In the loft, general contractor Tom Silva introduces host Kevin O'Connor to various types of "squares" commonly used in carpentry. Together with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, they engage in a fun segment of "What is it?" Later, Roger assists a homeowner in constructing a new patio using concrete paving bricks.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S06E02
Air Date
Oct 11, 2007
Season 6 Episodes
S06E01
Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair
S06E02
Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio
S06E03
Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair
S06E04
Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs
S06E05
Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists
S06E06
Tree Removal; Door Trim
S06E07
Home Energy Savings
S06E08
Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan
S06E09
Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window
S06E10
Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors
S06E11
Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range
S06E12
Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper
S06E13
Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy
S06E14
Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install
S06E15
Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade
S06E16
Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch
S06E17
Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes
S06E18
Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding
S06E19
Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet
S06E20
Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox
S06E21
Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers
S06E22
Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair
S06E23
Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak
S06E24
Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante
S06E25
Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding
S06E26
Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase