Ask This Old House S07E01 · Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well

Overview

Ask This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Roger helps two homeowners dry out their basement by installing a dry well to handle discharge from their sump pump.

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1. 1 1. Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well2008-10-02 · 30mAsk This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post. Then Tom, along with ho
2. 2 2. Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System2008-10-09 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and he
3. 3 3. Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents2008-10-16 · 30mHost Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting. Then, up in the loft, houseplant
4. 4 4. Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding2008-10-23 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plum
5. 5 5. Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush2008-10-30 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor T
6. 6 6. Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters2008-11-06 · 30mUp in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner rebuild a
7. 7 7. Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan2008-11-13 · 30mThis episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows,
8. 8 8. Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen2008-11-20 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and
9. 9 9. Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet2008-11-27 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. Afterward, Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumb
10. 10 10. Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof2008-12-04 · 30mPlumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a pair of homeowners install a whole-house water filter. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom S
11. 11 11. Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush2008-12-11 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. Then Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and
12. 12 12. Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes2008-12-18 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in their backyard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing & heatin
13. 13 13. Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway2008-12-27 · 30mPlumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient "tankless" unit fueled by propane. Then Richa
14. 14 14. Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam2009-01-01 · 30mLandscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, h
15. 15 15. Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories2009-01-08 · 30mThis special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kitchen cabinets. First, host Kevin O'Connor and expert painter Rich O'Neil show a homeowner how to prepar
16. 16 16. Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain2009-01-15 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silv
17. 17 17. Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups2009-01-22 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany backyard deck. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Treth
18. 18 18. Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve2009-01-29 · 30mLandscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and p
19. 19 19. Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door2009-02-05 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor,
20. 20 20. Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher2009-02-12 · 30mOur annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together! First, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a 12-year-old budding master ga
21. 21 21. Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System2009-02-19 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor
22. 22 22. Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor2009-02-26 · 30mPlumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-air heating and cooling system. Then Richard, along
23. 23 23. Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees2009-03-07 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows
24. 24 24. Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes2009-03-12 · 30mGeneral contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to "winterize" his plumbing to pr
25. 25 25. Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care2009-03-21 · 30mKevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom. Tom, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey examine an unfamiliar objec
26. 26 26. Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring2009-03-28 · 30mThis episode demonstrates how to repair a leaking PVC drain trap under a kitchen sink, how to install a bamboo "floating" floor in a basement, and how to clean roof gutters without