Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing.
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In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing.
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Materials
2x8 lumber [homedepot.sjv.io/4a5Drr]
Construction adhesive [homedepot.sjv.io/7a7Lvd]
Acrylic caulk [homedepot.sjv.io/WyLJzn]
Joist hangers [homedepot.sjv.io/MKnxN2]
Assorted screws [homedepot.sjv.io/POZYgq]
Painter’s tape [homedepot.sjv.io/xL2jAv]
Porch swing kit (brackets, bolts, swing, and chain) [homedepot.sjv.io/rE4325]
Brackets [homedepot.sjv.io/e1GJ2Z]
Ceiling anchors [homedepot.sjv.io/mOBrvZ]
Tools
Tape measure [homedepot.sjv.io/Xm3P25]
Oscillating tool [homedepot.sjv.io/aOQJrj]
End cutting pliers [homedepot.sjv.io/N93d2O]
Scraper [homedepot.sjv.io/k034nN]
Drill [homedepot.sjv.io/B5EQj9]
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Prybar [homedepot.sjv.io/oqGvRg]
Hammer [homedepot.sjv.io/POJdrQ]
Miter saw, or circular saw [homedepot.sjv.io/AWAyVj]
Rubber mallet [homedepot.sjv.io/GK36QB]
Caulking gun [homedepot.sjv.io/QjnAmz]
Impact driver [homedepot.sjv.io/aNRkyj]
3-point laser or plumb bob [homedepot.sjv.io/GbXBZr]
Staple gun [homedepot.sjv.io/Wy3jgn]
About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.
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In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing.
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In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing.
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
Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew?
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Materials
2x8 lumber [homedepot.sjv.io/4a5Drr]
Construction adhesive [homedepot.sjv.io/7a7Lvd]
Acrylic caulk [homedepot.sjv.io/WyLJzn]
Joist hangers [homedepot.sjv.io/MKnxN2]
Assorted screws [homedepot.sjv.io/POZYgq]
Painter’s tape [homedepot.sjv.io/xL2jAv]
Porch swing kit (brackets, bolts, swing, and chain) [homedepot.sjv.io/rE4325]
Brackets [homedepot.sjv.io/e1GJ2Z]
Ceiling anchors [homedepot.sjv.io/mOBrvZ]
Tools
Tape measure [homedepot.sjv.io/Xm3P25]
Oscillating tool [homedepot.sjv.io/aOQJrj]
End cutting pliers [homedepot.sjv.io/N93d2O]
Scraper [homedepot.sjv.io/k034nN]
Drill [homedepot.sjv.io/B5EQj9]
Drill bits [homedepot.sjv.io/yZg5zD]
Prybar [homedepot.sjv.io/oqGvRg]
Hammer [homedepot.sjv.io/POJdrQ]
Miter saw, or circular saw [homedepot.sjv.io/AWAyVj]
Rubber mallet [homedepot.sjv.io/GK36QB]
Caulking gun [homedepot.sjv.io/QjnAmz]
Impact driver [homedepot.sjv.io/aNRkyj]
3-point laser or plumb bob [homedepot.sjv.io/GbXBZr]
Staple gun [homedepot.sjv.io/Wy3jgn]
About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to 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
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