In this episode:
Ross Trethewey tests out some new smart lighting configurations, and Tom Silva helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway. Richard Trethewey gives some general advice on maintaining a washing machine, and Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner some techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it.
How to Control Smart Lighting
Ross Trethewey tests out some new smart lighting configurations. Where to find it? Ross demonstrated the Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, which is designed to work with Philips Hue light bulbs and is manufactured by Lutron.
How to Build and Hang a Custom Screen Door
Tom Silva helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway. Where to find it? To build the frame of the door, Tom used 5/4” x 8” x 8’ straight grain fir, which was provided by Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods. For exterior doors, Tom finds it very important to prevent the wood from warping in any direction, which is why he recommended using a combination of a half lap and a floating tenon for the joinery. To make those cuts, he used a Domino Joiner, which is manufactured by Festool and a Jobsite Saw Pro, which is manufactured by SawStop. To secure the boards together, Tom used wood glue by Gorilla Glue. To trim the door to size, Tom used a TS 55 circular saw, which is also manufactured by Festool. The corner accent brackets and the antique hardware were either found or salvaged by the homeowner, but similar products can be found online, at hardware stores, at specialty woodworking shops, or antique sales/salvage yards. The hinges and the screen door compressor can both be bought at home centers. In this case, Tom used heavy duty screen door hardware to handle the weight of the large door, and two compressors on the top and bottom of the door to control the swing of the heavy door and to ensure it closed tightly. The screening material they used for the door can be found at any home center. Tom recommends using clamps to slightly bow the door during the installation of the screen to ensure a tight fit. To secure the trim pieces over the screen, Tom used a 20V Max Cordless Bradnailer, which is manufactured by Dewalt.
How to Maintain a Washing Machine
Richard Trethewey gives some general advice on maintaining a washing machine. Where to find it? Braided stainless steel washing machine hoses can be found at home centers. The timed washing machine valve that only keeps pressure on the hoses for a set period of time is the Time Out Automatic Shutoff Valve, manufactured by Keeney Manufacturing Company. The washing machine valve that only operates when it senses a current draw from the washer is the IntelliFlow, manufactured by Watts. Both of these valves can be ordered online or from a specialty plumbing supplier.
How to Paint Old Wood Trim with Varnish on It
Mauro teaches a homeowner some techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it. Where to find it? Mauro explained that in rooms with wood trim that has a finish applied to it, it’s helpful to lightly sand the surface using 220 grit sandpaper to give the paint more to adhere to. For this project, he used a ProSand Contour Sanding Sponge, which is manufactured by Norton Abrasives. To ensure a solid base for the paint, Mauro primed the trim with Stix Waterborne Bonding Primer, which is manufactured by INSL-X. Mauro decided to do two coats of primer in this case, since he thought it was more important to ensure a strong, even base for the paint. The homeowner had already purchased paint for the room, so Mauro finished the room using the same paint. She had selected Sherwin Williams paint in Extra White with a semi-gloss finish. This one doesn’t need to be mixed as it’s available right off the shelf. The other materials Mauro used to paint the trim, including the drop cloths, brushes, painter’s tape, and buckets, can all be found at home centers and paint supply stores. Original Air Date: April 5, 2020 Season 18; Ep.18 23:43
Products and Services from this Episode
Smart LightingAurora Smart Bulb DimmerPhilips Hue light bulbs LumberBaird Brothers Fine Hardwoods Cutting toolsDomino Joiner manufactured by FestoolJobsite Saw Pro manufactured by SawStopTS 55 circular saw manufactured by Festool Wood glueGorilla Glue Brad nailer20V Max Cordless Brad nailer manufactured by Dewalt Timed washing machine valvesTime Out Automatic Shutoff Valve manufactured by Keeney Manufacturing CompanyIntelliFlow manufactured by Watts Sanding toolProSand Contour Sanding Sponge manufactured by Norton Abrasives PrimerStix Waterborne Bonding Primer manufactured by INSL-X PaintExtra White with a semi-gloss finish made by Sherwin Williams
