Ask This Old House: 7x7
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house. Next, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. Finally, Tom helps a homeowner keep things cool with a whole house fan.
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: 7x7
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house. Next, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. Finally, Tom helps a homeowner keep things cool with a whole house fan.
- 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