*Ask This Old House* returns for its seventh season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva averts a garage roof collapse by replacing a decayed support post. Subsequently, Tom joins host Kevin O'Connor, landscaper Roger Cook, and plumbing and…

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook demonstrates to a couple how to transplant a large, established tree into their front yard. Afterward, Cook joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and general contract…

Kevin O'Connor visits Nashville, Tennessee, assisting a couple in revitalizing their kitchen with fresh pendant lights. Later, in the loft, houseplant specialist Carrie Kelly demonstrates to Roger the proper care for cacti and other succule…

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook assists two homeowners in restoring their lawns after the installation of a new well caused damage. Afterward, Cook joins general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and…

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook assists a homeowner in transplanting a large Rhododendron bush. Afterward, Cook joins Richard Trethewey, plumbing and heating specialist; Tom Silva, general contractor; and host Kevin O’Connor as they ponde…

In the loft space, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates to host Kevin O’Connor the proper technique for repairing damaged laminate countertops. Next, landscape contractor Roger Cook assists a homeowner in rebuilding a brick walkway. Su…

This installment offers a wealth of advice for improving your home’s energy efficiency. General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates several methods for sealing gaps around doors, windows, and other openings in a house's structure. Plumbing an…

General contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner in preparing a shower enclosure for tiling, employing a novel waterproofing system. Subsequently, Tom joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and landsca…

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook assists a couple in constructing a retaining wall from pressure-treated timbers. Following their work, Cook joins general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and host Ke…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey travels to Indianapolis to assist a couple with the installation of a whole-house water filter. Joining him are general contractor Tom Silva, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevi…

Construction professional Tom Silva assists a homeowner in repairing a severely hazardous deck. Afterward, Silva joins landscaping specialist Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and host Kevin O'Connor as they ponder,…

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook assists a couple in their backyard, carefully dislodging and removing a substantial boulder. Afterward, alongside host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and general contract…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, alongside host Kevin O'Connor, undertakes the replacement of a conventional water heater with a modern, energy-efficient tankless model powered by propane. Subsequently, Trethewey and O'Con…

In Charleston, South Carolina, landscape contractor Roger Cook assists a homeowner in restoring a sagging wooden gate. Subsequently, Cook joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and general contractor T…

This episode focuses on maximizing the potential of your current kitchen cabinetry. We begin with host Kevin O'Connor and painter Rich O'Neil demonstrating how to prepare and paint a homeowner's oak kitchen cabinets. Following this, general…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner in transforming a claw-foot bathtub into a shower. Afterward, Trethewey joins host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and landscape contractor Roger Cook as th…

General contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner with the meticulous process of cleaning, staining, and sealing his mahogany backyard deck. Afterward, joined by host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and lan…

Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates proper pruning techniques for a homeowner's overgrown crabapple tree. Afterward, Cook joins host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewe…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner in resolving the issue of noisy pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor. Subsequently, Trethewey joins host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and …

Each year, our special "kids" episode showcases projects designed for shared creation between parents and children. We begin with landscaping contractor Roger Cook guiding a twelve-year-old aspiring gardener in constructing a raised garden …

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey guides a homeowner through the installation of a new, water-conserving "dual flush" toilet. Afterward, Trethewey joins host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general con…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey assists a California homeowner in installing a novel "zoning" control for her forced-air heating and cooling system. Afterward, Trethewey joins fellow hosts Kevin O'Connor, a landscaping con…

General contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner in preparing the concrete walls of his basement for the application of wallboard. Meanwhile, in the loft above, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey demonstrates to host Kevin O'…

General contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner with the installation of a new garage door. Following this, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey demonstrates to a homeowner the proper steps for winterizing their plumbing, a pr…

In one instance, Kevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron assist a homeowner with the installation of a new ventilation fan in her bathroom. Elsewhere, Tom, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey investigate an unusual item, attempting …

This installment details practical solutions for common household repairs: a leaky PVC drain trap beneath a kitchen sink is addressed, followed by instructions for installing a bamboo "floating" floor in a basement, and finally, a method fo…