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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

  • Table; Stumps; Solar

    Tom and Kevin build a simple table from solid fir normally used for building decks, and Kevin works with a wood finishing expert to stain and finish it; how to get rid of tree stumps using a gas-powered stump grinder; the state of solar energy. (30 minutes)

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  • Smart Thermostat Wires; Bluestone Cleaning

    Installing a smart thermostat after finding a wiring issue; staining a deck to protect and maintain it; cleaning a bluestone patio. (30 minutes)

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  • Accessibility Projects

    Kevin helps make a home accessible for a homeowner in a wheelchair by modifying a bathroom and several different sets of stairs; Tom and Kevin rebuild a dangerous staircase for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. (30 minutes)

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  • Task Lights; Concrete

    Electrician Scott Caron replaces outdated fluorescent under-cabinet lights with new LED fixtures; Roger and Kevin demonstrate how to work with concrete; Richard teaches Tom about the potential energy savings of temperature setbacks on thermostats. (30 minutes)

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  • Kitchen Makeover

    Tom and Kevin help a homeowner install new cabinets; Richard shows many options for countertops, including laminate, wood, engineered stone, and natural stone; the Cleveland home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon provide inspiration. (30 minutes)

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  • Firebox Restoration; Tool Storage Organization

    IAQ testing; restoring a Victorian firebox; transitioning landscapes from spring to summer; organizing a tool storage cabinet. (30 minutes)

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  • Plunge Pool; Heat Pump

    Jenn installs a plunge pool in a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater. (30 minutes)

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  • Rose Test Garden; Wall Tile Replacement

    The International Rose Test Garden; replacing damaged bathroom tiles; reviewing comments from viewers. (30 minutes)

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  • Swap Door Swing; Tropical Yard

    Tools that make good gifts; Jenn helps a homeowner design a tropical backyard landscape; former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door. (30 minutes)

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  • Fireplace Makeover; Drip Edges

    Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look; Richard shares advice on maintaining water heaters; Tom demonstrates the importance of a drip edge. (30 minutes)

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