Landscaping contractor Roger Cook assists a homeowner in conserving water by setting up a cutting-edge rainwater collection system. Following this, Roger joins host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva for a segment called "What is it?" Later, Tom lends a hand to a couple as they join two rooms in their house by taking down an interior load-bearing wall.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S08E16
Air Date
Jan 23, 2010
Season 8 Episodes
S08E01
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
S08E02
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
S08E03
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
S08E04
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
S08E05
Sliding Glass Door Installation
S08E06
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
S08E07
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
S08E08
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
S08E09
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
S08E10
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
S08E11
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
S08E12
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
S08E13
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
S08E14
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
S08E15
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
S08E16
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
S08E17
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
S08E18
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
S08E19
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
S08E20
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
S08E21
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
S08E22
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
S08E23
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
S08E24
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
S08E25
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
S08E26
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades