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Ask This Old House

Description

Created by viewer demand, the series is a spinoff of "This Old House" and answers specific remodeling questions that viewers send in. The cast includes host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, heating/plumbing master Richard Trethewey and landscaper Roger Cook, who spend the hour focusing on various topics for the do-it-yourself homeowner.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Shelves; Washing Machine

    General contractor Tom Silva helps a couple transform stock shelving into a custom built-in; plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing machine valve that will prevent flooding. (30 minutes)

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  • Girl Scout Community Garden

    Jenn and Nathan team up to help his nieces' Girl Scout troop rebuild and replant its community garden beds. (30 minutes)

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  • Mantel; Leaky Faucet

    Tom Silva builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner; Roger shares some tips about garden edging; Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet; in the loft, Richard shows the Diamond Seal Technology valve. (30 minutes)

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  • Sod; Wireless Thermostat

    Helping a homeowner lay sod in his backyard; What Is It?; Tom shares a tip about finding measurements without doing math; installing a wireless thermostat to control a heating system; an app that allows the thermostat to be controlled remotely. (30 minutes)

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  • String Lights; Kitchen Painting

    Installing remote-controlled patio string lights; color matching and repainting a retro aqua kitchen cabinet; specialized levels for different types of projects. (30 minutes)

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  • Palm Trees; Combo Boiler

    Roger Cook heads to Miami to help a homeowner plant several varieties of palm trees; Kevin shares information on new light bulbs; Richard replaces an old heating system and hot water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance. (30 minutes)

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  • Task Lights; Cable Rail

    Richard Trethewey tours a scale model of New York City; host Kevin O'Connor works with a local electrician to add task lighting to a dark kitchen in Brooklyn; Tom helps a homeowner in Greenwich Village add a cable railing system to her deck. (30 minutes)

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  • Kitchen Sink; Sidelights

    Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado Springs to install a brand new kitchen sink and faucet; Tom Silva installs insulated sidelights on a front door. (30 minutes)

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  • Vinyl Fence; Shower Clog

    Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence; Richard replaces a clogged shower valve. (30 minutes)

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  • Window Trim; Pool Heater

    General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim; plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new device that will heat a swimming pool for free using the excess heat produced by a central air conditioner. (30 minutes)

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  • Shower Valve Repair; Sloped Landscape

    Repairing a leaking three-valve shower while retaining the bathroom's original 1930's tile; refreshing an eroding sloped yard. (30 minutes)

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  • Mulch; Natural-Gas Grill

    Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly apply bulk pine bark mulch to his garden beds; Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill. (30 minutes)

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  • Hand Planes; Cracked Walkway

    Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes; Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway. (30 minutes)

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  • Fan; Water Softener

    Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling; What Is It?; Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener. (30 minutes)

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  • Rose Transplant; Exterior Sconces

    Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place; Richard shows Kevin some rookie plumbing mistakes; Tom and Kevin replace old outdoor lighting with new fixtures. (30 minutes)

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  • Sliding Barn Door; Dry Well

    Nathan installs a sliding barn door in an open-concept loft apartment; Tom compares different types of roofing materials; Ross explains the culprit behind damaged solar panels; Mark installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues. (30 minutes)

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  • Creosote Removal; Utility Cover

    Building a utility cover; differences in CO detectors and monitors; cleaning out creosote build-up in a brick kitchen fireplace. (30 minutes)

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  • Nursery Paint; Record Stand

    Mauro paints a baby's nursery using zero VOC paint; Richard tests out a new dryer that uses a heat pump to dry the clothes; Tom and Kevin build a record player stand out of oak plywood. (30 minutes)

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