Ask This Old House
Repairing A Deck/Hydrangea Bush (#711)
Tom Silva helps repair a very dangerous deck. A homeowner has a hydrangea bush that won't flower.
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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.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing Cabinet Accessories (#715)
A focus on improving kitchen cabinets includes painting tips and installing useful accessories.
- Sat, January 10, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sun, January 11, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, January 11, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 14, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 14, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, January 17, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, January 10, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Repairing Backyard Gate/Drafty Window (#714)
Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair her sagging backyard gate in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Sat, January 10, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Converting A Bathtub/Solar-Powered Fountain (#716)
A claw foot bathtub is converted into a shower. Types of "fillers" for wood and PVC trim are shown.
- Sat, January 17, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sun, January 18, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, January 18, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 21, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 21, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, January 24, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, January 17, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Staining A Deck/Preventing Sewage Backups (#717)
Tom Silva helps clean and stain a mahogany backyard deck. A wood plug is removed from a hole saw.
- Sat, January 24, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sun, January 25, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, January 25, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 28, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, January 28, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, January 31, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, January 24, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Pruning A Tree/Installing A Shower Mixing Valve (#718)
A neglected crabapple tree is properly pruned and an "anti-scald" shower-mixing valve is installed.
- Sat, January 31, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sun, February 1, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, February 1, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, February 2, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 4, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 4, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, February 5, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, February 7, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, January 31, 1:00 PM on IPTV HD
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Episode #719
- Sun, February 8, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, February 8, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, February 9, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 11, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 11, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, February 12, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, February 14, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Episode #720
- Sun, February 15, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, February 15, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, February 16, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 18, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 18, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, February 19, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, February 21, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Episode #721
- Sun, February 22, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, February 22, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, February 23, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 25, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, February 25, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, February 26, 3:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
Past Episodes
These episodes of Ask This Old House aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Repairing Backyard Gate/Drafty Window (#714)
- Energy-Efficient Water Heater/Leveling Concrete Walkway (#713)
- Removing A Boulder/Securing Loose Pipes (#712)
- Repairing A Deck/Hydrangea Bush (#711)
- Installing A Whole-House Water Filter/Repairing Roof (#710)
- Building A Retaining Wall/Loud Faucet (#709)
- Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen (#708)
- Reducing Heating Costs/Using A Whole House Fan (#707)
- Repairing Laminate Countertops/Rebuilding A Brick Walkway (#706)
- Increasing Water Pressure/Transplanting A Bush (#705)
- Damaged Lawn/Curved Stair Molding (#704)
- Pendant Lighting/Care for Succulents (#703)
- Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System (#702)
- Collapsing Garage Roof/Installing A Dry Well (#701)
- Tips for Watering Lawns/Building A Bookcase (#626)
