Hot Construction & Repair How-Tos
How To: Install a motion sensor light switch
Check out this video to learn how to install a motion sensor light switch. It will save energy and cut down on costs. Install a motion sensor light switch.
How To: Cut cement backer board with professional results
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a simple way to cut cement backer board using an inexpensive carbide-tipped tool, much like cutting drywall. This is a great home repair project tip for your house.
How To: Make a tar and chip driveway surface
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows a different kind of driveway than most people in the Tri-state have on their home property -- one made of tar and chips.
How To: Use drywall joint compounds in your home repairs
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates an easy way to get smooth corners with a joint compound in your drywall remodel work in your house. Home repair has never been easier.
How To: Use cut nails to drive through wood and concrete
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to drive a cut nail through a 2x4 piece of wood, and into a concrete wall. This will help save you time and money in your house repair projects.
How To: Repair a subfloor in your home
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a very simple way to repair a hard to reach subfloor by squaring up the opening. Watch and learn how to keep your house looking sharp.
How To: Cut ceramic tile for your home projects
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, introduces many ways to cut ceramic tiles for any project in your house.
How To: Prevent wood splitting when nailing
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting while nailing it down with your hammer in your home repair projects.
How To: Use a builders level in your home projects
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how easy it can be to make a level line across an entire room in your house.
How To: Properly adjust the door hinges in your home
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates the importance of properly adjusted door hinges in your home.
How To: Construct scaffolding at your own house
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to easily erect scaffolding at your own home, for whatever repair project you may need it for.
How To: Install a three-way lighting switch in your home
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to wire up a 3-way switch in your house, into an electrical circuit, for your lighting needs.
How To: Get fresh air in your home with a air supply vent
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to get fresh air into your home. Furnaces, gas water heaters, exhaust fans, et cetera, push air from houses, and it must be replaced.
How To: Drill holes in wood studs for PVC pipe fittings
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, demonstrates how to drill holes for PVC plumbing pipe fittings so that you don't waste valuable time in your home enlarging a mis-drilled hole.
How To: Use a pressure washer to clean asphalt roof shingles
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, walks you through how to use a pressure washer to clean moss, lichen, and algae off your roof without damaging the shingles of your home.
How To: Use a right angle drill to make a hole for your PVC
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, demonstrates why a right angle saw is a much better tool than a hold saw, in particular situations. Your plumbing PVC pipe will fit nice and snug, and this tip will save you time and money.
How To: Install a drain and vent pipe with this plumbing tip
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, shares a quick lesson to help you out of a tough spot when working with plumbing vent pipe. If you're installing a sink, and need to follow the codes, then just work around it with this trick.
How To: Install a four-way lighting switch in your home
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, demonstrates how to wire up a 4-way switch, and where to place a 4-way switch in an electrical circuit in your home.
How To: Keep roof shingles free of moss, algae, and mildew
Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, shares an easy way to keep your homes roof shingles free from moss, algae, and mildew. With the natural wonders of copper, you'll never have to clean green scum off of your houses roof.
How To: Use gutter protection on the eave of your roof
Gutter protection comes in many different forms for your home, and to find the best gutter guard, Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, prepares to test several different models on his house.
How To: Remove algae stains from roof shingles
Tim Carter demonstrates the right way to eliminate many roof stains, such as black roof stains and algae roof stains. Watch video for best results.
How To: Cut crown molding with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to cut crown molding. Steps:
How To: Make a wooden planter
Learn some basic carpentry skills to construct your own wooden planter for the garden and create new DIY flower pots and outdoor decor using recycled materials.
How To: Fix a leaky basement wall with This Old House
In this video, This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to repair a basement wall leak around a drainpipe.
How To: Build a stylish bar cabinet with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build a stained-glass bar cabinet. Steps:
How To: Fix a squeaky carpet floor with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a squeaky carpet. Steps:
How To: Hang drywall on a ceiling with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how put drywall on a ceiling. Steps:
How To: Create a cope cut for crown molding
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make an inside joint for crown molding. Steps:
How To: Repair plaster molding with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair plaster molding. Steps:
How To: Build deck stairs with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make deck stairs. Steps:
How To: Install composite decking with This Old House
Watch this video with This Old House to learn how to build a composite deck. Steps:
How To: Build a deck over a concrete stoop with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to put a deck over a concrete step. Steps:
How To: Attach a deck to a house with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to attach a deck to your house. Steps:
How To: Install a deadbolt lock with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a deadbolt lock. Steps:
How To: Build a small deck with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to create a small deck. Steps:
How To: Replace a threshold with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace an old threshold. Steps:
How To: Repair a damaged doorjamb with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a broken door jamb. Steps:
How To: Repair a skewed door with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how fix a unbalanced door. Steps:
How To: Replace a prehung exterior door with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a prehung door. Steps:
How To: Replace an interior door with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old how to learn how to install an interior door. Steps: