Channel: This Old House

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: home improvementthis old houseask this old housediystairsconstructionbuildingtom silva

Description: In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to bring a gnawed newel post back to its original splendor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tom Silva returns to an old project to fix a new issue. The homeowners have a new four-legged friend, and he’s been chewing on the trim around the newel post. Since the trim is custom, Tom has a challenge to conquer. Tom gets to work by creating custom moldings, matching the new trim to the old woodwork, and cutting, gluing, and nailing the moldings in place for a near-seamless look. Difficulty: ⅗ Cost: Around $100 Time: One day, plus stain drying time Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Materials Eye protection [amzn.to/3kkjLlE] Ear protection [amzn.to/3EQ4F0A] Stain [amzn.to/38vLpsU] Wood filler [amzn.to/3MANvXu] Wood glue [amzn.to/3OGxqRN] Wood stock [amzn.to/3kfSH71] Tools Rubber mallet [amzn.to/3F74MoN] Chisel [amzn.to/36RWHYj] Router table and bits [amzn.to/36XcdSM] Table saw [amzn.to/38ss9fU] Miter saw [amzn.to/3EPQsAR] Power sander [amzn.to/3klsOmh] Pin or brad nailer [amzn.to/3KqosEW] About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Repair a Newel Post | Ask This Old House youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse