Ask This Old House · SEASON 8
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Episode 2 · 2009-10-15
- Documentary
Episode overview
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Next, Richard helps a homeowner make a wood-burning fireplace cleaner and more energy efficient by installing a gas-burning insert.
30 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven2009-10-08
2. Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace2009-10-15
3. Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding2009-10-22
4. Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer2009-10-29
5. Sliding Glass Door Installation2009-11-05
6. Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas2009-11-12
7. Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis2009-11-19
8. Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink2009-11-26
9. Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan2009-12-03
10. Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts2009-12-10
11. Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging2009-12-17
12. Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents2009-12-24
13. Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens2010-01-02
14. Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator2010-01-09
15. Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation2010-01-16
16. Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall2010-01-23
17. Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks2010-01-30
18. Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts2010-02-06
19. Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens2010-02-13
20. Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters2010-02-20
21. Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps2010-02-27
22. Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains2010-03-06
23. Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint2010-03-13
24. Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves2010-03-20
25. Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes2010-03-27
26. Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades2010-04-03
