Ask This Old House · SEASON 8
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Episode 23 · 2010-03-13
- Documentary
Episode overview
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps and their uses. Tom also shows how rubber surgical tubing and rubber bands can be used as clamps when only light pressure is needed. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Kevin and a remediation team help a homeowner remove lead paint from her old house by using hand scrapers and chemical strippers.
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
