Ask This Old House (2002)
S04E07 Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
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Season 4
Episode 7
Episode Overview
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates to a homeowner the best way to eliminate moss and lichen from a roof that doesn't get much sunlight, as well as how to prevent future growth. Later, Tom joins plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, landscaping expert Roger Cook, and host Kevin O'Connor for a segment titled "What is it?" In the loft, Richard guides Kevin through fixing a leaking valve by swapping out the washer and valve seat. Meanwhile, Roger assists a homeowner in planting shade-friendly groundcover beneath a century-old beech tree.
Show Information
Season 4 Episodes 26
1.
Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor
2.
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
3.
Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree
4.
Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank
5.
Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement
6.
Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain
7.
Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
8.
Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree
9.
Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles
10.
Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink
11.
Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door
12.
Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater
13.
New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
14.
Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
15.
In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing
16.
Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
17.
Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding
18.
Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail
19.
Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier
20.
Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System
21.
Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
22.
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
23.
Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
24.
Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
25.
Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump
26.
Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn
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