Ask This Old House (2002)
The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
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Episode 1 - Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater
Release Date: 2003-10-09Installing a deadbolt; trimming hedges; fixing a heating system.
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Episode 2 - Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater
Release Date: 2003-10-16Securing a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway; replacing a 50-year-old water heater.
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Episode 3 - Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak
Release Date: 2003-10-23Restoring a slate walkway; repairing a leak in a fiberglass shower stall.
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Episode 4 - Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet
Release Date: 2003-10-30Repairing holes in drywall; replacing a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet.
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Episode 5 - Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip
Release Date: 2003-11-08Installing a backyard drywell; installing a bathtub safety grab bar.
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Episode 6 - Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet
Release Date: 2003-11-15Installing interior window trim; hiding utility boxes in front of a house; fixing a broken spray hose on a kitchen faucet.
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Episode 7 - Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows
Release Date: 2003-11-20Replacing ailing grass with ivy and pachysandra; opening double-hung windows that are painted shut.
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Episode 8 - Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper
Release Date: 2003-11-27Replacing wall-to-wall carpeting with pre-finished hardwood flooring; pros and cons of floors; replacing a rusty bathroom sink stopper.
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Episode 9 - Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner
Release Date: 2003-12-04Removing poison ivy from the yard without using herbicides; weaving cedar shingles on an outside corner of a house.
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Episode 10 - Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation
Release Date: 2003-12-11Chimney flue repairs; installing an anti-sweat valve to prevent condensation on a toilet tank.
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Episode 11 - Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron
Release Date: 2003-12-18Installing a staircase handrail; transplanting a rhododendron.
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Episode 12 - Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub
Release Date: 2003-12-25Repairing an irrigation system; fixing a bathtub leak.
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Episode 13 - Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs
Release Date: 2004-01-01Silencing squeaky hardwood floors; building a set of timber stairs.
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Episode 14 - Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters
Release Date: 2004-01-08Brick-walk installation; cutting a miter in wood trim.
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Episode 15 - Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors
Release Date: 2004-01-15Fixing sliding closet doors; electric radiant floor heat; selecting exterior paint colors.
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Episode 16 - Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard
Release Date: 2004-01-22Examining water quality; installing a water softener and filter; replacing a rotten board in hardwood flooring.
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Episode 17 - Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree
Release Date: 2004-01-29Snaking wire through exterior walls; planting a magnolia tree.
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Episode 18 - Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door
Release Date: 2004-02-05Protecting shrubs from deer; pipe connections; fixing a shower door that will not close properly.
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Episode 19 - Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon
Release Date: 2004-02-12Cutting a pane of glass; planting climbing vines; installing a portable air conditioner.
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Episode 20 - Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall
Release Date: 2004-02-19Programmable thermostat installation; repairing a cracked plaster and lath wall.
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Episode 21 - Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds
Release Date: 2004-02-26Air vent replacement; repairing a steam radiator's shut-off valve; preparing garden beds for winter.
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Episode 22 - Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup
Release Date: 2004-03-04Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
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Episode 23 - Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint
Release Date: 2004-03-11Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
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Episode 24 - Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters
Release Date: 2004-03-18Installing track lighting in the kitchen; how to quiet noisy baseboard heaters.
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Episode 25 - Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door
Release Date: 2004-03-25Corroded copper pipes; how to replace worn-out weather stripping around a kitchen door.
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Episode 26 - Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools
Release Date: 2004-04-01Repairing a damaged door jamb and installing a new storm door; choosing the right garden tools for spring cleanup.