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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.


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Upcoming Episodes
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
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.

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Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
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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
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.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
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
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
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.

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Sunday, April 28, 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
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.

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Sunday, May 05, 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.

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Monday, May 06, 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.

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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
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.

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Monday, May 13, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
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.

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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.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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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
05:30 PM
Planting Palm Trees/Replacing an Old Heating System With One That's More Efficient
Episode # 1105

Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to help a homeowner plant several varieties of palm trees in her front yard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin shares information on new light bulbs. And Richard replaces an old heating system and hot water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance.

Rebroadcast

Monday, June 03, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:30 PM
Special New York Episode
Episode # 1106

In a special episode, the guys visit New York. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey tours a scale model of the entire city in Queens. Host Kevin O'Connor works with a local electrician to add task lighting to a dark kitchen in Brooklyn. Then, Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva play "What Is It" with a special guest in Times Square. Afterward, Roger visits a new park built atop an old train line. And Tom helps a homeowner in Greenwich Village add a cable railing system to her deck.

Rebroadcast

Monday, June 10, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:30 PM
Installing a New Kitchen Sink and Faucet/Installing Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door
Episode # 1107

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to install a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. Then, general contractor Tom Silva installs insulated sidelights on a front door.

Rebroadcast

Monday, June 17, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:30 PM
Installing a Privacy Fence/Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve
Episode # 1108

Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.

Rebroadcast

Monday, June 24, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
11:30 AM
Installing A Ductless Heat Pump/Led Lighting
Episode # 1121

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a bonus room. Then, Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom shares a viewer tip for driving eye screws. Then, electrician Scott Caron demonstrates new technologies and applications for LED lighting. Then, Roger learns how to select houseplants for different situations.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, June 30, 2013
Length : 26 min
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