ASK This Old House | Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes (S16 E25) FULL EPISODE

[@paulduncan5534]

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.

[@bjornjoseph]

Roguh

[@g.fortin3228]

That was the BEST door fix I have ever seen. Quality work !Tommy knows his stuff !!

[@wlp6200]

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!

[@65csx83]

Made for a better tutorial and more time consuming than my remedy: pack some rugs against the bottom.

[@impsquared]

Tommy is the definition of PROFESSIONAL!!! So much fun to watch!

[@DarthBalsamic]

Tommy is a wealth of knowledge. I enjoy how he explains and does things.

[@sleepforeveryone]

Man, Tommy flexing with that special router for the door. Nice! 💪

[@canoeshoe]

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.

[@johnsee7269]

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!

[@jblyon2]

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.

[@stroker-ve4ru]

Tommy is a gem,His skills and hands are a real gift.

[@pipoclaude6771]

Tommy, you are the man, always a pleasure to watch your confidence and expertise...

[@D_SQ]

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.

[@michaeljin9043]

This door fixing was absolutely amazing! I loved it! Now it's time for me to try DIY my crooked door! Wish me Luck!

[@flexjay87]

Tommy is a walking encyclopedia of contractor knowledge !

[@BrokeYuppie718]

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

[@zuberpatel3638]

I love this show. Special thanks to Tom Silva.

[@tjhanlonjr]

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

[@Jimbo234GW]

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.

[@ReadwithChimey]

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!

[@Benny-mq3kv]

It’s been 7 years literally 7 years since the last time I have seen this ! So happy I found this again

[@lalajohnson7194]

I'm forwarding this to my Dad! Thank you for helping me win the argument on how to store paint brushes!

[@shoey64]

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).

[@John_Benson]

Tom Silva is a national treasure, especially in this age of “throw away and replace”

[@adavazquez3378]

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.

[@scatpack1381]

Thank you guys. All of you have saved me a lot of time and money not to mention less headaches. 👍

[@MikesTropicalTech]

Roger! Happy to see a flashback to his time on the show. RIP.

[@Katwoman4318]

Never better than a professional Carpenter. Thank you.

[@luisalbertocastro5940]

Hello This Old House Team. Please give my best to Roger, and take care!

[@luisalbertocastro5940]

@Bob god bless you all!

[@ekujj13]

Tom is incredible......

[@fxprocc]

Tommy is arguably one of the best carpenters on TV.

[@carmelonavarro7327]

“It’s not original to the house!? Nevermind Tommy, we don’t want to save it anymore. Thanks for stopping by”

[@thetruthno1]

I think that is the same door my aunt put on her house in the 70s.

[@danceswithdirt7197]

Haha, I was half-expecting that too.

[@BuddyQuaid]

Well, it's because of his deep knowledge of the styles of those Eastern homes, he knows. I wouldn't have known for sure.

[@Belboz99]

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.

[@Fkidd702]

They have self centering drill bits specifically for hinges

[@chrisburns5691]

yeah a vix bit works well, the center punch will also work or tap the end of a phillips number 2..

[@markr7018]

@@Kevin-mp5of or a lobstah tail...🦂

[@jeffwilson1399]

@@markr7018 a scorpion? Wtf

[@markr7018]

@@jeffwilson1399 im in Texas so they look different over here.

[@wlp6200]

Raajaahhh! So glad to see you. Jen is great too.

[@victor-manuel-pr]

awesome work Master Contractor Tom Silva your the best

[@collinram96]

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.

[@jeffwilson1399]

What???? Huh??????

[@jeffwilson1399]

20 years in heavy highway. I'm deaf as a doornail. And I still have 40 years till I can retire(die)

[@ssl3546]

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.

[@dandeleona4760]

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.

[@ronaldtillinghast6763]

Its good seeing roger i miss him but i understood take roger stay well 👍

[@instanoodles]

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.

[@azeraeth]

You are all magicians. Such a great job by all

[@PaulHenreid]

That router bit for the weather strip is a fine carpentry tip. Thanks

[@wkobayashim]

WS98 Corner-Grooving Machine

[@checkfoldcallraise]

I love how Kevin always gifts himself Tommy’s cool tools 😂😂

[@lauralake7430]

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!

[@ChakatNightspark]

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.

[@Noexcusis]

You Tommy, are the man.

[@jmedina7758]

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?

[@scottavery9108]

Love tom. Second only to norm. The goat!

[@noahpvd]

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.

[@mmcq3360]

So well done!

[@timwood1141]

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

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Wood how are you doing

[@dyannevans9179]

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

[@EugenioFranklin]

18:00 Paint brush cleaning tip, how to store it. Host: "storage"

[@EugenioFranklin]

@@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?

[@EugenioFranklin]

@@Kevin-mp5of Awesome Did you ever see my point about Kevin (O’Connor) from aThis Old House?

[@christophermm23]

Now, all the work on the door was crazy. But that battery powered riding mower was 👌

[@lauralake7430]

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

[@stevecanny1583]

Beautiful job Tommy! :)

[@Animusapertus]

did they really use ear protection with an electric lawn mower? haha..jokes aside, i love this show!!

[@Zincink]

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.

[@Yaketyyak21]

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.

[@dalesworld1308]

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.

[@orlandomelendez2365]

Tommy is the man...

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Orlando how are you doing

[@rayfrazier8657]

amazing work

[@bdwoodworking6411]

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.

[@singhA1968]

this is very good technical job .

[@davidhenley3967]

Tommy I think you have every new tool that's come out.

[@saintmichael1874]

Tommy! Good stuff bro.

[@nscaledelights]

That was a great repair of that door, I was wondering what tricks Tommy was going to pull out his bag.

[@chrisburns5691]

nice to see him cut that jamb the old school way, chisel and a plane...

[@chrisburns5691]

@@Kevin-mp5ofyep, plus he didn't have to drag heavy power tools out of the van.. old school for the win.

[@chrisburns5691]

@@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.

[@chrisburns5691]

@@Kevin-mp5of i find it rare to see it on the job these days.

[@chrisburns5691]

@@Kevin-mp5of well at least you show up with your plane sharp..

[@roomdog40]

"Busy street though." Gee, thanks for the reminder Tommy.

[@impsquared]

good job to Ryobi for their marketing and sales dept. I have a few of their tools and I like them!

[@oogrooq]

Good "tips" Mauro!

[@stephendevore3902]

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 🙂.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Stephen how are you doing

[@Tamilan_wood_work4362]

Very great experience

[@MrOlea]

Nice fix on the door, but Tommy insulted him by saying it was on a busy street LOL!

[@65csx83]

Why did they cut the battery tools demo before showing the chipper / shredder and the log splitter?

[@kimsmoke17]

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.

[@shatoyancy9102]

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.

[@patzeuner8385]

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.

[@Mike__B]

@@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.

[@kimsmoke17]

@@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.

[@patzeuner8385]

@@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.

[@chrisburns5691]

Nice approach with the door, most people these days would rip whole unit out and replace..

[@chrisburns5691]

@@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

[@brotherthelonius7036]

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.

[@bobbyjames9827]

Wouldn’t they need to sand and re-prime the exposed wood on the door frame prior to adding the weather stripping?

[@nova31337]

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.

[@davel9015]

Check out the EGO line. Great reviews across the board.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

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.

[@786otto]

Great job with that door.

[@786otto]

@@brianglade848 Yes, that what is done most of the time ,but there are doors that better be saved and fixed .

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

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. ;)

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Have no fear Tom is here. Just imagine all the money he has saved homeowners over the years.

[@brendanodonnell6419]

What power tool are you using around the door frame once the corrected plumb has been chiseled out?

[@lauralake7430]

That was an oscillating sander

[@alexandregr5440]

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.

[@1971mav]

Oscillating saws aren't that expensive. Surely you can find more uses than 1 door jam.

[@Highlanddragon]

That riding mower charged up like my late mom's electric wheelchair

[@wlp6200]

Track Saws are no joke. I have the Kreg and it's the bacon of the wood world (it makes projects better)

[@erikgarcia6537]

Great Video!!

[@trankt54155]

So how much is that work that Tommy just put in to repair that door to its flushing and weather tight?

[@AdamEdward]

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?

[@garyg8036]

That front door repair was too complicated for me as a DYI. It's above my pay grade. 😆

[@hpain6261]

Roger is looking much better

[@ivanolongo2627]

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

[@nick4leader]

Mauro has been hanging out with Richard too much with his cutaways and ferrules

[@glenselenselvs]

Look at all those "Garden" tools , if i can only own half of them i would be working on me own .

[@jimjones9264]

Does anyone know what that v-rail router fun is called?

[@williamsmith9026]

THAT V BASED ROUTER. brand?????? Where to buy??? Found the link. They sure do make it tough to buy!

[@MattDoyleMusicOhio]

Where did the link go?

[@williamsmith9026]

@@MattDoyleMusicOhio I don't even remember where I found it😂 I did buy the machine and invested in a out 20 ft of each size plus I also bought the stuff you silicone in place.. The doir jamb I used it on gave me tons of problems because there was caulk in it. Envision routing caulk and expecting it to stay open. Needless to say I used the glue in stuff. That did work nice though and their graduating size system worked well for this 120+ year old doorway. I haven't used the rig since but, it like the domino... when you need it its priceless

[@wkobayashim]

@@MattDoyleMusicOhio WS98 Corner-Grooving Machine

[@claytonbill]

Anyone know the type / name of the door frame? 3:46

[@MrKyleDD]

Ooh I wonder if Tommy's person made his speed square holder by watching TOH!

[@shatoyancy9102]

What’s with using the side of the hammer?

[@brianmiller1580]

You are less likley to miss the chisel and hit your hand because your eye is focused on the sharp end of the chisel

[@shatoyancy9102]

@@brianmiller1580 been doing carpentry for 25 years, this seems ridiculous. Maybe he was just showing the homeowner how not to hit his knuckles?

[@reaperbot5226]

the KZbinr 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

[@mattninja7709]

The battery tools in California are ridiculous… They are having power shortages because they can’t produce enough electricity for the state.. The governor wants to eliminate gas entirely… I can see why everyone leaves that state.

[@glennkoven5497]

How to fix screen door onto door jam that keeps falling off

[@scotttovey]

That depends on why it keeps falling off. If the screws are coming out of the door jamb, then you need to fill the holes and re-drill them.

[@scotttovey]

You could also drill them out and insert dowels into them, then drill new holes into the dowels.

[@chrisburns5691]

screw it back on, use larger/longer screws.. if the wood you are screwing into is shot, then deal with that first..

[@MrHowieZ1973]

I feel so dumb when it comes to doors now. lol