This Old House - Cambridge 2012 | Balloon Frame
Essex | Water Feature and Geothermal
Lots of groundwork today, as landscape contractor Roger Cook helps aquatic systems specialist Yorgos Gregory revive a neglected water feature, and drilling expert Roger Skillings is drilling for both a new water well and for geothermal wells. Master electrician Allen Gallant shows host Kevin O'...
Air date: 02/07/2013
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Ask TOH | Heat Pump, LEDs, Houseplants
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates new technologies and...
Air date: 02/21/2013
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ASK TOH | Insulate Ducts/Laundry
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate ductwork. Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates proper pruning technique. Roger, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "...
Air date: 02/14/2013
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Ask TOH | Melted Vinyl Siding, Energy Audit
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin and a specialist perform a whole-house energy...
Air date: 02/28/2013
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Ask TOH | Orchids, Kitchen Cabinet
Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase...
Air date: 02/07/2013
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