Ask This Old House
S05E07 Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
Kevin O'Connor and energy efficiency specialist Bruce Torrey perform an energy audit on a home, utilizing an infrared camera to identify spots where weather-stripping and insulation could be enhanced. Next, Kevin teams up with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva to tackle the question, "What is it?" Following this, Richard shows how to take off an old toilet seat that has corroded bolts, providing a practical demonstration for viewers.
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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