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The drainage pipe used for extending downspouts is non-perforated Schedule 40 PVC pipe with 4-inches-diameter. Some jobs will also require flexible drainpipe, which is invaluable for getting around obstacles or following uneven terrain. For our installation, we used it to snake around a few large boulders we couldn’t pry out. What You Need for a Downspout Extension Along with the drainage pipe, you’ll need an assortment of PVC elbows, T-fittings, couplings, adapters and other specialty fittings that allow you to connect together the pipe sections....

Mortise Lockset Parts Multiple parts make up full mortise locksets. Nothing was standard during manufacturing 100 years ago, so each lock may be slightly different. Here are some general universal parts: The lockbox is the carcass that contains all of the small parts within the lockset. It’s also the part that slides into the door. The latch is the part of the door that opens and closes with the twist of the door knob....

What causes the mold on my roof? How can I get rid of it? How can I keep it from coming back? — Trudy, Muskegon, Michigan What is Roof Algae? The black mold-like stains and streaks that appear on roofs, particularly light-colored asphalt shingles, is actually a blue-green algae (Gloeocapsa magma). Commonly found in climates with warm, humid summers, it does no damage to the roofing, but it certainly does looks bad....

Fortunately, the pipe that’s most susceptible to extremely cold weather—the outdoor hose faucet—is also one of the easiest to protect from freezing. Here, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace an existing hose faucet with a freeze-proof faucet. Prevent outdoor faucets from freezing Water expands when it freezes, and if that water is sitting in a pipe, the resulting pressure can be enough to crack it....

How to Install Gas Logs Tools

This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers used 2- and 3-inch polished stones from Stone Decorative to create this spiral-pattern mosaic, which can be scaled up or down depending on the size of your site and the stones you select. “Just be sure to lay the stones on edge for added strength and stability,” he says. Pebble Mosaic Overview Project Timeline Friday: Sort the stones and lay out the pattern Saturday: Lay the base, set the stones, and let the concrete begin to cure Sunday: Grout the stones into place...

Read the step-by-step instructions below and scroll down for a list of tools, materials, and cut list needed for the project. Steps for Making a DIY Reversible Porch Sign 1. Size the Frame Pieces Starting with the 1x12 board at its full 6-foot height, measure and miter the 1x2 frame pieces on edge so that they wrap around the corners of the board. 2. Apply the Finishes Using a foam roller, cover one side of the board with two coats of white paint, and the other side with two coats of black paint....

Types of TV Mounts There are essentially three types of TV mounts: fixed, tilting, and full motion. Which mount would work best depends on the scenario. How to Hang a Flat-Screen TV Fixed mounts are ideal for situations where the wall in front of the couch is unobstructed, allowing the TV to be mounted at a seated eye level. Tilting mounts are useful for scenarios where the TV will mount above a fireplace or mantle, as it can tilt down to improve the viewing angle....

While you don’t have to be a pro to learn how to paint like one, there is more to a good paint job than just slathering some color on the wall. That’s where we come in. Below, This Old House technical editor Mark Powers shows how to paint a room expertly in one weekend, from the first scratch of the pole sander to the final feather of the brush. And you won’t be wasting time taping off every corner or backtracking with the touch-up brush like an amateur....

Steps for Plunging a Toilet Step 1: Get the right type of plunger The key to resolving most clogged toilets efficiently is to have the right kind of toilet plunger. When most people think of a plunger, they envision the standard plunger, where the rubber cup part resembles a dome. Standard plungers are helpful in fixing clogged sinks or tubs, but the best tool for unclogging a toilet is the flanged plunger, which has a sleeve-like extension (or flange) projecting from the cup....

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Shown: Walnut Edge Grain from The Grothouse Lumber Company, about $90 per square foot; glumber.com Butcher Block Countertop Overview Butcher block is merely slices of wood glued together into inches-thick slabs—a particularly sturdy and stable work surface in a kitchen. However, if you plan to put food on your butcher block, make sure to choose a product that has a nontoxic finish. Installing a butcher block starts with ordering one to fit your space....

A few years ago, I tested eight 10-in. dual-bevel sliding compound miter saws and found one of Metabo HPTs to be among the most accurate of them. So, I had high hopes for this new cordless 36V model (C3607DRAQ4), which is made in Japan. I put the saw through a series of objective tests, and to use on my remodeling projects. We also put it to use on Sweenor Builders job sites for several months....

Today, there are tons of contemporary faucet options that can turn a drab bathroom into a chic washroom. Here’s where to find some: Signature Hardware Exira Wall-Mount Cross Handles, $299 Houzz Bona Single Handle Bathroom Sink Faucet, $575.20 Modern Bathroom TOTO Neorest II Lavatory Faucet, $5,015.70 All Modern South Beach Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucet, $179.99 YOHOM White Bathroom Vanity Sink Faucet Single Handle, $89.90 The Home Depot Purist 8 in....