Ask This Old House
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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Season 2
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E1
Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater
Installing a deadbolt; trimming hedges; fixing a heating system.
Oct 9, 2003 -
2
E2
Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater
Securing a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway; replacing a 50-year-old water heater.
Oct 16, 2003 -
3
E3
Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak
Restoring a slate walkway; repairing a leak in a fiberglass shower stall.
Oct 23, 2003 -
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E4
Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet
Repairing holes in drywall; replacing a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet.
Oct 30, 2003 -
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E5
Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip
Installing a backyard drywell; installing a bathtub safety grab bar.
Nov 8, 2003 -
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E6
Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet
Installing interior window trim; hiding utility boxes in front of a house; fixing a broken spray hose on a kitchen faucet.
Nov 15, 2003 -
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E7
Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows
Replacing ailing grass with ivy and pachysandra; opening double-hung windows that are painted shut.
Nov 20, 2003 -
8
E8
Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper
Replacing wall-to-wall carpeting with pre-finished hardwood flooring; pros and cons of floors; replacing a rusty bathroom sink stopper.
Nov 27, 2003 -
9
E9
Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner
Removing poison ivy from the yard without using herbicides; weaving cedar shingles on an outside corner of a house.
Dec 4, 2003 -
10
E10
Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation
Chimney flue repairs; installing an anti-sweat valve to prevent condensation on a toilet tank.
Dec 11, 2003 -
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E11
Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron
Installing a staircase handrail; transplanting a rhododendron.
Dec 18, 2003 -
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E12
Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub
Repairing an irrigation system; fixing a bathtub leak.
Dec 25, 2003 -
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E13
Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs
Silencing squeaky hardwood floors; building a set of timber stairs.
Jan 1, 2004 -
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E14
Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters
Brick-walk installation; cutting a miter in wood trim.
Jan 8, 2004 -
15
E15
Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors
Fixing sliding closet doors; electric radiant floor heat; selecting exterior paint colors.
Jan 15, 2004 -
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E16
Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard
Examining water quality; installing a water softener and filter; replacing a rotten board in hardwood flooring.
Jan 22, 2004 -
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E17
Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree
Snaking wire through exterior walls; planting a magnolia tree.
Jan 29, 2004 -
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E18
Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door
Protecting shrubs from deer; pipe connections; fixing a shower door that will not close properly.
Feb 5, 2004 -
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E19
Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon
Cutting a pane of glass; planting climbing vines; installing a portable air conditioner.
Feb 12, 2004 -
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E20
Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall
Programmable thermostat installation; repairing a cracked plaster and lath wall.
Feb 19, 2004 -
21
E21
Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds
Air vent replacement; repairing a steam radiator's shut-off valve; preparing garden beds for winter.
Feb 26, 2004 -
22
E22
Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup
Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
Mar 4, 2004 -
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E23
Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint
Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
Mar 11, 2004 -
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E24
Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters
Installing track lighting in the kitchen; how to quiet noisy baseboard heaters.
Mar 18, 2004 -
25
E25
Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door
Corroded copper pipes; how to replace worn-out weather stripping around a kitchen door.
Mar 25, 2004 -
26
E26
Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools
Repairing a damaged door jamb and installing a new storm door; choosing the right garden tools for spring cleanup.
Apr 1, 2004
