ASK This Old House | Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes (S16 E25) FULL EPISODE
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Tom uses multiple techniques to make a drafty door weathertight; Mauro demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush; Roger and Jenn test out a variety of battery-operated lawn tools.
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To fix the door, Tom addressed multiple issues: the door was out of plumb, it was too short, and it was drafty.
To make the door plumb, Tom used a plumb bob, a chalk line, a chisel, and a shoulder plane. These can be found at home centers. It's also possible to use power tools to shave back the jamb, but hand tools will be required at the top and bottom of the door where those tools wouldn't fit.
The tools Tom used to lengthen the door, including the wood, clamps, wood glue, and hammer, can be found at home centers.
Tom also improved the weather stripping to make the door more weathertight. The automatic door bottom, the corner-groove weather stripping, and the corner-grooving tool and associated bits are all manufactured by Conservation Technology.
How to Clean Paintbrushes Like a Pro
Mauro suggests that the best way to clean a paintbrush is to be as gentle as possible. He recommends using warm water, a little bit of soap, and your fingers to try to clean the paintbrush.
If that does not work, a scrub pad can be used to gently brush off residue. Mauro used Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scouring Pads, manufactured by 3M. These can be found at home centers, department stores, and grocery stores.
Testing Battery Powered Yard Tools
Roger and Jenn determined that battery-powered tools work well for small- to medium-sized yards. While these tools were effective compared to gas tools, one setback they noticed is that batteries are not interchangeable across different brands of tools, and most companies do not make full lines of battery-powered yard tools. This means that multiple batteries are required in order to make the full switch from gas to battery.
Roger and Jenn saw a variety of tools manufactured by Husqvarna, Oregon, and Greenworks.
The battery-powered, ride-on lawnmower is manufactured by Ryobi.
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Battery-powered ride-on lawnmower
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Battery-powered yard tool examples
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Scrub pad to clean residue off paintbrushes
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ASK This Old House | Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes (S16 E25) FULL EPISODE
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Tommy is the definition of PROFESSIONAL!!! So much fun to watch!
Nice to see Roger's presence. One really dedicated man who i have watched throughout the series, going back to when Bob Vila was on TV, then had his Home Again show. I think it was 1988. This Old House has been a part of my life for over 30 years. Very educational with old time educational ways.
Roguh
That was the BEST door fix I have ever seen. Quality work !Tommy knows his stuff !!
I thought maybe they could get another nice door to fit. That said, I'm now looking at my non-standard sized doors that don't seal (1948 home) and thinking that I'll try some of these tricks (techniques, rather). Thanks Tommy!
Made for a better tutorial and more time consuming than my remedy: pack some rugs against the bottom.
Man, Tommy flexing with that special router for the door. Nice! 💪
Tommy is a wealth of knowledge. I enjoy how he explains and does things.
Tommy is a walking encyclopedia of contractor knowledge !
House sat for a friend years ago. Small yard. They had an older electric mower with a lead acid battery. Just enough juice to do the lawn, but it was so easy. Just pull out the charging plug, push it out of the garage, squeeze the handle and go. No throwing out your back trying to pull start an engine that hasn't seen maintenance in 10 years. Very quiet too. I chucked a bit when they put on hearing protection for the push mower.
They really went above and beyond for that man's door. It might have had something to do with the fact that his house was already a construction site and he had tons of sweat equity which naturally motivates Tom to get in the action a little bit more.
Mr.Tommy, you should open a school where people can attend and learn all that you know to pass down your unique expert knowledge for a truly hands-on experience. What a gem!
I often have to rewind snd replay what Mr. Silva did to understand... as I'm watching. Expert with a Capital E; master craftsman; wow!
Tommy is a gem,His skills and hands are a real gift.
I love this show.. mann.. watching it since my childhood as my dad was a master carpenter and i was learning from him. Now watching it as an adult with 3 children with MUCH more appreciation.
“It’s not original to the house!? Nevermind Tommy, we don’t want to save it anymore. Thanks for stopping by”
I think that is the same door my aunt put on her house in the 70s.
Haha, I was half-expecting that too.
Well, it's because of his deep knowledge of the styles of those Eastern homes, he knows. I wouldn't have known for sure.
i own the Kobalt 80v system: Hedge trimmer, chainsaw, lawn edger, string trimmer, and backpack blower. All same battery. I love it. Been using for 2 years now. No fuel, no oil, no spark plugs, no mixing and draining, easier storage. Again, I love it.
Tommy is a PROFESSIONAL VERY EDUCATED HE’S THE TYPE OF CONTRACTOR I WOULD TRUST AND RATHER HIGHER EVEN IF HE IS MORE EXPENSIVE BECAUSE HE SEEMS HONEST AND HE TEACHES YOU AND SHOWS YOU WHAT HE’S DOING AND WHY HE’S DOING IT
Tommy, you are the man, always a pleasure to watch your confidence and expertise...
This door fixing was absolutely amazing! I loved it! Now it's time for me to try DIY my crooked door! Wish me Luck!
Tommy, I know that you know that you have a very special talent. No matter the problem you have an answer for it. you are quite a person God bless you my friend
Steve (Shoey).
I'm forwarding this to my Dad! Thank you for helping me win the argument on how to store paint brushes!
Roger! Happy to see a flashback to his time on the show. RIP.
I love this show. Special thanks to Tom Silva.
I love the whole team thanks for the upload guys I've been watching this old house since I was 6 years old for 30 years now
It’s been 7 years literally 7 years since the last time I have seen this ! So happy I found this again
Tom Silva is a national treasure, especially in this age of “throw away and replace”
Never better than a professional Carpenter. Thank you.
Tommy is arguably one of the best carpenters on TV.
Is a blessing to Tommy or any of the guy's helping or building your home, i been watching them for so many year's my dreams were that if i ever want my house build i want them all to be involved. Thank you guy's you make many people happy because your work is perfect.
Blown away by that weatherstripping job
I love how Kevin always gifts himself Tommy’s cool tools 😂😂
Thank you guys. All of you have saved me a lot of time and money not to mention less headaches. 👍
from someone that grew up in construction and worked in the labor force. The hearing protection always cracks me up. Never seen it on a job site once. But this is still my favorite show ever.
What???? Huh??????
20 years in heavy highway. I'm deaf as a doornail. And I still have 40 years till I can retire(die)
You're a fool not to use hearing protection with power saws and even hammers and drills. But ridiculous to use with a battery-powered trimmer, those things are whisper quiet.
Tom is incredible......
Hello This Old House Team. Please give my best to Roger, and take care!
@Bob god bless you all!
Awesome, I've got a few doors out of square and plumb, they don't meet up with the jambs evenly.
One bit of advice I have for drilling the holes for the hinge screws, use a centerpunch first. I've had too many issues with drill bits walking around the location instead of drilling right on location. With a hinge you've really gotta get those holes lined up right, so a centerpunch is just the tool to ensure they do.
They have self centering drill bits specifically for hinges
yeah a vix bit works well, the center punch will also work or tap the end of a phillips number 2..
@@Kevin-mp5of or a lobstah tail...🦂
@@markr7018 a scorpion? Wtf
@@jeffwilson1399 im in Texas so they look different over here.
Raajaahhh! So glad to see you. Jen is great too.
did they really use ear protection with an electric lawn mower? haha..jokes aside, i love this show!!
I find Battery Operated Mowers are good on up to 3/4 maybe 1 acre of land where you are already mowing at least once a week so the grass is not tall. But if you are someone that is only mowing like every 2 to 4 weeks and the lawn tends to be Taller. Then Gas Power Mowers are much better Solution due to the power it gives to the blades. If anything, If you want to have a Battery Power Mower. Go for it, But, also Keep your Gas Power Mower as a backup. Battery Mowers are Getting better as the years go by and maybe in another 10 years they might even be On par with Gas Mowers.
I'm not sure about this one but I do it and it works out fine for preserving latex paint paintbrushes. When they're as clean as I can get them, I brush them several times over a bar of soap , shape them and then let them dry that way. When I need them again, I soak them the night before in water to get rid of the soap and use them clean and damp. I started doing that in college, when I was preserving my expensive oil painting bristles.
Its good seeing roger i miss him but i understood take roger stay well 👍
awesome work Master Contractor Tom Silva your the best
Best thing about an electric lawn mower, you can hand it on the wall without oil and gas going everywhere. I hang mine with the deck facing out so I can sit down to clean the inside of it and then it has a chance to dry which will extend its life.
That router bit for the weather strip is a fine carpentry tip. Thanks
WS98 Corner-Grooving Machine
Love tom. Second only to norm. The goat!
You are all magicians. Such a great job by all
I didn’t know a wire brush was bad for the brush. I’ve always done that to clean out dried paint after using the brush for a while. I assumed it was ok since all the brands sell a wire brush /comb tool.
A professional painter once gave me a good tip about paint brushes,when you are finished with your brush at the end of the day,load your brush with paint that you will be using the following day and put it into a plastic bag,the paint won’t harden and you are ready to go.
You can do that with your rollers too - wrap it in a couple of plastic bags (don't take it off the roller handle) and put it in the refrigerator. It will be ready to go back in the paint tray next morning.
So glad I saw the chiseling part cause I wanted to see some tricks. I wanted to use Grandpa's chisels for a wood project.
Great video always like seeing Tommy at work but I have a question about the router with the jig for the door weather strip. Where can I get one?
good job to Ryobi for their marketing and sales dept. I have a few of their tools and I like them!
Please, always show the hand tool option. Lots of us dont even have a router. But i got all day to chisel something out then sand!
the only thing I do not like about battery operated equipment is when the battery dies you have to stop a job and charge the battery rather the job is done or not so thats why I like gas powered equipment
@Hello Wood how are you doing
Now, all the work on the door was crazy. But that battery powered riding mower was 👌
Good door is a thousand bucks. Ask me how i know! I dont make so much money that i would rather know about how to fix the bottom of a door
18:00
Paint brush cleaning tip, how to store it.
Host: "storage"
@@Kevin-mp5of I know it too.
I was pointing out the host’s reaction.
Answering your question, I was born in Brazil from a Italian family, with a Russian wife living in the US for 35 years, working around lots of Spanish fellers.
Ask me again?
How many do you speak?
@@Kevin-mp5of Awesome
Did you ever see my point about Kevin (O’Connor) from aThis Old House?
Beautiful job Tommy! :)
You Tommy, are the man.
So well done!
this is very good technical job .
amazing work
Nice fix on the door, but Tommy insulted him by saying it was on a busy street LOL!
Boy you got to be good to know how to fix door like that. I couldn't never have done that. Ps do you guys come to ga. Ron
Tommy is the man...
@Hello Orlando how are you doing
Please wear Safety Glasses and Hard Hat at all times. Prepare for the unexpected with using equipment sometimes an event unexpected happens while ride a mower or pushing a rock or debris you cannot see can be thrown and bounce back and hit you in the face or head without warning and usually defying logic does happen. Working at Dupont for 27 years I have seen the impossible happen .
Please wear Safety Glasses and Hard Hat at all times 🙂.
@Hello Stephen how are you doing
That was a great repair of that door, I was wondering what tricks Tommy was going to pull out his bag.
nice to see him cut that jamb the old school way, chisel and a plane...
@@Kevin-mp5ofyep, plus he didn't have to drag heavy power tools out of the van.. old school for the win.
@@Kevin-mp5of yeah I hear ya.. I would have approached that job a bit more modern, obviously..
But cool to see anyways. I still carry a block plane in my tool bag if I need to ease something over or take a bit off an edge.
@@Kevin-mp5of i find it rare to see it on the job these days.
@@Kevin-mp5of well at least you show up with your plane sharp..
That front door repair was too complicated for me as a DYI. It's above my pay grade. 😆
Have no fear Tom is here. Just imagine all the money he has saved homeowners over the years.
Tommy I think you have every new tool that's come out.
Very great experience
Look at all those "Garden" tools , if i can only own half of them i would be working on me own .
Check out the EGO line. Great reviews across the board.
Fantastic video. I'm having problems with my door as well but where can I find one of those V bases for routers? Can't find one anywhere so far.
Tommy! Good stuff bro.
"Busy street though." Gee, thanks for the reminder Tommy.
Track Saws are no joke. I have the Kreg and it's the bacon of the wood world (it makes projects better)
Great job with that door.
@@brianglade848 Yes, that what is done most of the time ,but there are doors that better be saved and fixed .
Good "tips" Mauro!
That riding mower charged up like my late mom's electric wheelchair
Some of those riding ryobi lawnmowers still use nickel metal batteries, watch out for those.
Nice approach with the door, most people these days would rip whole unit out and replace..
@@brianglade848 nice to see something other than that.. no need to replace the whole unit sometimes.
. And the term is "approach with" hope I helped to expand your vocabulary today
An inch and quarter out of plumb! My goodness. Why not just reset the door jamb in the opening.? Just curious. Tommy knows better than I do. Chiseling out that big difference is probably not what I would have thought of.
The methods that true professionals use to fix common problems are enlightening to home owners with the desire to do the job ourselves, but who have no formal training in this area, and we rely on This Old House to find out how to do specific repairs and projects.
How does a young person in Massachusetts, for example, get the training and experience she or he needs to become a competent residential finish carpenter or a master of fixing these common problems quickly, efficiently and correctly, while meeting any applicable Building Code requirements? A show with a segment on this subject would be helpful to many viewers, including those who are young enough to just be picking a trade to follow and those older viewers who are thinking about making a mid-life career change, if such a segment has not already been shown.
Hey tommy, nice video, but let us know what tool you are using. On the door segment it looks like your peanut grinder with a flap disc, am I right? I have never seen a angle dado router. One of those tools you almost never need. You know I remember when you went to Kevin's home to show him how to, I think remove wallpaper . Tell me has he improved to journeyman level yet? I see he wanted that corner router. ;)
Why did they cut the battery tools demo before showing the chipper / shredder and the log splitter?
Roger is looking much better
I get the 2 inch of paint thing, but when you are triming a ceilling for hours, your brush is gonna get clogged, only way is to clean it every hour or so.
Didnt he say the gap at the bottom of the door was so big because they removed layers of flooring? What happens when they add new floors?
So how much is that work that Tommy just put in to repair that door to its flushing and weather tight?
That door is almost a days’ worth of work. Another couple hours for finishing/painting with another 1 or 2 trips to the job. $1000 easy, if you live in a medium sized city. Large city, depending on the neighborhood, maybe $2000.
He should have showed a photo of the inside jamb when done. Cant imagine that after moving the hinges that much that the reveals inside look correct.
I don't know who you hire for what should be a couple hours of work. The most time would be in the waiting for the paint to dry.
@@shatoyancy9102 That's what I was thinking, the door looked fairly evenly spaced with the jamb, while sure it was too large it looked like it belonged. Him moving the top part of the door an inch and a quarter in has to look all jacked up on the inside now.
@@patzeuner8385 for the quote: assume 30 minutes drive each way, 1 hour to understand the customer’s goal, take photos, measurements, etc. [2 hours]. Order, or pick-up, the automatic threshold [1 hour]. Drive to the job, All that trimming the Jams without removing them, clean up after yourself. [2 hours]. The work on the door [2 hours]. Rehang the door while the glue is still drying [2 hours]. Drive to the job again, remove the door, sand and primer. Rehang the door. [2 hours]. Final trip to the job using a one coat 2 part paint that will cure on-contact, and all the masking needed. [1 hours]. Cleanup and billing [1 hour]. It’s a 13 hour job. Nope it’s a 15 hour job. 12 of which are billable for the quote. Smaller city, $75 per billable hour. Large city downtown, $125 per hour. That job is $1000 in a medium sized city. $2000 in a large city.
@@kimsmoke17 like I said for a couple hrs. worth of work. This is something the semi experienced weekend warrior could do, or a local handyman. They don't pad the bill. If you are in the business of remodeling, then yes, take all the time in the world, so you can bill the max in hours. In your comment, there's a lot of 2 hrs for this and that.
I have done this type of work and it doesn't take 2 hrs to do a 1/2 job, like cleanup. Oh, and I actually move when I'm working, that's why I am always leary of the estimates, specially for time that is claimed. I'm all for helping the local contractors, but I don't recommend the guys that like to help themselves to the customers wallet.
Mauro has been hanging out with Richard too much with his cutaways and ferrules
16:10 oh Kevin, please don't do that!
Great Video!!
HELP!! ITS January 15th I usually fix everything in my house But PROBLEM HERE
I HAVE SOLID CORE DOOR BASEMENT JAM CRACKED THERE WAS NOO STUD ON SIDES OF JAM SMH I REMOVED HINGE SIDE JAM BUT STORM DOOR IS LOOSENING
I was wondering why he chiseled it out too. 😂
Oscillating saws aren't that expensive. Surely you can find more uses than 1 door jam.
Anyone know the type / name of the door frame?
3:46
Ooh I wonder if Tommy's person made his speed square holder by watching TOH!
the RUclipsr colinfurze made an electric riding mower out of an old gas riding mower and setup a soral shed to charge it. so it's likely possible to use renewable energy sources to charge the batteries for your electric lawn tools. his video was EV Mower Conversion with Solar Charging Station Oct 28, 2021
Wouldn’t they need to sand and re-prime the exposed wood on the door frame prior to adding the weather stripping?
Don't really think it would take away or add too much to the door to render the weather stripping ineffective. The stuff is made to seal a fairly dependable range of space.
I feel so dumb when it comes to doors now. lol
What power tool are you using around the door frame once the corrected plumb has been chiseled out?
That was an oscillating sander
"Let me get my ear protection"
(gentle whirring noises ensue)
Milwaukee blowes are the BEST ,,NOT RYOBI