Ask This Old House
Season 3 Episode 1 - Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire
4.7 ?
2002
Documentary
Our first House call of the season takes us to Beverly, Massachusetts, where Roger shows new homeowners Todd and Chrissy Fratzel the proper way to edge a lawn and flower bed. Back in the loft, Tom gives some lessons on choosing drill bits. Then the guys ask ""What Is It?"" Finally, Kevin visits Captain Hugh Duffy at the Boston Fire Department Training Center for some lessons on choosing the right type of fire extinguisher. More Info & Resources
Episodes in Season 3
1
Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire
30 min
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2
Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks
30 min
3
Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck
30 min
4
Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet
30 min
5
Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post
30 min
6
Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod
30 min
7
Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!
30 min
8
Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator
30 min
9
Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair
30 min
10
Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile
30 min
11
Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall
30 min
12
Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps
30 min
13
Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink
30 min
14
Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak
30 min
15
Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors
30 min
16
Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper
30 min
17
Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker
30 min
18
Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden
30 min
19
Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap
30 min
20
Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors
30 min
21
220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet
30 min
22
Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold
30 min
23
Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink
30 min
24
Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting
30 min
25
Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover
30 min
26
Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections
30 min
