Ask This Old House S06E02 · Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio

Overview

Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor a few different types of "squares" used for general carpentry. Then Tom and Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner build a new patio using concrete paving bricks.

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1. 1 1. Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair2007-10-04 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cleveland, Ohio to help a homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom Silva, land
2. 2 2. Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio2007-10-11 · 30mUp in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor a few different types of "squares" used for general carpentry. Then Tom and Kevin, along with plumbing and he
3. 3 3. Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair2007-10-18 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a broken cast-iron "closet flange" for a toilet. Then Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, g
4. 4 4. Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs2007-10-24 · 30mUp in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor a few devices for preventing plumbing floods in the home. Then, Roger helps a pair of homeow
5. 5 5. Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists2007-11-01 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners with a jammed kitchen garbage disposer. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor To
6. 6 6. Tree Removal; Door Trim2007-11-08 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti help a homeowner remove an old tree that threatens to fall on her house. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing
7. 7 7. Home Energy Savings2007-11-15 · 30mIn this special episode, the crew demonstrates several ways to save energy at home. First, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner select and install energy-efficient "repla
8. 8 8. Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan2007-11-22 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook helps a young couple transform a muddy backyard into a low-maintenance play area for their two children. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating
9. 9 9. Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window2007-11-29 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook is on a special mission to pick the perfect Christmas tree at a local tree farm. Later, up in the loft, Roger shares a few tips for keeping Christma
10. 10 10. Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors2007-12-06 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner in Portland, Oregon an innovative way to handle storm-water runoff from her roof. Later, Roger is joined in the loft by host Kevin
11. 11 11. Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range2007-12-13 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook replaces the cracked flagstone on a set of front steps with bluestone. Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plum
12. 12 12. Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper2007-12-20 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor several different ways to determine the grade, or pitch, of a landscape. Then, back in the loft, Roger and Kevin, along wi
13. 13 13. Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy2007-12-27 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new vinyl fence. Then host Kevin O'Connor heads to Omaha, Nebraska, where he helps install a protective epoxy coating on
14. 14 14. Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install2008-01-03 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner control the temperature of her radiators, which are overheating the rooms upstairs. Then Richard, along with host Ke
15. 15 15. Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade2008-01-10 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with a smelly dishwasher. Then Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general
16. 16 16. Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch2008-01-17 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a skylight that is leaking water down into the kitchen below. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating
17. 17 17. Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes2008-01-24 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Oregon to help a homeowner improve her lawn, starting with a simple soil test. Next, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contrac
18. 18 18. Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding2008-01-31 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Phoenix, Arizona to help a pair of homeowners install a new water softening system. Then, general contractor Tom Silva shows
19. 19 19. Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet2008-02-07 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to save energy and money by increasing the insulation in his attic. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook makes a dark walkway sa
20. 20 20. Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox2008-02-14 · 30mIn this special episode devoted to projects for kids, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows two kids how to build a soccer goal using PVC plumbing pipes. Next, up in
21. 21 21. Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers2008-02-21 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install an old mortise lockset on a new door. Afterwards, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a
22. 22 22. Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair2008-02-28 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook replaces a set of rotten wooden stairs with new steps made of granite. Back in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor shows general contractor Tom Silva the
23. 23 23. Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak2008-03-06 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to improve a lawn using a "slice seeder." Next, plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva
24. 24 24. Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante2008-03-13 · 30mThis special episode is dedicated to the life and work of tile expert Joe Ferrante. Joe worked on many projects for This Old House and Ask This Old House over 20 years. This episod
25. 25 25. Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding2008-03-20 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with very high water pressure by installing a "pressure reducing valve." Next, landscape contractor Roger Cook is jo
26. 26 26. Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase2008-03-27 · 30mUp in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to replace all the parts inside a typical toilet tank. Next, landscape contractor Roger