Childproofing; Sump Pump (S05E09)
S05E09
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with child safety specialist Jeff Baril to help a homeowner make her house safer for kids. Later, Kevin joins general contractor Tom Silva, landscaping expert Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating professional Richard Trethewey as they tackle the question, "What is it?" Following this, Richard assists a homeowner in setting up a backup sump pump that operates using municipal water pressure rather than electricity.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S05E09
Air Date
Nov 30, 2006
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen
S05E02
Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors
S05E03
Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel
S05E04
Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan
S05E05
Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer
S05E06
Building a Small Deck
S05E07
Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
S05E08
Countertops; Chain Link Fence
S05E09
Childproofing; Sump Pump
S05E10
Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair
S05E11
Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees
S05E12
Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
S05E13
Mulching; Sash Weights
S05E14
Willow Pruning; Water Heater
S05E15
Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets
S05E16
Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up
S05E17
Carpet; Table Saw Safety
S05E18
Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler
S05E19
Painting Radiators; Standby Generator
S05E20
Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
S05E21
Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
S05E22
Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses
S05E23
Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass
S05E24
Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing
S05E25
Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread
S05E26
Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat