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.
Ask This Old House Previous Broadcasts
Preparing for Severe Weather (Episode #1208H)
KQED Life: Sun, Jun 29, 2014 -- 2:30 PM
In this special episode, the guys help homeowners prepare for severe weather. Richard visits Oklahoma to install a safe room for tornado protection. Tom visits a lab to test different hurricane window protection. Kevin and electrician Scott Caron install a whole-house standby generator. And meteorologist Jim Cantore stops by to share his insights on how weather is changing and what homeowners can do to prepare.
Quieting a Squealing Shower in New Hampshire/Installing a DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera (Episode #1218H)
KQED 9: Sat, Jun 28, 2014 -- 4:30 PM
Richard helps a homeowner in New Hampshire quiet a squealing shower. Kevin installs a DIY-friendly security system and video camera. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"
Repairing A Rotted Porch Post/Dealing with High Indoor Humidity (Episode #1214H)
KQED Life: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 -- 1:30 PM
Tom repairs a rotted porch post. Richard visits New Orleans, Louisiana, to help a family deal with high indoor humidity. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sat, Jun 28, 2014 -- 10:00 AM
Planting A Maple Tree/Working On An Underground Bathroom (Episode #1207H)
KQED Life: Sun, Jun 22, 2014 -- 2:30 PM
Roger and a homeowner plant a maple tree. Richard heads to Indianapolis to begin work on an underground master bathroom. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Building a High Tunnel Greenhouse in Mississippi/Converting Recessed Lights into Pendants (Episode #1217H)
KQED 9: Sat, Jun 21, 2014 -- 4:30 PM
Roger visits Biloxi, Mississippi, where he builds a high tunnel greenhouse with a homeowner. Richard explains the best types of pliers and wrenches. Electrician Scott Caron converts three recessed lights into three pendants in a kitchen. And the guys ask "What is it? "
Installing Crown Molding in Seattle/Replacing a Rotted Fence Post (Episode #1211H)
KQED Plus: Sat, Jun 21, 2014 -- 11:30 AM
Tom heads to Seattle to install crown molding. Roger replaces a rotted fence post. Kevin explains the difference between cement, concrete and mortar. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Waffle Gardening In Santa Fe/Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System (Episode #1213H)
KQED Life: Thu, Jun 19, 2014 -- 1:30 PM
Roger visits Santa Fe to learn about "waffle gardening," a method of growing vegetables in an arid climate. Richard adds mechanical dampers to a forced-air heating system. Tom shows how to bisect angles. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sat, Jun 21, 2014 -- 10:00 AM
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina/Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors (Episode #1212H)
KQED Life: Thu, Jun 12, 2014 -- 1:30 PM
Richard visits Charlotte, North Carolina, to install a whole-house humidifier. Kevin and electrician Scott Caron install hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for a young family in Indianapolis. Tom shows how to remove stripped screws. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Installing Crown Molding in Seattle/Replacing a Rotted Fence Post (Episode #1211H)
KQED Life: Thu, Jun 5, 2014 -- 1:30 PM
Tom heads to Seattle to install crown molding. Roger replaces a rotted fence post. Kevin explains the difference between cement, concrete and mortar. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
TV Technical Issues
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Audio Issue KQED DT 9.1 /25.1
UPDATE: Audio has been restored, please report any issues! If you?re still experiencing audio issues, you may need to rescan your television. Visit kqed.org/54move to learn how. Thank you for your patience while we resolve the issue!
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KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
KQED will be removing its over-the-air television signal from the Monument Peak Tower in the San Jose area on January 17, 2018 (Note: this maintenance was previously scheduled for December 15, 2017). KQED will now broadcast our full suite of channels (KQED 9, KQED Plus, KQED World and PBS Kids) on Channel 9 and 54 … Continue reading KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
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KQED LIFE OFF AIR Friday, December 15
KQED will no longer offer the KQED Life channel beginning Friday, December 15. Several of the most popular exercise, cooking and lifestyle programs exclusive to KQED Life will now be scheduled on KQED Plus and KQED 9, where they can be experienced by more viewers. View/Download Schedule
TV ? Transmitter Status
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