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Seasons: 22
Total Episodes: 589
Creators: Russell Morash
Networks: PBS
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Oct 10, 2002
Recent Air Date: Apr 11, 2024
Run Time: m
In Production: Yes
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
Website: Link
Production Companies: This Old House Productions , GBH , WETA
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Episode 1
06 October 2005 - Stone Walkway; Oak Floor
Our 4th season begins with a house call from landscaping contractor Roger Cook who helps a homeowner repair a loose flagstone in his mortared front walkway. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom helps a handy homeowner patch a hardwood floor where an interior wall once stood.
Episode 2
13 October 2005 - Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-off Valve
General contractor Tom Silva quiets a homeowner's squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner prevent a damaging flood by installing an automatic shut-off valve for her washing machine.
Episode 3
20 October 2005 - Water Filter; Drought-Resistant Tree
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner improve the quality of her drinking water by installing an under-sink filter. After that, Richard and host Kevin O'Connor are joined in the loft by water-filtration expert Bill McTighe who explains several other types of residential water filters. Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner select a drought-resistant tree and plant it properly in her sloped front yard.
Episode 4
27 October 2005 - Wheelbarrow Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter
Up in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair a flat wheelbarrow tire. He also shows a new type of flat-free tire. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair an aluminum rain gutter. Then, back in the loft, Kevin and Tom demonstrate a tip sent in from a viewer on how to drill a hole in ceramic tile. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with a leaking T&P valve on his water heater by installing a thermal expansion tank.
Episode 5
03 November 2005 - Rose Bush; What is it?; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Grandview, Missouri to help a homeowner care for an ailing rose bush. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Up in the loft, Richard shows Kevin a number of ways to steady a wobbly toilet. Then, Tom helps a homeowner prevent water from leaking through a hole in his foundation into his basement.
Episode 6
10 November 2005 - Raised Garden Bed; Bathtub Drain
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a young couple build a raised garden bed using composite landscape timbers made from recycled plastic and sawdust. Back in the loft, Roger shows host Kevin O'Connor several other types of landscape timbers, including one that has been pressure-treated with liquid glass. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner clear a slow-draining bathtub using a plumbing snake.
Episode 7
17 November 2005 - Preventing Moss, Algae and Lichen; What is It?; Leaky Water Valve; Shade-tolerant Ground Cover
General contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to remove moss and lichen from his shade-covered roof and keep them from coming back. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Up in the loft, Richard shows Kevin how to repair a leaky valve by replacing the washer and valve seat. Then, Roger helps a homeowner plant shade-loving groundcover under a 100-year-old beech tree.
Episode 8
24 November 2005 - Circular Saw 101; What is it?; Outdoor Faucet
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva gives host Kevin O'Connor a few lessons on the proper use of a circular saw. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new outdoor faucet for a homeowner using flexible plastic tubing called PEX. Then Richard, along with Tom, Kevin and landscaping contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" And arborist Matt Foti prevents a tree from splitting in half by installing steel cables and through-bolts to hold it together.
Episode 9
01 December 2005 - Viewer Tips; Re-shingling A Garage Roof
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey starts the show with a suggestion sent in by a viewer. Richard shows how to use a common wire nut to save a partially-used tube of caulk and demonstrates a new replacement caulk tip. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners replace the worn-out roof on an old garage. Together, they tear off the old roof, lay down felt paper, and re-shingle the roof using new asphalt-fiberglass shingles.
Episode 10
08 December 2005 - Viewer Tips; Laundry Sink
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners tame an overgrown privet hedge with some "rejuvenation pruning." Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a laundry sink in the basement of her new townhouse. Together, they run the copper pipes for the water supply, make the new PVC drain connection, and connect the plumbing vent.
Episode 11
15 December 2005 - Snowthrowers; What is it?; Installing A New Exterior Door
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor bundle up and head outside for a few lessons on the different types of snowthrowers and how to use them properly. Back in the barn loft, Roger and Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom makes a housecall to help a homeowner replace an old, drafty exterior door with a new pre-hung, energy-efficient unit.
Episode 12
22 December 2005 - Viewer Tips; What is it?; Electric Water Heater
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to southern California and meets with a local expert to learn about the proper tools techniques for window washing. Then back in the loft, Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard helps a pair of homeowners flush the sediment out of their aging electric water heater. Later, up in the loft, Richard demonstrates several water heater maintenance tips.
Episode 13
29 December 2005 - Vinyl Floor; What is it?; Preventing Frozen Pipes
General contractor Tom Silva heads to New York's "lower east side" to help a pair of apartment-dwellers install a new vinyl floor. Then Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, up in the loft, Richard shows Kevin a few ways to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing in the winter and the proper way to thaw pipes if they do freeze.
Episode 14
05 January 2006 - Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Minneapolis, Minnesota to help a pair of homeowners who have discovered dangerous levels of radon gas in their finished basement. Then, up in the loft, Kevin shows a number of radon test kits available at home centers and local health departments. Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune his apple tree to produce healthy fruit.
Episode 15
12 January 2006 - Sprinkler System; What is It?; Concrete Footing
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Dallas, Texas to help a homeowner install a low cost in-ground sprinkler system. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom helps a homeowner pour new concrete footings for a backyard deck.
Episode 16
19 January 2006 - Hammers; Pressure-assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
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Episode 17
26 January 2006 - Residential Well; Vinyl Siding
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Episode 18
02 February 2006 - Transplanting Spruce Tree; What is It?; Extending a Staircase Handrail
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Episode 19
09 February 2006 - Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier In a Forced-air Heating System
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Episode 20
16 February 2006 - Granite Driveway Marker; What is It?; Hot Water Radiator System
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Episode 21
23 February 2006 - Instantaneous Water Heater; Planting Trees To Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
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Episode 22
02 March 2006 - Cast-iron Radiator; Grading Problem; What is It?; Wobbly Newel Post; Cast-iron Bathtub
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Episode 23
09 March 2006 - Replacing Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
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Episode 24
16 March 2006 - Replacing Dishwasher; What is It?; Wood Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
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Episode 25
23 March 2006 - Cutting Tile; Sump Pump
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Episode 26
30 March 2006 - Air Conditioning System; What is It?; De-thatching a Lawn
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