Patching A Hole In Baseboard/Maintaining A Lawn Mower
ask this old house

Richard helps a homeowner replace a shower valve that shuts off mysteriously. Tom shows how to patch a hole in baseboard. Roger shares some tips for maintaining a lawn mower. And the guys ask, "What is it?"

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 1221

About Ask This Old House:

Host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and guest experts make personal HOUSE calls, guiding viewers through home improvement techniques.


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Wed, May 8 5:00 P.M. Paint Metal Railing, Wine Rack     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 9 5:00 P.M. Prairie Grasses, Wildfires, Solar Flower     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 10 12:30 A.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 10 8:30 A.M. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 10 2:30 P.M. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 10 5:00 P.M. Smart Irrigation, Jimmy Diresta     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 11 4:30 A.M. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 11 8:00 A.M. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 11 3:30 P.M. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 13 8:30 A.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 13 2:30 P.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 13 5:00 P.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 14 4:30 A.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 16 5:00 P.M. Water Filter, Bathroom Caulking     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 17 12:30 A.M. Smart Thermostat Wires, Bluestone Cleaning     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 17 8:30 A.M. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan     NH Create (11.4)


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