Ask This Old House - Season 6

Ask This Old House - Season 6

Season 6

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Episodes26
DatesOct 4, 2007 - Mar 27, 2008
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Episodes

Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair
Season 6Episode 160 min

Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair

Plumbing 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, landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling.
Oct 4, 2007
Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio
Season 6Episode 260 min

Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio

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.
Oct 11, 2007
Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair
Season 6Episode 360 min

Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair

Plumbing 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, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster wall using a new type of adhesive system. Back in the loft, Roger shares a tip from a viewer about digging holes.
Oct 18, 2007
Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs
Season 6Episode 460 min

Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs

Up 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 homeowners remove some overgrown shrubs and replace them with appropriate "foundation plantings." Then Richard and Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom shows Kevin how to repair a rotted windowsill using a two-part epoxy.
Oct 24, 2007
Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists
Season 6Episode 560 min

Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists

Plumbing 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 Tom Silva and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Then, Kevin learns from a painting expert how to remove exterior paint from cedar siding. Back in the loft, Tom and Richard show Kevin the do's and don'ts of cutting holes and notches in joists.
Nov 1, 2007
Tree Removal; Door Trim
Season 6Episode 660 min

Tree Removal; Door Trim

Landscape 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 and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Then Tom helps a homeowner bring some character into a room by installing wood trim around a plain doorway.
Nov 8, 2007
Home Energy Savings
Season 6Episode 760 min

Home Energy Savings

In 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 "replacement" windows. Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor a few ways to reduce the energy needed for heating water. Then, Kevin and an energy auditor visit a home and discuss how to improve the heating and air conditioning system and reduce electrical consumption.
Nov 15, 2007
Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan
Season 6Episode 860 min

Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan

Landscape 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 expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor several different types of portable space heaters and offers suggestions on how to choose the right one. Then Roger, Kevin and Richard are joined by general contractor Tom Silva for the regular "What is it?" segment. Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner with a bathroom fan that drips water down into the room.
Nov 22, 2007
Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window
Season 6Episode 960 min

Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window

Landscape 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 Christmas trees healthy throughout the holiday season. Then Roger, host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva try to answer the question, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom heads to Florida to show a homeowner the proper way to caulk a leaky window.
Nov 29, 2007
Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Season 6Episode 1060 min

Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Landscape 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 O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to answer the question, "What is it?" Then, Tom shows a homeowner how to refinish her hardwood floors.
Dec 6, 2007
Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range
Season 6Episode 1160 min

Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range

Landscape 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 plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard visits a serious cook and helps her replace her old electric stove with a new gas range.
Dec 13, 2007
Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper
Season 6Episode 1260 min

Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper

Landscape 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 with general contractor Tom Silva and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom and Richard show Kevin different ways to "see" what's inside a wall. Finally, Richard helps a homeowner repair a bathtub that won't hold water.
Dec 20, 2007
Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy
Season 6Episode 1360 min

Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy

Landscape 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 a homeowner's garage floor.
Dec 27, 2007
Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install
Season 6Episode 1460 min

Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install

Plumbing 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 Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom helps a homeowner squeeze a new refrigerator into an opening that's just a little too small. Finally, Roger shares a tip from a viewer on how to tame a tangle of bungee cords.
Jan 3, 2008
Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade
Season 6Episode 1560 min

Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade

Plumbing 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 contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Roger heads to Iowa to help a homeowner transplant a rose bush. Afterward, up in the loft, Tom shows Kevin the proper way to change a circular saw blade.
Jan 10, 2008
Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch
Season 6Episode 1660 min

Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch

General 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 expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Afterward, electrician Peg Preble shows Kevin how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty 3-way light switch.
Jan 17, 2008
Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes
Season 6Episode 1760 min

Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes

Landscape 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 contractor Tom Silva and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard and Kevin visit a local home center to identify several different types of water supply pipes.
Jan 24, 2008
Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding
Season 6Episode 1860 min

Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding

Plumbing 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 a homeowner how to install fiber-cement shingles on his new backyard shed.
Jan 31, 2008
Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet
Season 6Episode 1960 min

Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet

General 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 safer by adding low-voltage landscape lighting. Afterward, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace her old kitchen faucet.
Feb 7, 2008
Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox
Season 6Episode 2060 min

Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox

In 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 the loft, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a pair of stilts. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a family how to build a sandbox and make replicas of fossils.
Feb 14, 2008
Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers
Season 6Episode 2160 min

Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers

General 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 pellet stove to provide supplemental heat during the cold winter months. Back in the loft, landscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor several different types of lawn mowers that do not require gasoline.
Feb 21, 2008
Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair
Season 6Episode 2260 min

Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair

Landscape 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 latest technology for deadbolt locks. Afterward, Richard travels to Raleigh, North Carolina to help a homeowner replace the leaky polybutylene pipes throughout his house.
Feb 28, 2008
Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak
Season 6Episode 2360 min

Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak

Landscape 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 share a tip from a viewer on how to drive a nail in a tight spot. Afterward, Kevin is joined in the loft by a real estate specialist for some tips on preparing a home for sale. Finally, Richard visits a homeowner to help fix a water leak in her living room ceiling.
Mar 6, 2008
Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante
Season 6Episode 2460 min

Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante

This 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 episode begins with Joe helping a homeowner replace a broken bathroom tile with a new tile that matches the existing color. Next, up in the loft, Joe shows host Kevin O'Connor some different ways to cut ceramic and stone tile using both hand and power tools. Finally, Joe helps another homeowner install a kitchen backsplash using translucent glass tile.
Mar 13, 2008
Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding
Season 6Episode 2560 min

Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding

Plumbing 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 joined in the loft by turf expert Mary Owen to discuss which types of grass are appropriate for certain climates and conditions. Then Roger and Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner who ran into a problem while installing crown molding on his kitchen cabinets.
Mar 20, 2008
Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase
Season 6Episode 2660 min

Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase

Up 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 Cook and Kevin head outside for a look at different types of above-ground sprinklers and some basic tips on watering a lawn. Finally, back in the loft, Tom shows Kevin how to build a very simple but elegant bookcase using plywood and portable power tools.
Mar 27, 2008

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