Richard Trethewey
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Series SeasonSeason 15 episodes2016
Ask This Old House
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Episode 130 min2016-10-01
Window, Robotic Mower, Lead
Watch Tom pull off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower. Richard addresses concerns of lead...
Episode 230 min2016-10-08
Fire Prevention, Strainer
Preventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.
Episode 330 min2016-10-15
Bookshelf, Foundation Plants
Tom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.
Episode 430 min2016-10-22
Water Heater, Home Orchard
Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them. How to Plant a Home Orchard Roger helps a homeowner plant an pear and apple orchard in her backyard.
Episode 530 min2016-10-29
Molding Raceway, Deck Board
Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.
Episode 630 min2016-11-05
HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch
Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
Episode 730 min2016-11-12
Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall
In Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.
Episode 830 min2016-11-19
Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw
Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.
Episode 930 min2017-01-07
Microgreens, Elevator
Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.
Episode 1030 min2017-01-14
Wood Shop, Wireless Switch
Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.
Episode 1130 min2017-01-21
Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices
Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
Episode 1230 min2017-01-28
Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights
Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.
Episode 1330 min2017-02-04
Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.
Episode 1430 min2017-02-11
Future House, Nick Offerman
A tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.
Episode 1530 min2017-02-18
Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut
Solving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.
Episode 1630 min2017-02-25
Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap
A cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.
Episode 1730 min2017-04-01
Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier
Tips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
Episode 1830 min2017-04-08
Passage Set, Landscape
An historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.
Episode 1930 min2017-04-15
Water Heater, Storm Door
A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.
Episode 2030 min2017-04-22
Build It, Cable Lighting
A home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
Episode 2130 min2017-04-29
Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood
A whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.
Episode 2230 min2017-05-06
Alaska Generator, Wood Floor
Hooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.
Episode 2330 min2017-05-13
Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat
A clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
Episode 2430 min2017-05-20
Build It, Future House, Surge
A planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.
Episode 2530 min2017-05-27
Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware
A rain garden is planted to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; and a dim bedroom receives new overhead lighting. Also: installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently.
Episode 2630 min2017-06-03
Hawaii Makes 50
In Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.
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