Ask This Old House
Season 5 Episode 9 - Childproofing; Sump Pump
4.7 ?
2002
Documentary
Host Kevin O'Connor and child safety expert Jeff Baril visit a homeowner to "childproof" her home. Then Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a back-up sump pump that is powered by municipal water pressure instead of electricity.
Episodes in Season 5
1
Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen
30 min
2
Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors
30 min
3
Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel
30 min
4
Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan
30 min
5
Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer
30 min
6
Building a Small Deck
30 min
7
Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
30 min
8
Countertops; Chain Link Fence
30 min
9
Childproofing; Sump Pump
30 min
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10
Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair
30 min
11
Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees
30 min
12
Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
30 min
13
Mulching; Sash Weights
30 min
14
Willow Pruning; Water Heater
30 min
15
Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets
30 min
16
Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up
30 min
17
Carpet; Table Saw Safety
30 min
18
Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler
30 min
19
Painting Radiators; Standby Generator
30 min
20
Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
30 min
21
Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
30 min
22
Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses
30 min
23
Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass
30 min
24
Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing
30 min
25
Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread
30 min
26
Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat
30 min
