Richard Trethewey, a plumbing and heating specialist, assists a homeowner in warming up his newly renovated kitchen by laying hot water radiant tubing beneath the floor. Shortly after, Richard joins host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping expert Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva to explore the question, "What is it?" Following that, Tom demonstrates to Kevin the correct technique for applying joint compound to the corners of drywall. Meanwhile, Roger takes Kevin outside to provide some tips on how to effectively use a wheelbarrow.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S09E10
Air Date
Dec 09, 2010
Season 9 Episodes
S09E01
Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees
S09E02
Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath
S09E03
Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell
S09E04
Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet
S09E05
Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof
S09E06
Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters
S09E07
Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs
S09E08
Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes
S09E09
Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door
S09E10
Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners
S09E11
Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights
S09E12
Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring
S09E13
Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub
S09E14
Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation
S09E15
Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck
S09E16
Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems
S09E17
Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor
S09E18
Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods
S09E19
Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert
S09E20
Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets
S09E21
Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts
S09E22
Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling
S09E23
Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer
S09E24
Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage
S09E25
Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds
S09E26
Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles