Ask This Old House

Installing a Front Porch Light
Kevin works with electrician Michele Bray to install an exterior sconce.

Where to find it?
Michele Bray is the owner of Bray Electrical Services in Decatur, Georgia: 404-378-1212

The fixture installed is the Lucerne (B9881) manufactured by Troy Lighting

The LED light bulb is the 12.5W AmbientLED A19, manufactured by Phillips Lighting and available at many home centers.

What is it?
The guys try to guess the intended purpose of an unusual-looking product.

Where to find it?
The Light Duty Smoke Pencil was manufactured by Chimney Balloon LLC

Splitting Firewood
Roger shows Kevin a viewer tip for splitting firewood.

Where to find it?
Bungee cords and chain can be purchased at any hardware store or home center.

The splitting axe that Roger and Kevin use is an X11 Splitting Axe, manufactured by Fiskars

Crossed Water Supply Connection
Richard helps a homeowner who has hot water coming from his cold water faucet.

Where to find it?
Shower valve parts can be purchased at a plumbing supply store.

The parts for this project were supplied by:

Watertown Supply
800-323-3233