This Old House - AskTOH: Pizza Oven, Pipe Threads
Essex | Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook dig for clams, then head to finish up the barrier-free walk that leads to the house using both granite and bluestone, but no steps. The standing-seam metal roof goes on, and Richard's creative ducting and plumbing will minimize the number of...
Air date: 02/21/2013
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Ask TOH | Entry Bench, Perennials
In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to solder copper pipes properly. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown...
Air date: 01/31/2013
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Essex | One-Level Living
Correct flashing and water table techniques keep water out of the house while preserving a level grade. Landscape architect Jade Cummings shows how she's designed that grade for a barrier-free entry, and master carpenter Norm Abram visits the Bucksport, Maine home of Jessica Russell that she and...
Air date: 01/31/2013
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Ask TOH | Appliances, Gutters
Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Isaacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner...
Air date: 01/24/2013
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Essex | Human Centered Design, Demolition
Host Kevin O'Connor visits the Institute for Human Centered Design and one of architect Sally DeGan's accessibly designed projects; the bad shed dormer is removed at our house, and work starts on a barrier-free entry.
Air date: 01/24/2013
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