Episode guide
Ask This Old House: Season 7
26 episodes · premiered Oct 2, 2008
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- Episode 1: Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well Oct 2, 2008 · 30m Ask This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post. Then Tom, along with host Kevin…
- Episode 2: Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System Oct 9, 2008 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating…
- Episode 3: Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents Oct 16, 2008 · 30m Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting. Then, up in the loft, houseplant expert…
- Episode 4: Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding Oct 23, 2008 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and…
- Episode 5: Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush Oct 30, 2008 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom…
- Episode 6: Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters Nov 6, 2008 · 30m Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner rebuild a brick…
- Episode 7: Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan Nov 13, 2008 · 30m This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and…
- Episode 8: Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen Nov 20, 2008 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating…
- Episode 9: Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet Nov 27, 2008 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. Afterward, Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and…
- Episode 10: Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof Dec 4, 2008 · 30m Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a pair of homeowners install a whole-house water filter. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva…
- Episode 11: Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush Dec 11, 2008 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. Then Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host…
- Episode 12: Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes Dec 18, 2008 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in their backyard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing & heating expert…
- Episode 13: Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway Dec 27, 2008 · 30m Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient "tankless" unit fueled by propane. Then Richard and…
- Episode 14: Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam Jan 1, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, host…
- Episode 15: Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories Jan 8, 2009 · 30m This special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kitchen cabinets. First, host Kevin O'Connor and expert painter Rich O'Neil show a homeowner how to prepare and…
- Episode 16: Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain Jan 15, 2009 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and…
- Episode 17: Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups Jan 22, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany backyard deck. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and…
- Episode 18: Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve Jan 29, 2009 · 30m Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and plumbing…
- Episode 19: Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door Feb 5, 2009 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general…
- Episode 20: Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher Feb 12, 2009 · 30m Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together! First, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a 12-year-old budding master gardener…
- Episode 21: Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System Feb 19, 2009 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger…
- Episode 22: Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor Feb 26, 2009 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-air heating and cooling system. Then Richard, along with…
- Episode 23: Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees Mar 7, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host…
- Episode 24: Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes Mar 12, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to "winterize" his plumbing to prevent…
- Episode 25: Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care Mar 21, 2009 · 30m Kevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom. Tom, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey examine an unfamiliar object and…
- Episode 26: Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring Mar 28, 2009 · 30m This episode demonstrates how to repair a leaking PVC drain trap under a kitchen sink, how to install a bamboo "floating" floor in a basement, and how to clean roof gutters without a ladder.