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

Summary by Krater

This Old House contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to fix an out-of-plumb and drafty exterior door by planing the hinge side and installing weatherstripping, and shares tips on how to clean and store paint brushes.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix a drafty exterior door and make it plumb?

• fixing a drafty exterior door
• making a door plumb
• installing door weatherstripping
• cleaning and storing paint brushes

What it concludes

• To check if a door is plumb, open it; if it stays in position, it is plumb, but if it falls into the space, it is leaning in.
• A door that is too thick for its jam should be flush or inset slightly to the jam.
• A plumb bob is the easiest way to measure how far out of plumb a door is.
• Never turn a paint brush upside down when washing it because water will get forced underneath the ferrule and damage the bristles.
• Do not use a wire brush or wire comb on paint brushes because they damage the ferrule and bristles.
• A scrub pad is best used gently to remove remaining paint on brushes.