Ask This Old House
Episode #115
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps homeowner Mark Wegener remove the ivy covering on his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Back in the loft, Roger, host Steve Thomas, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey examine two unfamiliar objects and try to guess how they're used. Tom then helps homeowner Christian Hansen replace the window in his third-floor condominium bathroom in Brighton, Massachusetts. Afterward, Tom explains the proper way to measure for a replacement window. [26 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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This Old House | Ask TOH | Painting Cabinets,... (#1126)
Full Program: Kevin travels to Chicago to paint kitchen cabinets. Richard installs a smart thermostat. 23:43
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This Old House | Ask TOH | Surge Protectors,... (#1124)
Full Program: Scott Caron installs surge protection. Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape stones. 23:43
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This Old House | Ask TOH | Ladders, Anti-Scald... (#1123)
Full Program: Tom demonstrates how to use ladders safely. Richard installs an anti-scald shower valve. 23:43
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This Old House | Ask TOH | Melted Vinyl Siding,... (#1122)
Full Program: Tom solves the mystery of melted vinyl siding. Kevin performs a whole-house energy audit. 23:43
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This Old House | Ask TOH | Heat Pump, LEDs,... (#1121)
Full Program: Richard installs a ductless heat pump. Scott shows new LEDs. Roger selects houseplants. 23:43
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Series Description: Host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and guest experts make personal HOUSE calls, guiding viewers through home improvement techniques.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Using Hand Planes/Repairing A Cracked Stone Walkway (#1111)
Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes and a cracked stone walkway is repaired. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 22, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Installing A Ceiling Fan/Installing A Water Softener (#1112)
Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling in Denver. [26 minutes]
- Sun, June 23, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 27, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 29, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Transplanting a Mature Rose Bush/Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting (#1113)
Roger Cook shows how to temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place. [26 minutes]
- Sun, June 30, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, July 1, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 3, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 3, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 4, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, July 6, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Restoring Terrazzo Floors/Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist (#1114)
Terrazzo floors are restored in Del Ray Beach, Florida and a cracked floor joist is repaired. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 7, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, July 8, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 10, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 10, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 11, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, July 13, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed (#1115)
Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a toilet in Cheyenne, Wyoming. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 14, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, July 15, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 17, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 17, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, July 20, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides (#1116)
Master electrician Scott Caron hangs a flat panel television on the wall and conceals the wiring. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 21, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, July 22, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 24, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 24, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 25, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, July 27, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Maintaining Kitchen Appliances/Installing A Rain Gutter (#1117)
Learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. A rain gutter, downspout and rain barrel are installed. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 28, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, July 29, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 31, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 31, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Past Episodes
These episodes of Ask This Old House aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Using Hand Planes/Repairing A Cracked Stone Walkway (#1111)
- Properly Mulching Garden Beds/Installing A Natural Gas Line (#1110)
- Installing Interior Window Trim/Heating A Swimming Pool (#1109)
- Installing a Privacy Fence/Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve (#1108)
- Installing a New Kitchen Sink and Faucet/Installing Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door (#1107)
- Special New York Episode (#1106)
- Planting Palm Trees/Replacing an Old Heating System With One That's More Efficient (#1105)
- Laying Sod in the Backyard/Installing A Wireless Thermostat (#1104)
- Building A Custom Fireplace Mantel/Repairing A Leaking Kitchen Faucet (#1103)
- Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing a Smart Thermostat to Reduce Energy Use (#1126)
- Installing Bluestone Patio/Hanging Bikes in a Garage (#1102)
- Making Custom Concrete Countertops/Cordless Landscape Tools (#1125)
- Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve (#1101)
- Installing Surge Protection/Hardscaping Projects (#1124)
- Using Ladders Safely/Replacing A Shower Valve (#1123)
- Solving a Melted Mystery/Performing a Whole-House Energy Audit (#1122)
- Installing A Ductless Heat Pump/Led Lighting (#1121)
- Insulating Ductwork/Maintaining Clothes Washers And Dryers (#1120)
- Caring for Orchids as Houseplants/Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet (#1119)
- Building A Storage Bench/Making Watertight Connections (#1118)
- Maintaining Kitchen Appliances/Installing A Rain Gutter (#1117)