Ask This Old House
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Season 8
4/10/10Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a leaky outdoor faucet. Roger Cook shows Kevin O'Connor how to sharpen a lawn mower blade properly by using a file, a bench grinder, and a sharpening stone attachment that works with an electric drill. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Tom and Kevin build custom shelving for a walk-in closet made from birch plywood and assembled using rabbets and dado joints reinforced with screws.moreless
4/3/10Tom 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 rigid pipes and flexible tubing. Roger Cook visits an arboretum to learn how to reproduce plant specimens from cuttings and by grafting.moreless
3/27/10Roger 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 center to identify various types of interior moldings and their uses. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Richard helps a homeowner conserve water by installing a new type of dual-flush valve in his existing toilet.moreless
Choosing and Using String Trimmers/What Is It?/Choosing and Using Clamps/ Lead Paint RemediationEpisode 233/20/10Roger 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 their uses. Tom also shows how rubber surgical tubing and rubber bands can be used as clamps when only light pressure is needed. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Kevin and a remediation team help a homeowner remove lead paint from her old house by using hand scrapers and chemical strippers.moreless
3/13/10Roger 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 Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how to build a simple utility cart out of plywood. Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner fix a clogged kitchen sink drain by replacing the PVC fitting with a metal one, which did not have a diverter.moreless
Installing a Hybrid Electric Water Heater/What Is It?/Choosing & Maintaining Mosquito TrapsEpisode 213/6/10Kevin O'Connor and Richard Trethewey help a homeowner in Virginia replace his old electric water heater with a heat pump water heater that uses much less electricity. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Roger and Kevin discuss how propane-fueled mosquito traps work and how to maintain them for maximum effectiveness. Tom helps a homeowner install exterior trim against an irregularly shaped stone chimney.moreless
2/27/10Richard Trethewey and Tom Silva travel to Detroit to help a homeowner to help a homeowner update and improve her small kitchen by replacing replacing the old countertop, sink, and appliances. Roger Cook shares a viewer tip with Kevin O'Connor on how to improve drainage in the bottom of a flower pot by using gravel wrapped in landscaping filter fabric.moreless
2/20/10Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows. Wood finishing expert Bruce Johnson gives Kevin O'Connor gets some tips on staining furniture and applying protective finishes. Roger Cook helps a homeowner prepare several of her outdoor plants for the coming winter.
2/13/10Tom Silva travels to Texas to help homeowners in Houston install crown molding in their bedroom by using a system made from polyurethane foam and a special type of fastening system that doesn't require nails. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Roger and Kevin show viewers how to replace a cedar fence post that is rotting.moreless
Installing a Ductless Air Conditioner in a Garage Workshop/What Is It?/Eliminating a Mysterious LeakEpisode 172/6/10Richard Trethewey travels to Tampa to help a homeowner install a ductless air conditioning system in his garage workshop. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Tom helps a homeowner repair a leak that was causing damage to the plaster ceiling in her downstairs office.moreless
Removing an Interior Load-Bearing Wall/What Is It?/Installing a Rainwater Collection SystemEpisode 161/30/10Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing a rainwater collection system for irrigating backyard plants. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Tom helps homeowners remove a large section of an interior wall to create an opening that connects the living room and office area.moreless
1/23/10Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Tom and Kevin discuss different types of exterior wall insulation and how they are installed, for both for new construction and retrofit situations.moreless
1/16/10Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Richard shows Kevin how to improve the appearance of old baseboard heaters by replacing the old covers with new ones.moreless
1/9/10Richard Trethewey travels to Tampa to assist homeowners repair their broken water softener. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Roger helps a homeowner repair and prevent deer damage to one of his evergreen trees. Tom shares a viewer tip on how to reduce airborne dust while sanding by using a box fan and furnace filters.moreless
1/2/10Roger Cook helps homeowners improve the appearance of an ugly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Tom shows Kevin how to flash a newly installed window properly. Richard helps a homeowner silence a noisy PVC plumbing vent in her attic.moreless
12/26/09Kevin O'Connor and Tom Silva demonstrate building and installing a new laminate kitchen countertop. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Using steel edging, Roger helps a homeowner create a clean border between a garden bed and a lawn.moreless
Installing Stone Veneer on a Concrete Wall/What Is It?/Retrofitting Dampers in Forced-Air DuctsEpisode 1012/19/09Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin how to retrofit dampers in forced-air HVAC ducts. Tom Silva shares a viewer tip about how to get the most from a can of insulating foam.moreless
12/12/09Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about its new organic lawn-care program and shows Kevin O'Connor how to make his own "compost tea." In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Afterward, Tom Silva assists a homeowner in preventing mildew in his attic by rerouting a bathroom fan that had been improperly vented near a soffit.moreless
12/5/09Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new utility sink in a basement laundry area.moreless
Weather-stripping an Old Wooden Door/Monitoring Home Energy Usage/Correctly Sizing a BoilerEpisode 711/28/09Tom Silva helps a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. In the Ask This Old House loft, Kevin O'Connor and residential energy expert Paul Scheckel discuss several methods by which to monitor and save electricity. Next, Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner determine the proper size for a new heating system by performing a comprehensive heat-loss analysis.moreless
11/14/09Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of flooring that includes solid wood, engineered wood, ceramic tile, vinyl, and linoleum. Then Kevin and a television antenna expert help a homeowner install a new rooftop antenna for his digital television.moreless
11/7/09Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new vinyl sliding glass door. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used.
10/31/09Tom helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts on her home. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Richard helps a homeowner install a new washer and dryer in a basement laundry area.moreless
Roger travels to Baltimore to help a homeowner transform into a pleasant place to relax and entertain. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Then Tom shows Kevin some new ways to install fiber cement siding while minimizing the dust.moreless
Installing a Residential Intercom System/What Is It?/Installing a Gas-Burning Fireplace InsertEpisode 210/17/09Kevin O'Connor and an electrician install a home intercom system. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Richard Trethewey and a fireplace expert helped a homeowner install a new gas insert in her wood-burning fireplace.moreless
Building a Backyard Campfire Pit/What is It?/Installing a Microwave and Vent Hood CombinationEpisode 110/10/09Roger Cook begins the 8th season by helping a homeowner build a campfire pit in her backyard. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Tom helps a homeowner install a combination range hood and microwave oven over her kitchen stovetop.moreless
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