Ask This Old House - Season 7
Run Time: 30 mins
Air Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008
Average Rating: ⭐ 4.4 (18 votes)
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Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
Season 7 - Episode 1
Ask This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotti...
Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
Season 7 - Episode 2
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roger, along w...
Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
Season 7 - Episode 3
Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lig...
Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
Season 7 - Episode 4
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed. Then Roger, along...
Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
Season 7 - Episode 5
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert...
Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
Season 7 - Episode 6
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Then, landscape contracto...
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
Season 7 - Episode 7
This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to s...
Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
Season 7 - Episode 8
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system. Then Tom, along...
Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
Season 7 - Episode 9
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. Afterward, Roger, along ...
Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
Season 7 - Episode 10
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a pair of homeowners install a whole-house water filter. Then Rich...
Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
Season 7 - Episode 11
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. Then Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, plumbin...
Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
Season 7 - Episode 12
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in their backyard. Then Roger, along wit...
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
Season 7 - Episode 13
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient "tank...
Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
Season 7 - Episode 14
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate. Then Roger, along with plumbing...
Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
Season 7 - Episode 15
This special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kitchen cabinets. First, host Kevin O'Connor and expert painter Ri...
Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
Season 7 - Episode 16
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower. Then Richard, along with host Kev...
Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
Season 7 - Episode 17
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany backyard deck. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, p...
Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
Season 7 - Episode 18
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Co...
Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
Season 7 - Episode 19
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor. Then ...
Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
Season 7 - Episode 20
Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together! First, landscaping contractor Roger Co...
Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
Season 7 - Episode 21
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet. Then Richard, along with hos...
Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
Season 7 - Episode 22
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-air heating...
Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
Season 7 - Episode 23
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Then, up in the loft, plumbing an...
Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
Season 7 - Episode 24
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeown...
Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
Season 7 - Episode 25
Kevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom. Tom, Kevin O'Connor, and Richa...
Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring
Season 7 - Episode 26
This episode demonstrates how to repair a leaking PVC drain trap under a kitchen sink, how to install a bamboo "floating" floor in a basemen...