ASK This Old House | 2-Prong Outlet, Deck Stair Railing (S20 E1) FULL EPISODE

[@parzdiver]

Loved listening to Rich talk about soldering pipes. Really felt his love of the craft.

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! Thank You So Very Much for the information about the GFCI receptacles. :)

[@firemanj35]

This came out really nice, all the segments, but I really appreciate the way Mauro put so much into getting the paun done right so it lasts.

[@danimkn579]

Railing job looks so beautiful

[@janking2762]

I love Grk screws! Almost never strip out, last many decades, in my experience (40years).

[@joshgochenour4062]

as a DIY person an owner of a house over 40yrsw old i have enjoyed many of the videos that i have ran across. Recently ive been trying to find a video of heating installation system that is both cost efficent and DIY friendly. This home has no heating system in it as the previous owners always used electric heaters. Any suggestions or directions that can help me with this project would be great. Thank you and keep up the great videos

[@degenwow]

Thank you TOH!!!

[@meethree6305]

I miss Roger 😞

[@doddinator14]

Can you actually solder right next to teflon?

[@Pallidus_Rider]

I replaced all of the 2-prong recepticals in my Dad's old 1948 house with GFCI receptacles. Side note: all the outlets were already grounded to the house when originally built.

[@elainerussell924]

Million dollar rails !

[@Snarkbar]

I loved the "carefully...heh"

[@zacburgess5318]

I’ve always heard that you want to leave the bottom side of outdoor wood pieces unpainted so they wouldn’t hold moisture, or at least with regards to painting old 3 rail fence. Is this just different being that it’s a railing or made from different materials?

[@tatsumaru12345]

Love the new intro and production! '19 didnt have it right?! Even if its showing only 1080p, you can tell these cameras weren't cheap

[@Herlongian]

Is vacuuming enough to get all the dust off before painting? Have you used a tack cloth?

[@elainerussell924]

Use a power washer !

[@marcusgunderson634]

After removing the joist tape from the paper backing you're supposed to let the paper blow across the yard.

[@bobrebera494]

Great job-👍👍👍

[@joejoeh6204]

Love it

[@brianfong5711]

18:28 Wait those top rails don't line UP to the stair rails WTF!

[@TheHawksFan77]

The old rail is not to code, the new one is.

[@DW-ni4xb]

Think railing should been same height as the other railing but looks good either way

[@markowalski1]

I have never been able to get a straight answer as to why 2 prong outlets even exist. My house was built in the 1960s and is full of them. It's not like we didn't understand the basic properties of electricity back then.

[@ElectricGears]

Less of an emphasis on safety and cost savings mostly. The first 2 prong receptacles would have been supplied with knob and tube, that's even before armored cable (BX) was available where you could use the steal jacket as a ground. If you don't have national headlines constantly listing out how many babies are electrocuted, mandating safety standards is a slow process. Plus, with our lower 110V standard, the shocks aren't as lethal (although they absolutely can be).

[@SignorLuigi]

It was a shame you didn't inform viewers that all the outlet recepticles "downstream" from the GFCI/AFCI are also protected in a 2-wire set-up as long as you connect the downstream recepticles to the LOAD terminals of the GFCI/AFCI recepticle. Because of this, it is best to Install the GFCI/AFCI in the "lead" outlet of a circuit. Then all you need are regular 3-prong outlets in the rest of the outlets in a circuit for a complete, relatively inexpensive conversion of ALL the outlets in a 2-wire circuit.

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

Obviously common sense😂

[@Lando1020]

But in this example they didn't mention using loads of the GFCI. Maybe that's why they didn't mention any "downstream" receptacles? Because there aren't any?

[@reallunacy]

Are they still protected without the ground wire?

[@davidbrooks4294]

If your house is still wired with two wire ,then a three wire doesn't make sense. Unless you use that GFCI/AFCI work around.

[@SignorLuigi]

@@Lando1020 I was referring to a "general real life case situation" where there would normally be multiple outlets on a single circuit. It would be nice for viewers to know that they only need to buy one relatively expensive GFCI/AFCI recepticle per ENTIRE circuit so long as you install the GFCI/AFCI receptacle in the "lead" position.

[@bngr_bngr]

Copper develops holes over time.

[@janking2762]

In my area, the well water ph will create pinholes in copper. You can get really good at patching these, continually replace the pipe, or choose another material.

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

Pex is best

[@donc-m4900]

Polybutylene is best, or what they said in the 80's. Oops.

[@calebplumleeoutdoors]

Weird youtuby intro segment there lol. Reminds me of the all channels of dudes with mustaches making cutting boards in their garage workshop and slowmo B-Roll of themselves making coffee 😆

[@dereksellars]

I liked this video, buy it has been on before.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Acrylic latex paint going over oil base primer?????? Hmmm

[@pcdm43145]

I thought the same thing... I was taught, if you had to mix the two, oil goes over acrylic.

[@TheFriendlyCorgi]

2 prongs: its safe now-but please replace. Most electrical codes are calling for 3 prong to avoid harm, fires, and death/loss of property.

[@scotttovey]

Two prongs are not allowed in new builds. You only run into this with older houses.

[@miroslav-kalapov]

Here in Europe we just connect the neutral wire to both the neutral and the grounding prong of the receptacle when we have a 2-wire installation. This way you still have the path of least resistance and overcurrent protection. The downsides is that you don't have the GFCI protection which is build into the panel when you have a 3-wire installation.

[@im_a-man]

Should of installed the last bottom step deck board over the post before the handrail. The thin notched out piece nailed on the back side would drive me crazy

[@Scubamike4499]

I agree

[@leonardhandzlik6008]

So, I guess both of you graduated with a degree in English from HAHVAHD.

[@TheFriendlyCorgi]

As an engineer-flux is optional. Its helpful but it definitely is optional only if you're good at soldering.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

So now we're jumping to season 20? What happened with season 43 episode 2?

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

You’re thinking of This Old House…

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@TXDeathInvestigator yeah, I realized that in the chat, but thanks 😊

[@Mike_Greentea]

Where’s “Thin diesel” ? From 10 yrs ago

[@randomcrap763]

Well, this is an older one "Soldering will always be the connection of choice" Most Plumbers I know today use the press :)

[@clearviewtechnical]

Pro press is a silly option. NEVER rely on rubber or neoprene for behind the wall connection. Chlorine in city water will ALWAYS breakdown non metallic materials over time. But Pro Press or Shark bite is OK for emergency repairs not concealed behind walls.

[@njwags95]

The 4x4 posts were placed unpainted against dirt…I give it 2 years before it starts rotting like the first step

[@WarrenTheSpark]

Decent ngl

[@randygreenwood1096]

Kaitlin is beautiful!

[@jharding32]

Those stair rails meet the column way higher than the existing rail. Looks terrible.

[@johnsee7269]

Weird comments... They did a lot of things right; everything right in my opinion. Maro is not Michelangelo Mr. Perfect; very professional and a painter not an artist. Although 😮, I do deplore the lack of Van Gogh brush strokes, what was he thinking; 🤣. 🎨 🚫

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

Mario sanded before priming but not after. That was brand new wood, and after he was done painting it, it looked like it was 50 years old. All lumpy and thick didn’t even sand that oil-based primer down.

[@dirediredude]

I've been watching a lot of This Old House recently and that's consistent going back 10+ years. I think for the most part these guys on the show all do great work, give good advice, and are all licensed professionals. But that is definitely not stopping over confident DIYers that want to chime in with their unsolicited advice at any opportunity they can. I've quickly learned that in the home improvement world there is no shortage of overly confident opinions lol.

[@johnsee7269]

@@dirediredude Well said! House painting and auto body painting are two different things/processes. But... Maby a little metal flake or a few skulls would liven up the typically drably painted 🏠 house. Nah... 🥴

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Tune in and hear Nathan say - "I wish I had listened to my mother and become a lawyer.", Rich Trethewey accidentally solders his watch to a hot water pipe, and Mauro recieves a ticket for double parking! All that, and more, on Ask This Old House!

[@sirhamalot8651]

13:34 Yeah, don't do that. Clamp down the wood and keep both hands on the handles. This guy is one knot away from the saw skipping and taking off his thumb.

[@themalacast]

I don't think he is. Time will tell I suppose!

[@Scubamike4499]

To address your first issue, anytime they go to a home center, you can see its always a home depot. They are a sponsor

[@allegory7638]

Put a 2 x _ treated doubler behind the bottom riser to give the post screws some real structure to screw into. Watch the unprepared post bottoms againt the ground start rotting. Actually explain how current and GFCI actually works. Stop the overproduced cinematography aimed at suburban housewives, such as that segment with Richard. Figure it out ATOH, stick with what made you successful in the first place, content over presentation.

[@themalacast]

It's so odd that they chose a man with shaky English to be a tv presenter to an English audience. What were they thinking?

[@Guardducks]

It's so annoying watching Maro paint, he always does things backwards. Backwards Maro .

[@ncooty]

I could do without the heavy-handed cinematography. Maybe newer DIYers are drawn in by the obscenely self-involved Instagram glam look. Maybe they think busted knuckles and dirty jeans look better in soft-focus close-ups with a warm diffuser.

[@gameeverything816]

Lol lotsa slomo shots of...painting? How exciting! 🙄

[@Scubamike4499]

Holmes shows do that do, slow motion tool action Totally unnecessary

[@sonny323]

Show how to replace the outlet. Dont just talk about it

[@loganverdery]

Hey thisold house

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

I have always been a devoted fan of the show and hold a great deal of respect for Mario. However, after watching the recent episode featuring a painting project, I wanted to share my insights in the hope of contributing to the show's excellence. While Mario is undoubtedly talented, the use of Behr paint raised some questions. Considering the array of exceptional paint brands available, a collaboration with a true painting expert could potentially elevate the quality of the project. Moreover, the choice of opening both paint cans for priming left me curious, as this technique is not standard practice. Additionally, I observed the use of oil-based primer before painting. It's essential to let oil-based primer cure fully before applying paint to ensure a durable finish. I believe this detail, if addressed, would improve the overall outcome. One aspect that struck me as inconsistent was the sanding process. Mario sanded before priming, but the lack of sanding after priming seemed somewhat amateurish. A more comprehensive sanding process would undoubtedly contribute to a smoother and more professional finish. I offer these observations with the utmost respect and admiration for the show's content. I believe that embracing these suggestions could lead to even more exceptional results and further enhance the viewers' experience. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to witnessing the continued success of the show.

[@puzzleluvr]

You do realize they're at least partially sponsored by Home Depot, right? That's why they're using Behr paint.

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

@@puzzleluvr yes but still lol

[@jej3451]

His name is Mauro

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

@@jej3451 oh sorry. Still a horrible painter though.

[@frankgray-333]

Shut up

[@edkienzler406]

“Sounds good”…scripted as always!!!

[@garrettbrown4071]

It's not just poor leadership. SLRP has already been suspended. I wonder why? 🤔 What incentive is there for people to commission into the military if their loans will be paid off (by the government) without them having to sacrifice anything, i.e., some time, giving back to the nation. Additionally, you beat the crap out of your body for 20+ years, and you don't have a true retirement (BRS). The worst thing the Army did was get rid of the high three. Oh, it costs a lot of money, you say? How about Congress retracts their authority to declare war from the Executive branch and do what they are supposed to do. Maybe if we don't invade sovereign countries and destabilize entire global regions for ten to twenty years at a time, we may be able to have a full retirement for our servicemen and women. Twenty years of constant war has broken the Army. Is it still lethal? Hell yes. Is the leadership an issue? Yes, no doubt. Is the NCO Corps broken? Without a doubt. No, there is no mystery as to why they want out.

[@ncooty]

All that from Ask This Old House?

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

U smokin crack son

[@KendrasEdge757]

This is like 24 seasons old whoever’s runnin this channel needs to be replaced.

[@tempesttube]

This is _Ask This Old House_, which is another show. This is from two seasons ago. How old do you think Nathan is? 😂

[@TheHawksFan77]

Amazing that they had that power tool technology 24 years ago, think before you comment.