Ask This Old House · SEASON 4
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
Episode 22 · 2006-03-02
- Documentary
Episode overview
Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to repair damaged threads on a radiator using a drill and "tap." Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner solve a grading problem that is causing wood rot on the side of her house. Then Richard and Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom shows Kevin how to stabilize a wobbly newel post. Then, Kevin and a tub refinisher help a homeowner refinish her old cast-iron bathtub and make it look like new.
30 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor2005-10-06
2. Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve2005-10-13
3. Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree2005-10-20
4. Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank2005-10-27
5. Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement2005-11-03
6. Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain2005-11-10
7. Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade2005-11-17
8. Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree2005-11-24
9. Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles2005-12-01
10. Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink2005-12-08
11. Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door2005-12-15
12. Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater2005-12-22
13. New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes2005-12-29
14. Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree2006-01-05
15. In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing2006-01-12
16. Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall2006-01-19
17. Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding2006-01-26
18. Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail2006-02-02
19. Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier2006-02-09
20. Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System2006-02-16
21. Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation2006-02-23
22. Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post2006-03-02
23. Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet2006-03-09
24. Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders2006-03-16
25. Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump2006-03-23
26. Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn2006-03-30
