Ask This Old House S04E02 · Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve

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General contractor Tom Silva quiets a homeowner's squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner prevent a damaging flood by installing an automatic shut-off valve for her washing machine.

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1. 1 1. Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor2005-10-06 · 30mOur 4th season begins with a house call from landscaping contractor Roger Cook who helps a homeowner repair a loose flagstone in his mortared front walkway. Then Roger, along with
2. 2 2. Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve2005-10-13 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva quiets a homeowner's squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping con
3. 3 3. Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree2005-10-20 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner improve the quality of her drinking water by installing an under-sink filter. After that, Richard and host Kevin O'C
4. 4 4. Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank2005-10-27 · 30mUp in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair a flat wheelbarrow tire. He also shows a new type of flat-free tire. Then, general contrac
5. 5 5. Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement2005-11-03 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Grandview, Missouri to help a homeowner care for an ailing rose bush. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and h
6. 6 6. Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain2005-11-10 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a young couple build a raised garden bed using composite landscape timbers made from recycled plastic and sawdust. Back in the loft, Roger s
7. 7 7. Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade2005-11-17 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to remove moss and lichen from his shade-covered roof and keep them from coming back. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating e
8. 8 8. Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree2005-11-24 · 30mUp in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva gives host Kevin O'Connor a few lessons on the proper use of a circular saw. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey instal
9. 9 9. Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles2005-12-01 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey starts the show with a suggestion sent in by a viewer. Richard shows how to use a common wire nut to save a partially-used tube of cau
10. 10 10. Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink2005-12-08 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners tame an overgrown privet hedge with some "rejuvenation pruning." Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey he
11. 11 11. Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door2005-12-15 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor bundle up and head outside for a few lessons on the different types of snowthrowers and how to use them properly. Back in
12. 12 12. Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater2005-12-22 · 30mHost Kevin O'Connor heads to southern California and meets with a local expert to learn about the proper tools techniques for window washing. Then back in the loft, Kevin, along wi
13. 13 13. New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes2005-12-29 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva heads to New York's "lower east side" to help a pair of apartment-dwellers install a new vinyl floor. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert
14. 14 14. Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree2006-01-05 · 30mHost Kevin O'Connor heads to Minneapolis, Minnesota to help a pair of homeowners who have discovered dangerous levels of radon gas in their finished basement. Then, up in the loft,
15. 15 15. In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing2006-01-12 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Dallas, Texas to help a homeowner install a low cost in-ground sprinkler system. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richa
16. 16 16. Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall2006-01-19 · 30mUp in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor several different types of hammers and how to use them properly. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Tr
17. 17 17. Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding2006-01-26 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and a specialist repair a residential well system for a homeowner by replacing the pump and pressurized well tank. Then general contra
18. 18 18. Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail2006-02-02 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to transplant a spruce tree that was originally planted too close to her house. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating
19. 19 19. Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier2006-02-09 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor how to build a custom cover for a radiator. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin several different
20. 20 20. Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System2006-02-16 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook and a specialist help a homeowner install a granite driveway marker so that visitors can more easily find his house. Then Roger, along with plumbi
21. 21 21. Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation2006-02-23 · 30mThis special episode is all about making your home more energy-efficient. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Atlanta where he helps a homeowner install an insta
22. 22 22. Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post2006-03-02 · 30mUp in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair damaged threads on a radiator using a drill and "tap." Then, landscaping contr
23. 23 23. Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet2006-03-09 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace an interior "hollow-core" door with a heavier, more attractive, "solid-core" door. Then, up in the loft, Tom and host Kevin O
24. 24 24. Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders2006-03-16 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select and install a new dishwasher. Then, Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscaping contractor
25. 25 25. Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump2006-03-23 · 30mUp in the loft, tile expert Joe Ferrante shows host Kevin O'Connor the proper way to cut several different types of tile. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner with
26. 26 26. Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn2006-03-30 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits a homeowner in Kansas to help install a mini-split air conditioning system. Then, Richard, along with general contractor Tom Si