Ask This Old House (2002) : 4x2
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
30 Min.
Overview
General contractor Tom Silva quiets a homeowner's squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner prevent a damaging flood by installing an automatic shut-off valve for her washing machine.
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4 - 1Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor October 06, 2005 -
4 - 2Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve October 13, 2005
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4 - 3Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree October 20, 2005
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4 - 4Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank October 27, 2005
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4 - 5Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement November 03, 2005
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4 - 6Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain November 10, 2005
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4 - 7Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade November 17, 2005
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4 - 8Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree November 24, 2005
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4 - 9Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles December 01, 2005
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4 - 10Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink December 08, 2005
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4 - 11Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door December 15, 2005
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4 - 12Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater December 22, 2005
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4 - 13New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes December 29, 2005
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4 - 14Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree January 05, 2006
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4 - 15In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing January 12, 2006
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4 - 16Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall January 19, 2006
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4 - 17Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding January 26, 2006
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4 - 18Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail February 02, 2006
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4 - 19Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier February 09, 2006
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4 - 20Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System February 16, 2006
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4 - 21Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation February 23, 2006
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4 - 22Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post March 02, 2006
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4 - 23Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet March 09, 2006
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4 - 24Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders March 16, 2006
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4 - 25Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump March 23, 2006
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4 - 26Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn March 30, 2006