding walls through taping, drop cloths, cutting in, priming and rolling two coats.

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    DIY is fine
  8. Blown-In Attic Insulation: Prep, Air Sealing and Machine Use

    Published: 28 Mar 2018

    Lowe's shows how to add blown-in fiberglass loose fill insulation over an existing layer in an attic.

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    Permit or a pro may be required
  9. Finding Studs: Tap, Drill, Magnet or Electronic Stud Finder

    Published: 13 Nov 2017

    Tom Silva of Ask This Old House shows ways to locate studs: tapping by sound and feel, checking trim for nail holes and drilling, and using an outlet box.

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    DIY is fine
  10. Hanging a Rain Gutter, Downspout and Rain Barrel Step by Step

    Published: 22 Feb 2016

    Tom Silva of This Old House shows a homeowner how to install a 24 gauge aluminum gutter on a low roof edge, then add a downspout with elbows and a rain barrel with a diverter.

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    DIY is fine
  11. Kitchen Sink and Faucet Swap: Removal, Disposer and Drain Hookup

    Published: 19 Dec 2015

    Richard Trethewey of Ask This Old House helps a Colorado homeowner replace a kitchen sink and faucet.

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    DIY is fine
  12. Swapping a Light Fixture for a Ceiling Fan on Old BX Wiring

    Published: 14 Nov 2014

    This Old House electrical contractor John Barros swaps a ceiling light fixture for a ceiling fan.

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    DIY is fine
  13. Attic Insulation: Cellulose, Fiberglass Batts and a Raised Platform

    Published: 30 Sep 2014

    This Old House general contractor Tom Silva adds insulation to an attic that had only about two inches of settled rock wool.

  14. Laminate Countertop Install: Measuring, Scribing and Sink Cutout

    Published: 5 Sep 2014

    Shows how to measure for and install a laminate countertop in a kitchen.

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    DIY is fine
  15. Adding a Dishwasher: Two-Branch Valve, Tailpiece and Plug Wiring

    Published: 18 Aug 2014

    This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey adds a new dishwasher to a kitchen.

  16. Paint a Room: Top-Down Order, Cutting In and Roller Technique

    Published: 10 Jul 2014

    A Lowe's walkthrough of painting a room: estimating paint, painting top down from ceiling to walls to trim, cutting in with a brush, rolling in a zig-zag pattern, taping trim, and cleaning up…

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    DIY is fine
  17. Epoxy Coating a Garage Floor: Etch, Roll Two Coats, Add Flakes

    Published: 11 Apr 2014

    This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching coat a garage floor.

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    DIY is fine
  18. How to Install a Stair Railing: Newels, Balusters and Handrail

    Published: 22 Apr 2011

    A Menards Around The House episode with Scott Feroni of Colonial Elegance shows how to install a stair railing.

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    DIY is fine