Ask This Old House
S05E12 Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
Richard Trethewey, a plumbing and heating specialist, travels to San Francisco to assist a homeowner in fixing an outdated shower mixing valve. Afterwards, Richard teams up with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva to explore the question, "What is it?" Later in the loft, Kevin and Tom are joined by battery expert Tim Pugh to delve into the advancements in battery technology for cordless tools and the importance of recycling batteries properly.
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Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen
Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors
Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel
Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan
Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer
Building a Small Deck
Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
Countertops; Chain Link Fence
Childproofing; Sump Pump
Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair
Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees
Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
Mulching; Sash Weights
Willow Pruning; Water Heater
Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets
Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up
Carpet; Table Saw Safety
Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler
Painting Radiators; Standby Generator
Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses
Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass
Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing
Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread
Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat