Deck Staining, Water Monitoring
ask this old house

Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife; Mauro teaches a homeowner how to re-stain her deck; Mark demonstrates the best way to build a fire to prevent smoke from filling up the room; Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1725

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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Sat, Jul 27 4:30 A.M. Rain Garden, Wrought Iron Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 27 8:00 A.M. Rain Garden, Wrought Iron Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 27 3:30 P.M. Rain Garden, Wrought Iron Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 8:30 A.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 2:30 P.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 5:00 P.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jul 30 4:30 A.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Aug 2 12:30 A.M. Paint Front Door, Generator Selection     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Aug 2 8:30 A.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Aug 2 2:30 P.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Aug 3 4:30 A.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Aug 3 8:00 A.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Aug 3 3:30 P.M. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 5 8:30 A.M. Paint Front Door, Generator Selection     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 5 2:30 P.M. Paint Front Door, Generator Selection     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 5 5:00 P.M. Paint Front Door, Generator Selection     NHPBS (11.1)


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