Ask This Old House
Season 8 Episode 9 - Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
4.4 ?
2002
Documentary
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows host Kevin O'Connor how to make his own "compost tea." Then, Roger and Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner prevent mildew in his attic by re-routing a bathroom fan that was improperly vented near a soffit.
Episodes in Season 8
1
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
30 min
2
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
30 min
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
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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
