Season 7 (2008)

Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
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October 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 replaci...Read more

Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
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October 9, 2008 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roge...Read more

Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
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October 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 p...Read more

Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
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October 23, 2008 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed. Then Ro...Read more

Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
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October 30, 2008 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heat...Read more

Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
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November 6, 2008 • 30m

Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Then, landscape...Read more

Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
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November 13, 2008 • 30m

This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different...Read more

Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
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November 20, 2008 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system. Then ...Read more

Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
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November 27, 2008 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. Afterward, Rog...Read more

Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
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December 4, 2008 • 30m

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a pair of homeowners install a whole-house water filter....Read more

Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
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December 11, 2008 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. Then Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Coo...Read more

Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
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December 18, 2008 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in their backyard. Then Roger,...Read more

Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
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December 27, 2008 • 30m

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-effic...Read more

Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
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January 1, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate. Then Roger, along wit...Read more

Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
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January 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 ...Read more

Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
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January 15, 2009 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower. Then Richard, along wit...Read more

Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
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January 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...Read more

Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
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January 29, 2009 • 30m

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly. Then Roger, along with host ...Read more

Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
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February 5, 2009 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppres...Read more

Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
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February 12, 2009 • 30m

Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together! First, landscaping contracto...Read more

Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
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February 19, 2009 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet. Then Richard, alon...Read more

Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
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February 26, 2009 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-a...Read more

Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
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March 7, 2009 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Then, up in the loft, p...Read more

Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
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March 12, 2009 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows...Read more

Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
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March 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,...Read more

Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring
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March 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...Read more