Ask This Old House
Episode #214
In North Reading, Massachusetts, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps homeowner Anthony Manupelli install a beautiful brick walkway in front of his home. Back in the loft, Roger explains how to use a screed to create a level surface in a bed of sand. Then, Roger, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and host Kevin O'Connor try guess quirky objects in the "What is it?" segment. Responding to a viewer's e-mail, Tom teaches Kevin different ways to cut a perfect miter in wood trim. [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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Installing a Privacy Fence/Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve (#1108)
Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. [26 minutes]
- Sun, May 26, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 27, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 29, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 29, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 30, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 1, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Installing Interior Window Trim/Heating A Swimming Pool (#1109)
Interior window trim is installed and a device that will heat a swimming pool for free is showcased. [26 minutes]
- Sun, June 2, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 5, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 5, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 6, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 8, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Properly Mulching Garden Beds/Installing A Natural Gas Line (#1110)
Roger Cook shows how mulch garden beds and a natural gas line for a barbeque grill is installed. [26 minutes]
- Sun, June 9, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 12, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 12, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 13, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 15, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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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]
- Sun, June 16, 9:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 3:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 9:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 5:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- 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
Past Episodes
These episodes of Ask This Old House aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- 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)
- Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides (#1116)
- Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed (#1115)
- Restoring Terrazzo Floors/Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist (#1114)
- Transplanting a Mature Rose Bush/Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting (#1113)