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Ask This Old House

Summary Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Roger Cook take on some pretty big projects on This Old House, which means they can only work on one or two projects a year. Homeowners have many home-improvement questions for them on smaller projects. Hosted by Kevin O'Connor, Ask This Old House addresses these problems and answers view...

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Ask This Old House
S6 • Episode 21
Installing a Pellet Stove/Gasoline-Free Lawn Mowers
Air Date: Jan 31, 2008
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Summary Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Roger Cook take on some pretty big projects on This Old House, which means they can only work on one or two projects a year. Homeowners have many home-improvement questions for them on smaller projects. Hosted by Kevin O'Connor, Ask This Old House addresses these problems and answers view...

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Episode 1 • Nov 30, 2006
Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cleveland, Ohio to help a homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap. Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling.
Episode 2 • Nov 30, 2006
Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor a few different types of "squares" used for general carpentry. Roger helps a homeowner build a new patio using concrete paving bricks.
Episode 3 • Nov 30, 2006
Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a broken cast-iron "closet flange" for a toilet.system.
Episode 4 • Sep 30, 2007
Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs
Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor a few devices for preventing plumbing floods in the home.
Episode 5 • Nov 30, 2006
Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners with a jammed kitchen garbage disposer.
Episode 6 • Nov 30, 2006
Tree Removal; Door Trim
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti help a homeowner remove an old tree that threatens to fall on her house. Tom helps a homeowner bring some character into a room by installing wood trim around a plain doorway.
Episode 7 • Oct 31, 2007
Energy-Efficient Windows/Reducing Electrical Consumption
The crew demonstrates several ways to save energy at home.
Episode 8 • Oct 31, 2007
Transforming a Backyard/Dripping Bathroom Fan
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a young couple transform a muddy backyard into a low-maintenance play area for their two children.
Episode 9 • Nov 30, 2006
Christmas Trees/Caulking a Leaky Window
Landscape contractor Roger Cook is on a special mission to pick the perfect Christmas tree at a local tree farm.
Episode 10 • Nov 30, 2007
Handling Storm-Water Runoff/Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner in Portland, Oregon an innovative way to handle storm-water runoff from her roof. Tom shows a homeowner how to refinish her hardwood floors.
Episode 11 • Nov 30, 2007
Replacing Cracked Flagstone/Replacing Electric Stove
Landscape contractor Roger Cook replaces the cracked flagstone on a set of front steps with bluestone. Richard visits a serious cook and helps her replace her old electric stove with a new gas range.
Episode 12 • Nov 30, 2007
Determining the Grade of Landscape/Repairing a Bathtub
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor several different ways to determine the grade, or pitch, of a landscape.
Episode 13 • Nov 30, 2007
Installing Vinyl Fence/Protective Coating for Garage Floor
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new vinyl fence. Then host Kevin O'Connor heads to Omaha, Nebraska, where he helps install a protective epoxy coating on a homeowner's garage floor.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 2007
Controlling Radiators/Tangled Bungee Cords
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner control the temperature of her radiators, which are overheating the rooms upstairs.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 2007
An Unpleasant Smelling Dishwasher/Transplanting a Rose Bush
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with a smelly dishwasher.
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 2007
Leaky Skylight/Repairing a Light Switch
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a skylight that is leaking water down into the kitchen below. Eectrician Peg Preble shows Kevin how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty 3-way light switch.
Episode 17 • Dec 31, 2007
Lawn Soil Test/Identifying Water Supply Pipes
Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Oregon to help a homeowner improve her lawn, starting with a simple soil test. Richard and Kevin visit a local home center to identify several different types of water supply pipes.
Episode 18 • Nov 30, 2007
Water Softening System/Fiber-Cement Shingles
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Phoenix, Arizona to help a pair of homeowners install a new water softening system.
Episode 19 • Jan 31, 2008
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting/Replacing Old Faucet
General contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to save energy and money by increasing the insulation in his attic.
Episode 20 • Jan 31, 2008
Building a Soccer Goal/Constructing a Sandbox
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows two kids how to build a soccer goal using PVC plumbing pipes.
Episode 21 • Jan 31, 2008
Installing a Pellet Stove/Gasoline-Free Lawn Mowers
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install an old mortise lockset on a new door.
Episode 22 • Nov 30, 2007
Replacing Rotted Stairs/Leaky Polybutylene Pipes
Landscape contractor Roger Cook replaces a set of rotten wooden stairs with new steps made of granite.
Episode 23 • Feb 29, 2008
Lawn Improvements/Leaky Ceiling
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to improve a lawn using a "slice seeder."
Episode 24 • Feb 29, 2008
Tribute to Tile Expert Joe Ferrante
Tile expert Joe Ferrante worked on many projects for This Old House and Ask This Old House over 20 years.
Episode 25 • Feb 29, 2008
Pressure Reducing Valve/Problems with Crown Molding
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with very high water pressure by installing a "pressure reducing valve."
Episode 26 • Feb 29, 2008
Tips for Watering Lawns/Building a Bookcase
Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to replace all the parts inside a typical toilet tank.
23 Seasons

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Tom Silva

Self - General Contractor

Richard Trethewey

Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert, Self - Plumbing & Heating Expert, Self - Plumbing & Heating Contractor

Kevin O'Connor

Self - Host, Self - Homeowner

Roger Cook

Self - Landscape Contractor, Self - Landscaping Contractor

Jenn Nawada Evans

Self - Landscape Contractor, Self - Landscape Designer

Mark McCullough

Self - Mason

Ross Trethewey

Self - Home Technology Expert, Self - Building Engineer, Self - Renewable Energy Expert

Mauro Henrique

Self - Painter

Nathan Gilbert

Self - Carpenter

Heath Eastman

Self - Master Electrician, Self - Electrician

Scott Caron

Self - Master Electrician

Lee Gilliam

Self - Landscaper

Jenn Largesse

Self, Self - Maker, Self - This Old House DIY Expert

Jimmy DiResta

Self - Maker

Carrie Kelly

Self, Self - Gardening Expert, Self - Horticulturalist, Self - Horticulturist, Self - Houseplant Expert, Self - Plant Specialist

Jim Cantore

Self - Meteorologist: The Weather Channel

Matt Foti

Self - Certified Arborist, Self

Steve Thomas

Self - Host

Dave

Self - Homeowner

Fred Pape

Self - Installer, Self - Pond Expert

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