Ask This Old House S07E24 · Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes

Overview

General 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 prevent frozen pipes when the house is unoccupied.

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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