Richard Trethewey
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Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes2003
Ask This Old House
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Episode 130 min2003-10-09
Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater
Installing a deadbolt; trimming hedges; fixing a heating system.
Episode 230 min2003-10-16
Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater
Securing a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway; replacing a 50-year-old water heater.
Episode 330 min2003-10-23
Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak
Restoring a slate walkway; repairing a leak in a fiberglass shower stall.
Episode 430 min2003-10-30
Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet
Repairing holes in drywall; replacing a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet.
Episode 530 min2003-11-08
Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip
Installing a backyard drywell; installing a bathtub safety grab bar.
Episode 630 min2003-11-15
Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet
Installing interior window trim; hiding utility boxes in front of a house; fixing a broken spray hose on a kitchen faucet.
Episode 730 min2003-11-20
Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows
Replacing ailing grass with ivy and pachysandra; opening double-hung windows that are painted shut.
Episode 830 min2003-11-27
Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper
Replacing wall-to-wall carpeting with pre-finished hardwood flooring; pros and cons of floors; replacing a rusty bathroom sink stopper.
Episode 930 min2003-12-04
Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner
Removing poison ivy from the yard without using herbicides; weaving cedar shingles on an outside corner of a house.
Episode 1030 min2003-12-11
Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation
Chimney flue repairs; installing an anti-sweat valve to prevent condensation on a toilet tank.
Episode 1130 min2003-12-18
Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron
Installing a staircase handrail; transplanting a rhododendron.
Episode 1230 min2003-12-25
Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub
Repairing an irrigation system; fixing a bathtub leak.
Episode 1330 min2004-01-01
Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs
Silencing squeaky hardwood floors; building a set of timber stairs.
Episode 1430 min2004-01-08
Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters
Brick-walk installation; cutting a miter in wood trim.
Episode 1530 min2004-01-15
Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors
Fixing sliding closet doors; electric radiant floor heat; selecting exterior paint colors.
Episode 1630 min2004-01-22
Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard
Examining water quality; installing a water softener and filter; replacing a rotten board in hardwood flooring.
Episode 1730 min2004-01-29
Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree
Snaking wire through exterior walls; planting a magnolia tree.
Episode 1830 min2004-02-05
Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door
Protecting shrubs from deer; pipe connections; fixing a shower door that will not close properly.
Episode 1930 min2004-02-12
Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon
Cutting a pane of glass; planting climbing vines; installing a portable air conditioner.
Episode 2030 min2004-02-19
Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall
Programmable thermostat installation; repairing a cracked plaster and lath wall.
Episode 2130 min2004-02-26
Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds
Air vent replacement; repairing a steam radiator's shut-off valve; preparing garden beds for winter.
Episode 2230 min2004-03-04
Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup
Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
Episode 2330 min2004-03-11
Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint
Installing a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
Episode 2430 min2004-03-18
Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters
Installing track lighting in the kitchen; how to quiet noisy baseboard heaters.
Episode 2530 min2004-03-25
Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door
Corroded copper pipes; how to replace worn-out weather stripping around a kitchen door.
Episode 2630 min2004-04-01
Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools
Repairing a damaged door jamb and installing a new storm door; choosing the right garden tools for spring cleanup.
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