Ask This Old House
This series answers home repair questions by taking the ATOH team to homeowners' doorsteps. 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, and in the loft of a renovated New England barn stuffed with tools, survey the latest products.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Using Hand Planes/Repairing A Cracked Stone Walkway (#1111H) Duration: 25:16 STEREO TVG
In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 20, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
Installing Surge Protection/Hardscaping Projects (#1124H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape rocks for hardscaping projects.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jun 22, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
Installing A Ceiling Fan/Installing A Water Softener (#1112H) Duration: 25:16 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sun, Jun 23, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 -- 10:00am email reminder
Making Custom Concrete Countertops/Cordless Landscape Tools (#1125H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor works with an expert to make and install custom concrete countertops. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to make watertight connections without soldering. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger demonstrates several new cordless landscape tools.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 -- 7:00pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 -- 1:00am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing a Smart Thermostat to Reduce Energy Use (#1126H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Chicago to learn how subway trains are serviced. While in Chicago, he helps a homeowner paint kitchen cabinets. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook teaches how to estimate landscape material by the cubic yard. Afterward, Richard installs a smart thermostat to reduce energy use.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 -- 7:30pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 -- 1:30am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jul 6, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 11, 2013 -- 7:00pm email reminder
Transplanting a Mature Rose Bush/Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting (#1113H) Duration: 25:16 STEREO TVG
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it? " Afterward, Tom and Kevin replace old outdoor lighting with new fixtures.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 -- 5:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jun 30, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Thu, Jul 4, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
Restoring Terrazzo Floors/Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist (#1114H) Duration: 25:16 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida, to restore terrazzo floors. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sun, Jul 7, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Thu, Jul 11, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 -- 10:00am email reminder
Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve (#1101H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
General contractor Tom Silva kicks off the 11th season of ATOH by helping a couple transform stock shelving into a custom built-in. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing machine valve that will prevent flooding.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 11, 2013 -- 7:30pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 12, 2013 -- 1:00am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 -- 7:00pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 19, 2013 -- 1:00am email reminder
Installing Bluestone Patio/Hanging Bikes in a Garage (#1102H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 12, 2013 -- 1:30am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 -- 7:30pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 19, 2013 -- 1:30am email reminder
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 25, 2013 -- 7:00pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 26, 2013 -- 1:00am email reminder
Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls (#1009H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger and Kevin visit a stoneyard to learn about stone used to build walls.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed (#1115H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a viewer tip about driving eye screws. Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 -- 5:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jul 14, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
Finishing a Backyard Pizza Oven; Working with Threaded Pipe Connections (#1010H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
General contractor Tom Silva travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin how to apply teflon tape, pipe dope and wicking to threaded pipe connections.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jul 20, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides (#1116H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows host Kevin O'Connor examples of different types of electrical outlets. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sun, Jul 21, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Thu, Jul 25, 2013 -- 1:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sat, Jul 27, 2013 -- 10:00am email reminder
Building A Custom Fireplace Mantel/Repairing A Leaking Kitchen Faucet (#1103H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
General contractor Tom Silva builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner. Then, Roger shares some tips about garden edging. Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 25, 2013 -- 7:30pm email reminder
- KQED Plus: Fri, Jul 26, 2013 -- 1:30am email reminder
Installing A Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood (#1011H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician in Atlanta to install a front porch light. Then Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger shares with Kevin a tip for efficiently splitting firewood. And Richard helps a homeowner who has hot water coming from his cold water faucet.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Jul 27, 2013 -- 11:30am email reminder
Maintaining Kitchen Appliances/Installing A Rain Gutter (#1117H) Duration: 25:46 STEREO TVG
Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Issacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout and rain barrel.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sat, Jul 27, 2013 -- 5:30pm email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jul 28, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder









