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S04E21 — Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
Ask This Old House
S04E21 Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
In this special episode, the focus is on enhancing home energy efficiency. Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey travels to Atlanta to assist a homeowner in setting up an instantaneous water heater, aimed at cutting down on escalating fuel expenses. Meanwhile, in the loft, landscaping expert Roger Cook demonstrates how strategically planting deciduous and evergreen trees can lower heating and cooling costs. Additionally, general contractor Tom Silva works with two homeowners to insulate their vintage Victorian’s walls with blown-in cellulose insulation. Back in the loft, Tom also shows how to improve attic insulation with extra fiberglass.
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Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree
Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank
Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement
Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain
Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree
Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles
Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink
Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door
Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater
New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing
Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding
Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail
Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier
Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System
Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump
Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn