This Old House - AskTOH: Spray Paint, Wood Floor
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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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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