Ask This Old House - Season 8
Run Time: 30 mins
Air Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009
Average Rating: ⭐ 4.4 (18 votes)
PBS26 Episodes
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Season 8 - Episode 1
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook kicks off our 8th season by helping a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard. Then Roger, alo...
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Season 8 - Episode 2
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richa...
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Season 8 - Episode 3
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space...
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
Season 8 - Episode 4
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbi...
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Season 8 - Episode 5
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, lan...
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
Season 8 - Episode 6
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the loft, gen...
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
Season 8 - Episode 7
It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. Then, up ...
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
Season 8 - Episode 8
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. Then, ...
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
Season 8 - Episode 9
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows host Kevin O'Connor...
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Season 8 - Episode 10
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. Then Roger, along with host K...
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
Season 8 - Episode 11
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to build and install new laminate kitchen countertops. Then Tom and Kevin, alo...
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Season 8 - Episode 12
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden latt...
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
Season 8 - Episode 13
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener. Then Richar...
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
Season 8 - Episode 14
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. Then Tom, along with ...
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
Season 8 - Episode 15
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countert...
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
Season 8 - Episode 16
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Then Roger, alon...
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
Season 8 - Episode 17
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a ductless air c...
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
Season 8 - Episode 18
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fasteni...
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Season 8 - Episode 19
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor...
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
Season 8 - Episode 20
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva head to Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kitchen with ...
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
Season 8 - Episode 21
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey head to Virginia to help a homeowner replace his old, electric water h...
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
Season 8 - Episode 22
Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair portions of his lawn that have been damaged by snow mold, which is a fungal disease that can occur in wi...
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Season 8 - Episode 23
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discu...
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
Season 8 - Episode 24
Roger Cook visits a nature center to learn how to attract many different species of birds using different types of bird feeders and birdseed...
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Season 8 - Episode 25
Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase. In the Ask This Old House loft, Richard Trethewey shows...
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
Season 8 - Episode 26
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet. Then, up in the loft, landscaping contract...