Ask This Old House: 7x13
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient “tankless” unit fueled by propane. Then Richard and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva ask, “What is it?” Then, Roger helps a homeowner level his sagging concrete walkway using a method called “mudjacking,” and Tom shares a viewer tip for removing hammer dents from a piece of wood.
7 - 1Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well Oct. 02, 2008- 7 - 1Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well Oct. 02, 2008
- 7 - 2Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System Oct. 09, 2008
- 7 - 2Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System Oct. 09, 2008
- 7 - 3Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents Oct. 16, 2008
- 7 - 3Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents Oct. 16, 2008
- 7 - 4Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding Oct. 23, 2008
- 7 - 4Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding Oct. 23, 2008
- 7 - 5Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush Oct. 30, 2008
- 7 - 5Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush Oct. 30, 2008
- 7 - 6Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters Nov. 06, 2008
- 7 - 6Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters Nov. 06, 2008
- 7 - 7Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan Nov. 13, 2008
- 7 - 7Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan Nov. 13, 2008
- 7 - 8Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen Nov. 20, 2008
- 7 - 8Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen Nov. 20, 2008
- 7 - 9Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet Nov. 27, 2008
- 7 - 9Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet Nov. 27, 2008
- 7 - 10Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof Dec. 04, 2008
- 7 - 10Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof Dec. 04, 2008
- 7 - 11Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush Dec. 11, 2008
- 7 - 11Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush Dec. 11, 2008
- 7 - 12Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes Dec. 18, 2008
- 7 - 12Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes Dec. 18, 2008
- 7 - 13
- 7 - 13
- 7 - 14Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam Jan. 01, 2009
- 7 - 14Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam Jan. 01, 2009
- 7 - 15
- 7 - 15
- 7 - 16Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain Jan. 15, 2009
- 7 - 16Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain Jan. 15, 2009
- 7 - 17Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups Jan. 22, 2009
- 7 - 17Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups Jan. 22, 2009
- 7 - 18Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve Jan. 29, 2009
- 7 - 18Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve Jan. 29, 2009
- 7 - 19Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door Feb. 05, 2009
- 7 - 19Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door Feb. 05, 2009
- 7 - 20
- 7 - 20
- 7 - 21Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System Feb. 19, 2009
- 7 - 22Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor Feb. 26, 2009
- 7 - 23Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees Mar. 07, 2009
- 7 - 24Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes Mar. 12, 2009
- 7 - 25Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care Mar. 21, 2009
- 7 - 26Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring Mar. 28, 2009
Ask This Old House: 7x13
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient “tankless” unit fueled by propane. Then Richard and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva ask, “What is it?” Then, Roger helps a homeowner level his sagging concrete walkway using a method called “mudjacking,” and Tom shares a viewer tip for removing hammer dents from a piece of wood.
- 7 - 1Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well Oct. 02, 2008
- 7 - 1Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well Oct. 02, 2008
- 7 - 2Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System Oct. 09, 2008
- 7 - 2Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System Oct. 09, 2008
- 7 - 3Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents Oct. 16, 2008
- 7 - 3Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents Oct. 16, 2008
- 7 - 4Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding Oct. 23, 2008
- 7 - 4Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding Oct. 23, 2008
- 7 - 5Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush Oct. 30, 2008
- 7 - 5Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush Oct. 30, 2008
- 7 - 6Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters Nov. 06, 2008
- 7 - 6Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters Nov. 06, 2008
- 7 - 7Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan Nov. 13, 2008
- 7 - 7Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan Nov. 13, 2008
- 7 - 8Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen Nov. 20, 2008
- 7 - 8Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen Nov. 20, 2008
- 7 - 9Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet Nov. 27, 2008
- 7 - 9Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet Nov. 27, 2008
- 7 - 10Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof Dec. 04, 2008
- 7 - 10Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof Dec. 04, 2008
- 7 - 11Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush Dec. 11, 2008
- 7 - 11Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush Dec. 11, 2008
- 7 - 12Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes Dec. 18, 2008
- 7 - 12Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes Dec. 18, 2008
- 7 - 13
- 7 - 13
- 7 - 14Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam Jan. 01, 2009
- 7 - 14Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam Jan. 01, 2009
- 7 - 15
- 7 - 15
- 7 - 16Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain Jan. 15, 2009
- 7 - 16Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain Jan. 15, 2009
- 7 - 17Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups Jan. 22, 2009
- 7 - 17Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups Jan. 22, 2009
- 7 - 18Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve Jan. 29, 2009
- 7 - 18Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve Jan. 29, 2009
- 7 - 19Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door Feb. 05, 2009
- 7 - 19Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door Feb. 05, 2009
- 7 - 20
- 7 - 20
- 7 - 21Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System Feb. 19, 2009
- 7 - 22Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor Feb. 26, 2009
- 7 - 23Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees Mar. 07, 2009
- 7 - 24Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes Mar. 12, 2009
- 7 - 25Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care Mar. 21, 2009
- 7 - 26Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring Mar. 28, 2009