Ask This Old House

  • : 2002
  • : 605
  • : 55
  • PBS
  • 20
  • Home and garden Reality Talk show

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8x1
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Episode overview
08, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook kicks off our 8th season by helping a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing .. show full overview
8x2
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Episode overview
15, 2009
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger .. show full overview
8x3
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Episode overview
22, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space. Then Roger, along with general contractor .. show full overview
8x4
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
Episode overview
29, 2009
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and .. show full overview
8x5
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Episode overview
05, 2009
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?"
8x6
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
Episode overview
12, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin .. show full overview
8x7
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
Episode overview
19, 2009
It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor is joined by .. show full overview
8x8
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
Episode overview
26, 2009
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. Then, Tom and Kevin, along with plumbing and heating .. show full overview
8x9
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
Episode overview
03, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows host Kevin O'Connor how to make his own "compost tea." Then, .. show full overview
8x10
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Episode overview
10, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert .. show full overview
8x11
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
Episode overview
17, 2009
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to build and install new laminate kitchen countertops. Then Tom and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and .. show full overview
8x12
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Episode overview
24, 2009
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines. Then Roger, along with .. show full overview
8x13
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
Episode overview
02, 2010
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping .. show full overview
8x14
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
Episode overview
09, 2010
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'C'onnor, landscaping contractor .. show full overview
8x15
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
Episode overview
16, 2010
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Then Richard, along with general .. show full overview
8x16
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
Episode overview
23, 2010
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and .. show full overview
8x17
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
Episode overview
30, 2010
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a ductless air conditioning system. Then Richard, along with .. show full overview
8x18
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
Episode overview
06, 2010
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fastening system. Then Tom, along with host Kevin .. show full overview
8x19
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Episode overview
13, 2010
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor gets some tips on staining furniture and .. show full overview
8x20
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
Episode overview
20, 2010
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva head to Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kitchen with new appliances, countertops, a backsplash, and .. show full overview
8x21
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
Episode overview
27, 2010
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey head to Virginia to help a homeowner replace his old, electric water heater with a heat pump water heater that uses .. show full overview
8x22
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
Episode overview
06, 2010
Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair portions of his lawn that have been damaged by snow mold, which is a fungal disease that can occur in winter from excess moisture and fertilizer. Tom .. show full overview
8x23
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Episode overview
13, 2010
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps and .. show full overview
8x24
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-Flush Toilet Valves
Episode overview
20, 2010
Roger Cook visits a nature center to learn how to attract many different species of birds using different types of bird feeders and birdseed. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor visit a home .. show full overview
8x25
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Episode overview
27, 2010
Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase. In the Ask This Old House loft, Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor various methods for cutting .. show full overview
8x26
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
Episode overview
03, 2010
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet. Then, up in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to .. show full overview

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