Season 9 (2010)

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Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees
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October 7, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey kicks off the 9th season of Ask This Old House by helping a homeowner in Canada inst...Read more

Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath
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October 14, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install balusters on his new staircase. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, p...Read more

Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell
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October 21, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner find additional storage space by creating a new doorway into an unused attic. Then ...Read more

Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet
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October 28, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a rotted windowsill. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping c...Read more

Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof
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November 4, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook builds a raised garden bed that is accessible by wheelchair. Then, general contractor Tom Silva ...Read more

Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters
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November 11, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plant expert Carrie Kelly discuss different types of groundcover. Then, plumbing and heating...Read more

Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs
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November 18, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular pa...Read more

Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes
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November 25, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient storm door. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heati...Read more

Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door
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December 2, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair an uneven stone patio. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, gene...Read more

Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners
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December 9, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner heat his newly remodeled kitchen by installing hot water radiant t...Read more

Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights
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December 16, 2010 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps an old friend repair the loose carpeting on his staircase. Then, landscaping contractor Roger C...Read more

Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring
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December 23, 2010 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners reduce their utility bills by installing a new forced-air...Read more

Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub
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December 30, 2010 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard demonstrate safe chainsaw use and a brand new way to sharpen chains....Read more

Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation
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January 6, 2011 • 30m

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity. Next, land...Read more

Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck
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January 13, 2011 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor a few helpful techniques for mowing a lawn. Then, general contractor T...Read more

Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems
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January 20, 2011 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop...Read more

Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor
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January 27, 2011 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor a few ways to deal with rainwater from gutters and downspouts. Then, u...Read more

Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods
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February 3, 2011 • 30m

Up in the workshop, expert painter Mark O'Lalor shows host Kevin O'Connor a few tricks and techniques for painting an interior wal...Read more

Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert
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February 10, 2011 • 30m

In the first episode of a two-part road trip through America's heartland, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in W...Read more

Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets
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February 17, 2011 • 30m

The conclusion of the road trip through America's heartland. Included: installing an outdoor electrical outlet; planting flower bu...Read more

Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts
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February 24, 2011 • 30m

Installing a solar water-heating system; replacing rotting support posts under a backyard deck. Also: devices that make residentia...Read more

Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling
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March 3, 2011 • 30m

Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva demonstrate how to select and install antique and reproduction door hardware....Read more

Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer
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March 10, 2011 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor show some different methods and tools for splitting firewood. Then, back...Read more

Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage
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March 17, 2011 • 30m

Up in the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or...Read more

Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds
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March 24, 2011 • 30m

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove a vinyl kitchen floor. Then host Kevin O'Connor tours a well-stocked archite...Read more

Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles
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March 31, 2011 • 30m

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor head outside to do some yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacu...Read more