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Ask This Old House (2002 – ...)

2002 • 24 seasons • Documentary • TV-G
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Ask This Old HouseSeason 1

26 episodes · Oct 10, 2002

1. Repairing a Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom
Oct 10, 2002 · 30m

In the premiere episode, Steve joined Richard, Roger, and Tom in the *Ask This Old House* loft, offering viewers a platform to seek expert guidance for their homes. Tom guided Steve through the construction of a replacement window screen, u

2. Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging
Oct 17, 2002 · 30m

In the spacious loft of the Ask This Old House barn, Roger illustrates several methods for repairing a garden hose with a tear. Richard outlines the essential plumbing tools he advises homeowners to keep on hand. Tom demonstrates the proper

3. Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters
Oct 24, 2002 · 30m

Tom travels to homes seeking simple solutions for concealing unsightly back stoops. In the barn loft, he displays various adhesives and fasteners, alongside more conventional decking materials. Steve and Roger demonstrate a novel product de

4. Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps
Oct 31, 2002 · 30m

Richard visits a homeowner, installing an air eliminator valve on her hydronic heating system to lessen the burden of yearly upkeep. At the Ask This Old House barn loft, Tom demonstrates a technique for removing nails without marring the tr

5. Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling
Nov 7, 2002 · 30m

Tom and Steve showcase two distinct floor sanders: a classic drum model. Meanwhile, Roger and Steve employ both hand tools and power equipment to excavate holes for fence posts. Richard journeys to a historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl

6. Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs
Nov 14, 2002 · 30m

Tom spent the day with a young couple, guiding them through the process of repairing a cracked plaster ceiling in their condominium. Meanwhile, in the workshop loft, Richard and Steve worked to fix a toilet that kept running. Elsewhere, Rog

7. Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts
Nov 21, 2002 · 30m

Tom collaborated with a homeowner to address a sagging floor in their three-family dwelling. Working together, they raised the weakened beam, poured fresh concrete footings, and installed several new lally columns for support. Meanwhile, ba

8. Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It?; Lattice Project
Nov 28, 2002 · 30m

In the workshop loft, Tom demonstrates to Steve the proper technique for cutting wooden bung holes and installing them in decking. Meanwhile, Jim visits a homeowner, explaining the cause of the paint cracking and peeling in her bathroom. Ba

9. Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers
Dec 5, 2002 · 30m

Heading out for a house call, Tom is tasked with replacing a decaying basement window and installing a fresh dryer vent for a homeowner. Meanwhile, back at the *Ask This Old House* loft, Jim demonstrates the correct method for painting a pr

10. Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet
Dec 12, 2002 · 30m

Within the Ask This Old House workshop, Richard and Steve dismantle a vintage washing machine, seeking the source of its disruptive rumble. Elsewhere, Roger visits a homeowner, employing a pressure washer to restore traction to a slick bric

11. Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job
Dec 19, 2002 · 30m

In the Ask This Old House loft, Roger and garden tool specialist Paul Schneider explore the nuances of various hand pruners. Meanwhile, Tom assists two homeowners in repairing and reattaching their damaged shutters. Returning to the loft, S

12. Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves
Dec 26, 2002 · 30m

In the loft, Tom displayed various sawhorses purchased from a store, instructing Steve in the construction of a pair from raw materials. Richard journeyed to a client's property and installed a new, frost-resistant outdoor faucet. Returning

13. Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It?; Splitting Logs
Jan 2, 2003 · 30m

In the loft, Jim displays the various paint sprayers he owns, illustrating the correct method for using one to paint a shutter. Meanwhile, Steve calls upon chimney specialist Mark Schaub to replace a damaged fireplace damper for a homeowner

14. No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing
Jan 9, 2003 · 30m

Richard made a call on a homeowner's behalf, installing a new shower faucet designed to prevent scalding. Meanwhile, Roger and Steve ventured outdoors to evaluate the newest robotic lawn mowers. Tom, accompanied by an animal control special

15. Stubborn Ivy; What Is It?; Replacing a Bathroom Window
Jan 16, 2003 · 30m

In Madison, Wisconsin, Roger assists homeowner Mark Wegener with the task of removing ivy from his house. Later, gathered in the loft, Roger, along with Steve, Tom, and Richard, turn their attention to two peculiar objects, pondering their

16. Aerating the Lawn; What Is It?; Hanging Pictures
Jan 23, 2003 · 30m

In the barn loft, Jim demonstrates to Steve the correct technique for painting the exterior of a double-hung window. Meanwhile, Roger assists Paul and Claire Blumenfeld with aerating and fertilizing their lawn. Later, Roger, Steve, Tom, and

17. Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches
Jan 30, 2003 · 30m

Richard made a call on a homeowner's behalf, installing an automatic water shutoff valve on her washer-dryer combination unit. Afterward, Richard, along with Tom, Roger, and Steve, turned their attention to two peculiar objects, speculating

18. Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet
Feb 6, 2003 · 30m

Tom made a call on a visit to Roy and Sandra Lynn, presenting them with various devices intended to prevent leaves and other debris from clogging rain gutters. Afterward, Tom, along with Richard, Roger, and Steve, turned their attention to

19. Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump
Feb 13, 2003 · 30m

Tom assists homeowner John Hill in sealing drafts around his windows by installing insulation within the weight pockets. Afterward, Tom, along with Richard, Roger, and Steve, inspect two peculiar objects, attempting to deduce their purpose.

20. New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives
Feb 20, 2003 · 30m

Tom assists homeowners Annette Ritchie and Charlie Bubar with the removal of aluminum siding surrounding their window, and the repair of a damaged sill. Later, in the loft, Tom, Richard, Roger, and Steve study two peculiar objects, speculat

21. Snow Removal; What Is It?; Fixing a Sash
Feb 27, 2003 · 30m

Steve and Roger went outside to demonstrate a variety of snow shovels and snow throwers. Later, back in the loft, Steve, Roger, Richard, and Tom studied two unfamiliar objects, speculating about their purpose. Tom then visited Bernice Robin

22. Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns
Mar 6, 2003 · 30m

Richard inspects the leaky faucet in homeowner Kerry Goodwin’s shower. They acquire the necessary replacement parts from a nearby plumbing supplier and then fix the fixture. Later, Richard, Tom, Roger, and Steve examine an odd object, specu

23. Crown Molding; What Is It?; Keeping Out the Cold
Mar 13, 2003 · 30m

Tom works alongside homeowners Sheila and Karen Fitzpatrick, installing crown molding. Later, in the loft, Tom, Richard, Roger, and Steve study two peculiar objects, speculating on their purpose. Afterward, Richard assists a homeowner in th

24. Kitchen Disposer; What Is It?; Hearing Protection
Mar 20, 2003 · 30m

Richard is traveling to Chicago to assist homeowner Dave Skena with the installation of a new garbage disposal unit. Meanwhile, back in the loft, Richard, Tom, Roger, and Steve are studying two unfamiliar objects, attempting to deduce their

25. The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention
Mar 27, 2003 · 30m

In the Chicago suburbs, Tom assists Daryl and Catherine Katauskas with the repair of their exterior door jamb, skillfully installing a dutchman to secure it. Later, in the loft, Tom, along with Richard, Roger, and Steve, turn their attentio

26. Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes
Apr 3, 2003 · 30m

In the dusty loft, Richard demonstrated several methods for clearing a blocked toilet. Afterward, Richard, Steve, Tom, and Roger gathered around an odd object, speculating on its purpose. Meanwhile, Tom and homeowner Tom Flannery worked tog

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