Ask This Old House
S06E05 Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists
Richard Trethewey, the plumbing and heating specialist, assists two homeowners struggling with a clogged kitchen garbage disposer. Following that, Richard joins host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and landscape contractor Roger Cook to tackle the question, “What is it?” Meanwhile, Kevin receives guidance from a painting expert on effectively stripping exterior paint from cedar siding. Later in the loft, Tom and Richard demonstrate for Kevin the proper techniques for cutting holes and notches in joists, highlighting both the essential practices and the pitfalls to avoid.
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Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair
Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio
Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair
Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs
Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists
Tree Removal; Door Trim
Home Energy Savings
Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan
Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window
Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range
Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper
Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy
Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install
Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade
Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch
Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes
Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding
Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet
Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox
Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers
Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair
Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak
Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante
Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding
Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase