Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups (S07E17)
S07E17
General contractor Tom Silva assists a homeowner in cleaning, staining, and sealing his mahogany deck in the backyard. Later, Tom joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook as they pose the question, "What is it?" Kevin travels to Chicago to aid a homeowner in preventing sewage from backing up into her basement by upgrading her flood control system. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom and Richard present a viewer suggestion on effectively removing a wood plug from a hole saw.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S07E17
Air Date
Jan 22, 2009
Season 7 Episodes
S07E01
Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
S07E02
Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
S07E03
Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
S07E04
Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
S07E05
Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
S07E06
Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
S07E07
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
S07E08
Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
S07E09
Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
S07E10
Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
S07E11
Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
S07E12
Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
S07E13
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
S07E14
Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
S07E15
Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
S07E16
Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
S07E17
Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
S07E18
Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
S07E19
Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
S07E20
Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
S07E21
Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
S07E22
Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
S07E23
Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
S07E24
Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
S07E25
Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
S07E26
Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring