This Old House - AskTOH: Hedge Prune; Backsplash
Essex | Tiling, Floor Stains
Host Kevin O'Connor points out the exterior details that bring the outside into the sunroom, like the slate floor tile installer Mark Ferrante is laying. Parged plaster, salvaged hearth tile and carefully stained quarter-sawn oak floors all work to revive the look of the original cottage. Master...
Air date: 03/14/2013
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Ask TOH | Ladders, Anti-Scald Shower
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle antiscald valve.
Air date: 03/07/2013
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Essex | Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard
Master carpenter Norm Abram visits Essex's last shipyard. Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva build shiplap barn board walls and a mantel. Landscape architect Kellie Connelly and landscape contractor Roger Cook show off the finished yard, and project architect Sally DeGan gives a...
Air date: 03/07/2013
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Essex 2012/13 | Cottage Style
We're digging for energy: geothermal bore holes are filled and grouted. General Contractor Tom Silva shows how to weave shingles around a corner for a cottage look, and master carpenter Norm Abram helps him mill and install custom PVC window trim with standard stock from the home center.
Air date: 02/14/2013
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Essex | Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic
Drywall installer Brian Jones shows how he uses a panel lift to install ceilings singlehandedly. Rustic plaster and old beams complete the Old World look of the walls. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey surveys what's new in the world of septic systems, and installs a self-contained...
Air date: 02/28/2013
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