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Jammed Garbage Disposer/Removing Exterior Paint (#605)

Tom and Richard show Kevin the do's and don'ts of cutting holes and notches in joists.

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Program Description: ASK THIS OLD HOUSE answers home repair questions by taking the ASK THIS OLD HOUSE team to homeowners' doorsteps. 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, and in the loft of a renovated New England barn stuffed with tools, survey the latest products. For information and guidance on plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, landscaping and gardening problems, viewers may submit questions to thisoldhouse.com or mail letters to: Ask This Old House, This Old House Magazine, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

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Leaky Skylight/Repairing A Light Switch (#616)

General contractor Tom Silva replaces a skylight that leaks water into the kitchen below.
- Sun, July 20, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, July 20, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, July 20, 9:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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Lawn Soil Test/Identifying Water Supply Pipes (#617)

Landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to Oregon to help a homeowner improve her lawn.
- Sun, July 27, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, July 27, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, July 27, 9:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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- Sat, August 2, 2:30 PM on IPTV
Water Softening System/Fiber-Cement Shingles (#618)

Richard Trethewey helps homeowners install a new water softening system in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Sun, August 3, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, August 3, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 6, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 6, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 9, 2:30 PM on IPTV
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting/Replacing Old Faucet (#619)

Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to save energy and money by increasing insulation in his attic.
- Sun, August 10, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, August 10, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 13, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 13, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 16, 2:30 PM on IPTV
Building A Soccer Goal/Constructing A Sandbox (#620)

The crew celebrates the 150th episode with projects that parents and kids can work on together.
- Sun, August 17, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, August 17, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 20, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 20, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 23, 2:30 PM on IPTV
Installing A Pellet Stove/Gasoline-Free Lawn Mowers (#621)

General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install an old mortised lockset on a new door.
- Sun, August 24, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, August 24, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 27, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, August 27, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 2:30 PM on IPTV

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