Ask This Old House
Season 8 Episode 25 - Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase. In the Ask This Old House loft, Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor various methods for cutting rigid pipes and flexible tubing. Roger Cook visits an arboretum to learn how to reproduce plant specimens from cuttings and by grafting.
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