Ask This Old House

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4x1
Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor
Episode overview
Our 4th season begins with a house call from landscaping contractor Roger Cook who helps a homeowner repair a loose flagstone in his mortared front walkway. Then Roger, along with .. show full overview
4x2
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
Episode overview
General contractor Tom Silva quiets a homeowner's squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping .. show full overview
4x3
Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree
Episode overview
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner improve the quality of her drinking water by installing an under-sink filter. After that, Richard and host Kevin O'Connor .. show full overview
4x4
Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank
Episode overview
Up in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair a flat wheelbarrow tire. He also shows a new type of flat-free tire. Then, general contractor .. show full overview
4x5
Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Grandview, Missouri to help a homeowner care for an ailing rose bush. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating .. show full overview
4x6
Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a young couple build a raised garden bed using composite landscape timbers made from recycled plastic and sawdust. Back in the loft, Roger shows .. show full overview
4x7
Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
Episode overview
General contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to remove moss and lichen from his shade-covered roof and keep them from coming back. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert .. show full overview
4x8
Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree
Episode overview
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva gives host Kevin O'Connor a few lessons on the proper use of a circular saw. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a .. show full overview
4x9
Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles
Episode overview
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey starts the show with a suggestion sent in by a viewer. Richard shows how to use a common wire nut to save a partially-used tube of caulk and .. show full overview
4x10
Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners tame an overgrown privet hedge with some "rejuvenation pruning." Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a .. show full overview
4x11
Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor bundle up and head outside for a few lessons on the different types of snowthrowers and how to use them properly. Back in the .. show full overview
4x12
Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater
Episode overview
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to southern California and meets with a local expert to learn about the proper tools techniques for window washing. Then back in the loft, Kevin, along with .. show full overview
4x13
New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
Episode overview
General contractor Tom Silva heads to New York's "lower east side" to help a pair of apartment-dwellers install a new vinyl floor. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert .. show full overview
4x14
Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
Episode overview
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Minneapolis, Minnesota to help a pair of homeowners who have discovered dangerous levels of radon gas in their finished basement. Then, up in the loft, Kevin .. show full overview
4x15
In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Dallas, Texas to help a homeowner install a low cost in-ground sprinkler system. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard .. show full overview
4x16
Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
Episode overview
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor several different types of hammers and how to use them properly. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard .. show full overview
4x17
Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding
Episode overview
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and a specialist repair a residential well system for a homeowner by replacing the pump and pressurized well tank. Then general contractor .. show full overview
4x18
Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to transplant a spruce tree that was originally planted too close to her house. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert .. show full overview
4x19
Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier
Episode overview
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor how to build a custom cover for a radiator. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin several different types .. show full overview
4x20
Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System
Episode overview
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and a specialist help a homeowner install a granite driveway marker so that visitors can more easily find his house. Then Roger, along with plumbing and .. show full overview
4x21
Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
Episode overview
This special episode is all about making your home more energy-efficient. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Atlanta where he helps a homeowner install an .. show full overview
4x22
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
Episode overview
Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair damaged threads on a radiator using a drill and "tap." Then, landscaping contractor .. show full overview
4x23
Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
Episode overview
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace an interior "hollow-core" door with a heavier, more attractive, "solid-core" door. Then, up in the loft, Tom and host Kevin .. show full overview
4x24
Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
Episode overview
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select and install a new dishwasher. Then, Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscaping contractor Roger .. show full overview
4x25
Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump
Episode overview
Up in the loft, tile expert Joe Ferrante shows host Kevin O'Connor the proper way to cut several different types of tile. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner with a wet .. show full overview
4x26
Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn
Episode overview
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits a homeowner in Kansas to help install a mini-split air conditioning system. Then, Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, .. show full overview

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