This Old House - Ask TOH | Hand Planes, Cracked Walkway
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 | 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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