Season 8 (2009)

Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
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October 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 ...Read more

Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
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October 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 ex...Read more

Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
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October 22, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor li...Read more

Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
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October 29, 2009 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Conn...Read more

Sliding Glass Door Installation
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November 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'C...Read more

Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
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November 12, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the...Read more

Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
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November 19, 2009 • 30m

It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door....Read more

Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
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November 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 lumb...Read more

Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
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December 3, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows host Kevi...Read more

Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
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December 10, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. Then Roger, along w...Read more

Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
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December 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 ...Read more

Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
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December 24, 2009 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with w...Read more

Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
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January 2, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener. T...Read more

Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
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January 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, a...Read more

Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
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January 16, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet...Read more

Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
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January 23, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Then R...Read more

Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
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January 30, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a duct...Read more

Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
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February 6, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovati...Read more

Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
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February 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 Kevi...Read more

Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
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February 20, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva head to Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kit...Read more

Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
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February 27, 2010 • 30m

Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey head to Virginia to help a homeowner replace his old, electr...Read more

Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
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March 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 o...Read more

Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
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March 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'Co...Read more

Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
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March 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 an...Read more

Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
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March 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 Treth...Read more

Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
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April 3, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet. Then, up in the loft, landscapin...Read more