Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint (S08E23)
S08E23
Roger Cook demonstrates the proper use and upkeep of string trimmers for various landscaping tasks. Meanwhile, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor talk about the different woodworking clamps available and their specific applications. Tom reveals how rubber surgical tubing and rubber bands can serve as makeshift clamps for lighter pressure needs. In the Ask This Old House loft, Tom, Richard, Roger, and Kevin come together to inspect a mysterious item and attempt to deduce its purpose. Additionally, Kevin collaborates with a remediation team to assist a homeowner in safely removing lead paint from her historic house using hand scrapers and chemical strippers.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S08E23
Air Date
Mar 13, 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