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Host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and guest experts make personal HOUSE calls, guiding viewers through home improvement techniques.


http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms
Upcoming Episodes
11:30 AM
Caring for Orchids as Houseplants/Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet
Episode # 1119

Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:30 PM
Building A Custom Fireplace Mantel/Repairing A Leaking Kitchen Faucet
Episode # 1103

General contractor Tom Silva builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner. Then, Roger shares some tips about garden edging. Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet.

Rebroadcast

Monday, May 20, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
11:30 AM
Insulating Ductwork/Maintaining Clothes Washers And Dryers
Episode # 1120

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate his ductwork. Then, Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Kevin learns how to maintain clothes washers and dryers.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:30 PM
Laying Sod in the Backyard/Installing A Wireless Thermostat
Episode # 1104

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom shares a tip about finding measurements without doing math. And Richard installs a wireless thermostat to control a heating system.

Rebroadcast

Monday, May 27, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
Previous Episodes

05:30 PM

Installing Bluestone Patio/Hanging Bikes in a Garage

Episode # 1102


Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage.
Rebroadcast

Monday, May 13, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

11:30 AM

Building A Storage Bench/Making Watertight Connections

Episode # 1118


In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to solder copper pipes properly. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown perennial garden.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT

05:30 PM

Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve

Episode # 1101


General contractor Tom Silva kicks off the 11th season of ASK THIS OLD HOUSE by helping a couple transform stock shelving into a custom built-in. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing machine valve that will prevent flooding.
Rebroadcast

Monday, May 06, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

11:30 AM

Maintaining Kitchen Appliances/Installing A Rain Gutter

Episode # 1117


Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Issacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout and rain barrel.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT

05:30 PM

Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing a Smart Thermostat to Reduce Energy Use

Episode # 1126


Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Chicago to learn how subway trains are serviced. While in Chicago, he helps a homeowner paint kitchen cabinets. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook teaches how to estimate landscape material by the cubic yard. Afterward, Richard installs a smart thermostat to reduce energy use.


Monday, April 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

11:30 AM

Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides

Episode # 1116


Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows host Kevin O'Connor examples of different types of electrical outlets. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT

05:30 PM

Making Custom Concrete Countertops/Cordless Landscape Tools

Episode # 1125


Host Kevin O'Connor works with an expert to make and install custom concrete countertops. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to make watertight connections without soldering. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger demonstrates several new cordless landscape tools.


Monday, April 22, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

05:30 PM

Installing Surge Protection/Hardscaping Projects

Episode # 1124


Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape rocks for hardscaping projects.


Monday, April 15, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

11:30 AM

Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed

Episode # 1115


Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a viewer tip about driving eye screws. Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT

05:30 PM

Using Ladders Safely/Replacing A Shower Valve

Episode # 1123


General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve.


Monday, April 08, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

11:30 AM

Restoring Terrazzo Floors/Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist

Episode # 1114


Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida, to restore terrazzo floors. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT

05:30 PM

Solving a Melted Mystery/Performing a Whole-House Energy Audit

Episode # 1122


General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. Then, Tom, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Kevin and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit.


Monday, April 01, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2

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