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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Mon, Oct 28 8:30 A.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 28 2:30 P.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 28 5:00 P.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Oct 29 4:30 A.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Oct 30 5:00 P.M. Rot Repair, Heat Pumps     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 31 5:00 P.M. Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 12:30 A.M. Ask This Old House     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 8:30 A.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 2:30 P.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 5:00 P.M. Celebrating 20 Years     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 9:00 P.M. Holiday Projects     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 9:30 P.M. Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 10:00 P.M. Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 10:30 P.M. Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 11:00 P.M. Rot Repair, Heat Pumps     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 11:30 P.M. Porch Base Column Repair, Smart Thermostats     NH Create (11.4)


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