Ask This Old House Season 7 Episodes

Episode 1

Collapsing Garage Roof/Installing a Dry Well

Wed, Oct 1, 2008

General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post. Roger helps two homeowners dry out their basement by installing a dry well to handle discharge from their sump pump.

Episode 2

Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System

Wed, Oct 1, 2008

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Richard helps two homeowners sleep better at night by quieting their noisy heating system.

Episode 3

Pendant Lighting/Care for Succulents

Wed, Oct 1, 2008

Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting. Then, up in the loft, houseplant expert Carrie Kelly shows Roger how to care for cactus plants and other succulents.

Episode 4

Damaged Lawn/Curved Stair Molding

Wed, Oct 1, 2008

Episode 5

Increasing Water Pressure/Transplanting a Bush

Sat, Nov 1, 2008

Episode 6

Repairing Laminate Countertops/Rebuilding a Brick Walkway

Sat, Nov 1, 2008

Episode 7

Reducing Heating Costs/Using a Whole House Fan

Sat, Nov 1, 2008

Episode 8

Waterproofing System/Installing a Privacy Screen

Sat, Nov 1, 2008

Episode 9

Building a Retaining Wall/Loud Faucet

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

Episode 10

Installing a Whole-House Water Filter/Repairing Rubber Roof

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

Episode 11

Repairing a Deck/Hydrangea Bush

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

Episode 12

Removing a Boulder/Securing Loose Pipes

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

Episode 13

Energy Efficient Water Heater/Leveling Concrete Walkway

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

Episode 14

Repairing Backyard Gate/Drafty Window

Thu, Jan 1, 2009

Episode 15

Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing Cabinet Accessories

Thu, Jan 1, 2009

Episode 16

Converting a Bathtub/Solar-Powered Fountain

Thu, Jan 1, 2009

Episode 17

Staining a Deck/Preventing Sewage Backups

Thu, Jan 1, 2009

Episode 18

Pruning a Tree/Installing a Shower Mixing Valve

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

Episode 19

Banging Pipes/Installing Fiberglass Door

Sun, Feb 1, 2009

Episode 20

Special Projects for Kids/Building a Vegetable Garden/Constructing a Mini-Golf

Sun, Feb 1, 2009

Episode 21

Water Saving Toilet/In-Ground Sprinkler System

Sun, Feb 1, 2009

Episode 22

Heating & Cooling System Controller/Re-Grout Tile Floor

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

Episode 23

Finished Wallboards/Storm-Damaged Trees

Sun, Mar 1, 2009

Episode 24

Installing Garage Door/Preventing Frozen Pipes

Sun, Mar 1, 2009

Episode 25

Installing a Ventilation Fan/Chemical Free Lawn Care

Sun, Mar 1, 2009

Episode 26

Leaky PVC Drain Trap/Installing Bamboo Flooring

Sun, Mar 1, 2009