Need help with a project around your house? The experts at ASK THIS OLD HOUSE are ready to lend a hand. Each project includes clear, step-by-step guidance from contractors with years of job experience. Youll learn basic home improvement skills and the tricks-of-the trade that will give you the knowledge and confidence to complete any project successfully.
Kitchens - Installing a Tile Backsplash
Apr 4, 2011
Tile expert Joe Ferrante helps a homeowner who wants to install tile on a kitchen backsplash. The homeowner has selected a type of tile made up of 2x2 glass squares attached to a 12x12 mesh backing to make installation easier.
Kitchens - Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Apr 4, 2011
Tom helps a homeowner install a set of new kitchen cabinets. Before installing them, Tom takes all of the cabinets out of the boxes to inspect them. He finds a cracked panel in one cabinet, and also finds that the microwave cabinet is the wrong size.
Kitchens - Fixing a Jammed Garbage Disposer
Apr 4, 2011
Richard helps a pair of homeowners with a garbage disposer that has been jammed for more than a year.
Kitchens - Replacing a Kitchen Faucet
Apr 4, 2011
Richard helps a homeowner replace her old, leaky kitchen faucet with a newer model that included a builtin sprayer.
Kitchens - Installing Pendant Lighting
Apr 4, 2011
Kevin and an electrician help a homeowner add lighting over their kitchen’s peninsula counter.
Kitchens - Painiting Kitchen Cabinets
Apr 4, 2011
Kevin and painting expert Rich O’Neil shows a homeowner the proper way to paint her kitchen cabinets.
Kitchens - Building Laminate Countertops
Apr 4, 2011
Tom and Kevin remove and replace an old laminate kitchen countertop.
