Ask This Old House (2002)
S08E07 Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
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Season 8
Episode 7
Episode Overview
The episode kicks off with general contractor Tom Silva assisting a homeowner in blocking drafts by adding weather-stripping to her front door. Meanwhile, in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor teams up with energy expert Paul Scheckel to explore various strategies for monitoring and reducing electricity usage. Later, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey guides another homeowner through the process of calculating the appropriate size for a new heating system by conducting a thorough heat-loss analysis.
Show Information
Season 8 Episodes 26
1.
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
2.
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
3.
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
4.
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
5.
Sliding Glass Door Installation
6.
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
7.
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
8.
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
9.
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
10.
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
11.
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
12.
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
13.
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
14.
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
15.
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
16.
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
17.
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
18.
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
19.
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
20.
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
21.
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
22.
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
23.
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
24.
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
25.
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
26.
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
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