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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
S8 • Episode 25
Repairing Newel Posts/Cutting Rigid Pipes
Air Date: Feb 28, 2010
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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 • Sep 30, 2009
Building a Campfire Pit/Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard. Tom helps a homeowner install a combination range hood and microwave oven over her kitchen stove top.
Episode 2 • Sep 30, 2009
Installing Home Intercom System/Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Richard helps a homeowner make a wood-burning fireplace cleaner and more energy efficient by installing a gas-burning insert.
Episode 3 • Sep 30, 2009
Utilizing Outdoor Living Space/Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space. Tom shows Kevin some new ways to install fiber cement siding without creating a lot of dust.
Episode 4 • Nov 30, 2008
Installing Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts/Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Richard helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient clothes washer and dryer.
Episode 5 • Oct 31, 2009
Installing Sliding Glass Door
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door.
Episode 6 • Oct 31, 2009
Container Gardening/Installing Rooftop Antennas
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening.
Episode 7 • Oct 31, 2009
Installing Weather Stripping/Energy-Efficient Tips & Analysis
It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door.
Episode 8 • Oct 31, 2009
Building a Basic Picnic Table/Installing Utility Sink
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. Richard helps a homeowner install a new utility sink in a basement laundry area.
Episode 9 • Nov 30, 2009
Organic Lawn Care/Re-routing Bathroom Fan
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."
Episode 10 • Nov 30, 2009
Installing Stone Veneer/Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall.
Episode 11 • Nov 30, 2009
Building Laminate Kitchen Countertops/Installing Steel Edging
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to build and install new laminate kitchen countertops. Roger helps a homeowner create a clean border between a garden bed and a lawn using steel edging.
Episode 12 • Nov 30, 2009
Concealing Retaining Walls/Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 2009
Fixing Broken Water Softener/Repairing and Preventing Deer Damage in Home Garden
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 2009
Installing Mantel and Hearth/Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. Richard shows Kevin a few ways to improve the appearance of old baseboard heaters.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 2009
Updating Bathroom Installations/Comparing Wall Insulation
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink.
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 2009
Conserving Rainwater/Removing an Interior Wall
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Tom helps a pair of homeowners connect two rooms in their home by removing an interior load-bearing wall.
Episode 17 • Nov 30, 2009
Installing Ductless Air Conditioning/Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
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. Tom helps a homeowner eliminate a mysterious leak in her living room ceiling.
Episode 18 • Jan 31, 2010
Installing Crown Molding/Replacinng Rotting Fence Posts
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fastening system. Roger and Kevin head outside to replace a rotting cedar fence post.
Episode 19 • Jan 31, 2010
Applying Protective Furniture Finish/Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows.
Episode 20 • Jan 31, 2010
Remodeling Kitchen Area/Improving Drainage in Planters
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 back splash, and even the kitchen sink.
Episode 21 • Nov 30, 2009
Utilizing Energy Efficient Water Heaters/Maintaining Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
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 much less electricity.
Episode 22 • Feb 28, 2010
Reviving a Damaged Lawn/Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
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.
Episode 23 • Feb 28, 2010
Using String Trimmers/Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores.
Episode 24 • Feb 28, 2010
Attracting Different Bird Species/Dual-flush Toilet Valves
Roger Cook visits a nature center to learn how to attract many different species of birds using different types of bird feeders and birdseed.
Episode 25 • Feb 28, 2010
Repairing Newel Posts/Cutting Rigid Pipes
Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase.
Episode 26 • Mar 31, 2010
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet/Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet.
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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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