Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis (S08E07)
S08E07
The episode kicks off with general contractor Tom Silva assisting a homeowner in blocking drafts by adding weather-stripping to her front door. Meanwhile, in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor teams up with energy expert Paul Scheckel to explore various strategies for monitoring and reducing electricity usage. Later, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey guides another homeowner through the process of calculating the appropriate size for a new heating system by conducting a thorough heat-loss analysis.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S08E07
Air Date
Nov 19, 2009
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