
Ask This Old House — Season 6
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey travels to Cleveland, Ohio, to assist a homeowner with the replacement of a bathtub drain trap. Subsequently, Trethewey joins general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook, a…
In the loft space, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates various types of framing squares to host Kevin O'Connor, tools essential for accurate carpentry. Subsequently, Tom, Kevin, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and a…
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner in replacing a damaged cast-iron closet flange, the fitting beneath a toilet. Afterward, Trethewey joins landscape contractor Roger Cook, general contractor Tom Silva, an…
In the loft, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey demonstrates several devices to host Kevin O'Connor designed to avert household plumbing floods. Afterward, Roger helps a couple clear away overgrown shrubs, replacing them with…
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a couple struggling with a blocked kitchen garbage disposal. Later, joined by host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and landscape contractor Roger Cook, they ponder the …
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti assist a homeowner in removing a mature tree that poses a risk to her house. Afterward, Roger joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and general c…
This episode features practical solutions for conserving energy within the home. General contractor Tom Silva guides a homeowner through the selection and installation of energy-efficient replacement windows. Meanwhile, in the loft, plumbin…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook assists a young couple in converting a muddy backyard into a practical, easy-to-maintain play space for their two children. Later, in the loft, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey presents host …
Landscape contractor Roger Cook embarks on a quest for the ideal Christmas tree at a nearby tree farm. Later, from the comfort of the loft, Roger offers advice on preserving the freshness of a Christmas tree throughout the festive season. J…
In Portland, Oregon, landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates an inventive solution for managing rainwater runoff from a roof to a homeowner. Afterward, in the loft, Roger is joined by host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, …
Landscape contractor Roger Cook restores a set of front steps, carefully replacing the fractured flagstone with elegant bluestone. Joining him are host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating specialist Richar…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates various methods for assessing the grade, or slope, of a landscape to host Kevin O'Connor. Later, in the loft, Cook, O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating specialist Ric…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook assists a homeowner with the installation of a new vinyl fence. Subsequently, host Kevin O'Connor travels to Omaha, Nebraska, where he lends a hand in applying a protective epoxy coating to a homeowner's gara…
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner in regulating the temperature of her radiators, which are causing overheating on the upper floors. Joining him are host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and …
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner troubleshooting a dishwasher with an unpleasant odor. Later, Trethewey joins landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva as the…
On this episode, general contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner in replacing a leaking skylight, the water dripping through to the kitchen below. Later, joined by Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and land…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to Oregon to assist a homeowner in revitalizing her lawn, beginning with a basic soil analysis. Subsequently, Roger joins host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating sp…
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey travels to Phoenix, Arizona, to assist a couple with the installation of a new water softening system. Meanwhile, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper method for installing f…
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates to a homeowner practical ways to conserve energy and reduce expenses through improved attic insulation. Subsequently, landscape contractor Roger Cook enhances the safety of a dimly lit walkway by in…
This episode features projects designed for children. Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey guides two young people through constructing a soccer goal from PVC pipes. Afterward, in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva demonstr…
In this segment, general contractor Tom Silva guides viewers through the installation of a vintage mortise lockset on a new door. Following this, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner with the installation of…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook undertakes the replacement of decaying wooden stairs, installing new steps crafted from granite. Upstairs, in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor demonstrates to general contractor Tom Silva the newest advancements…
Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor a method for enhancing a lawn with a specialized "slice seeder." Following this, plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva offer advice gleaned from…
This episode celebrates the life and career of tile expert Joe Ferrante. For over two decades, Joe contributed his expertise to numerous projects for *This Old House* and *Ask This Old House*. We begin with Joe assisting a homeowner in repl…
Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner struggling with excessively high water pressure by installing a pressure-reducing valve. Subsequently, landscape contractor Roger Cook collaborates with turf expert Mary …
In the loft, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor the process of replacing all the components within a standard toilet tank. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook and Kevin move outdoors to e…


