Ask This Old House
Season 8 Episode 2 - Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
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2002
Documentary
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Next, Richard helps a homeowner make a wood-burning fireplace cleaner and more energy efficient by installing a gas-burning insert.
Episodes in Season 8
1
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
30 min
2
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
30 min
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3
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
30 min
4
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
30 min
5
Sliding Glass Door Installation
30 min
6
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
30 min
7
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
30 min
8
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
30 min
9
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
30 min
10
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
30 min
11
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
30 min
12
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
30 min
13
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
30 min
14
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
30 min
15
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
30 min
16
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
30 min
17
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
30 min
18
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
30 min
19
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
30 min
20
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
30 min
21
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
30 min
22
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
30 min
23
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
30 min
24
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
30 min
25
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
30 min
26
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
30 min
