Episode guide
Ask This Old House: Season 8
26 episodes · premiered Oct 8, 2009
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- Episode 1: Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven Oct 8, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook kicks off our 8th season by helping a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing…
- Episode 2: Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace Oct 15, 2009 · 30m Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook…
- Episode 3: Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding Oct 22, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom…
- Episode 4: Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer Oct 29, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and…
- Episode 5: Sliding Glass Door Installation Nov 5, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and…
- Episode 6: Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas Nov 12, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin…
- Episode 7: Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis Nov 19, 2009 · 30m It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor is joined by…
- Episode 8: Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink Nov 26, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. Then, Tom and Kevin, along with plumbing and heating…
- Episode 9: Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan Dec 3, 2009 · 30m 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." Then, Roger…
- Episode 10: Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts Dec 10, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert…
- Episode 11: Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging Dec 17, 2009 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to build and install new laminate kitchen countertops. Then Tom and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and…
- Episode 12: Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents Dec 24, 2009 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines. Then Roger, along with…
- Episode 13: Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens Jan 2, 2010 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping…
- Episode 14: Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator Jan 9, 2010 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'C'onnor, landscaping contractor…
- Episode 15: Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation Jan 16, 2010 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Then Richard, along with general…
- Episode 16: Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall Jan 23, 2010 · 30m Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating…
- Episode 17: Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks Jan 30, 2010 · 30m 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. Then Richard, along with…
- Episode 18: Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts Feb 6, 2010 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fastening system. Then Tom, along with host Kevin…
- Episode 19: Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens Feb 13, 2010 · 30m General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor gets some tips on staining furniture and…
- Episode 20: Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters Feb 20, 2010 · 30m 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 backsplash, and…
- Episode 21: Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps Feb 27, 2010 · 30m 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…
- Episode 22: Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains Mar 6, 2010 · 30m 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. Tom…
- Episode 23: Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint Mar 13, 2010 · 30m Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps and…
- Episode 24: Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves Mar 20, 2010 · 30m Roger Cook visits a nature center to learn how to attract many different species of birds using different types of bird feeders and birdseed. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor visit a home…
- Episode 25: Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes Mar 27, 2010 · 30m Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase. In the Ask This Old House loft, Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor various methods for cutting…
- Episode 26: Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades Apr 3, 2010 · 30m Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet. Then, up in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to…