Ask This Old House
Season 8 Episode 23 - Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps and their uses. Tom also shows how rubber surgical tubing and rubber bands can be used as clamps when only light pressure is needed. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Kevin examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Kevin and a remediation team help a homeowner remove lead paint from her old house by using hand scrapers and chemical strippers.
Episodes in Season 8
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
30 min
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
30 min
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
30 min
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
30 min
Sliding Glass Door Installation
30 min
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
30 min
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
30 min
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
30 min
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
30 min
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
30 min
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
30 min
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
30 min
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
30 min
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
30 min
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
30 min
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
30 min
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
30 min
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
30 min
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
30 min
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
30 min
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
30 min
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
30 min
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
30 min
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
30 min
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
30 min
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
30 min
