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Ask This Old House Season 6 Episodes

26 Episodes 2007 - 2008

Episode 1

Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair

Sat, Oct 6, 2007 27 mins

In the Season 6 opener, plumbing expert Richard Trethewey helps a Cleveland homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap. Also: Contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling.

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Episode 2

Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio

Sat, Oct 13, 2007 27 mins

Squares used for general carpentry are examined, and contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a new patio using concrete paving bricks.

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Episode 3

Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair

Sat, Oct 20, 2007 27 mins

A broken cast-iron closet flange for a toilet is replaced, and a cracked plaster wall is repaired using a new type of adhesive system.

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Episode 4

Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs

Sat, Oct 27, 2007 27 mins

Overgrown shrubs are removed from a property and a rotted windowsill is repaired.

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Episode 5

Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists

Sat, Nov 3, 2007 27 mins

A jammed kitchen garbage disposal is fixed; tips for removing exterior paint from cedar siding; and how to cut holes and notches in joists.

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Episode 6

Tree Removal; Door Trim

Sat, Nov 10, 2007 27 mins

An old tree is removed from a property; wood trim is added to a doorway in a home.

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Episode 7

Home Energy Savings

Sat, Nov 17, 2007 27 mins

Replacement windows are added to a home; and tips for reducing the energy needed for heating water. Also: advice for improving the efficiency of a heating-and-air-conditioning system.

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Episode 8

Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan

Sat, Nov 24, 2007 27 mins

A muddy backyard is renovated and a dripping bathroom fan is repaired. Also: tips on choosing a space heater.

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Episode 9

Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window

Sat, Dec 1, 2007 27 mins

Christmas-tree care. Also: A home's leaky window is caulked.

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Episode 10

Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Sat, Dec 8, 2007 27 mins

A roof's storm-water-runoff problem is fixed; and a home's hardwood floors are refinished using a floor sander.

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Episode 11

Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range

Sat, Dec 15, 2007 27 mins

A home's cracked front steps are repaired; and an old electric stove is replaced with a gas range.

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Episode 12

Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper

Sat, Dec 22, 2007 27 mins

Ways to see inside a wall; determining a landscape's pitch. Also: A bathtub that won't hold water is fixed.

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Episode 13

Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy

Sat, Dec 29, 2007 27 mins

A vinyl fence is installed on a property; and a Nebraska homeowner's garage gets a protective coating.

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Episode 14

Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install

Sat, Jan 5, 2008 27 mins

A homeowner's radiators are fixed; a refrigerator is installed in a kitchen. Also: tips on untangling bungee cords.

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Episode 15

Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade

Sat, Jan 12, 2008 27 mins

An unpleasant-smelling dishwasher is fixed; a rosebush is planted on a property; and tips for safely changing a circular saw blade.

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Episode 16

Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch

Sat, Jan 19, 2008 27 mins

A skylight that leaks water into a home's kitchen is replaced; and tips for troubleshooting and repairing a three-way light switch.

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Episode 17

Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes

Sat, Jan 26, 2008 27 mins

An Oregon homeowner gets help with her lawn; and a visit to a store to learn about various water-supply pipes.

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Episode 18

Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding

Sat, Feb 2, 2008 30 mins

A water-softening system is installed in a Phoenix home; and cement shingles are put on a backyard shed.

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Episode 19

Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet

Sat, Feb 9, 2008 30 mins

Tips for saving energy and money by increasing insulation in an attic; a dark walkway is brightened by low-voltage landscape lighting; and a home's old kitchen faucet is replaced.

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Episode 20

Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox

Sat, Feb 16, 2008 30 mins

The 150th episode features projects for parents and kids, including a sandbox, replicas of fossils, stilts made from wood and a soccer goal using PVC plumbing pipes.

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Episode 21

Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers

Sat, Feb 23, 2008 27 mins

A pellet stove is installed in a home; a look at lawn mowers that don't need gasoline; and a mortise lockset is installed on a door.

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Episode 22

Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair

Sat, Mar 1, 2008 27 mins

A home's rotted wooden stairs are replaced with granite steps; leaky polybutylene pipes in a home are replaced.

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Episode 23

Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak

Sat, Mar 8, 2008 27 mins

A lawn is seeded and a water leak in a living-room ceiling is fixed. Also: preparing a home for sale.

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Episode 24

Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante

Sat, Mar 15, 2008 27 mins

Tile expert Joe Ferrante helps a homeowner replace a broken bathroom tile; and another homeowner gets help installing a kitchen backsplash.

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Episode 25

Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding

Sat, Mar 22, 2008 27 mins

Crown molding is installed on a home's kitchen cabinets; and a pressure-reducing valve for another home's water system is installed.

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Episode 26

Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase

Sat, Mar 29, 2008 27 mins

Season 6 concludes with a look at above-ground sprinklers; tips on watering a lawn; advice for replacing parts of a toilet tank; and tips on using portable power tools to build a plywood bookcase.

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