Ask This Old House
Season 9 Episode 16 - Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O'Connor a few other types of hidden deck-fastening systems.
Episodes in Season 9
Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees
30 min
Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath
30 min
Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell
30 min
Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet
30 min
Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof
30 min
Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters
30 min
Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs
30 min
Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes
30 min
Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door
30 min
Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners
30 min
Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights
30 min
Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring
30 min
Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub
30 min
Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation
30 min
Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck
30 min
Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems
30 min
Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor
30 min
Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods
30 min
Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert
30 min
Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets
30 min
Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts
30 min
Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling
30 min
Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer
30 min
Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage
30 min
Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds
30 min
Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles
30 min