Ask This Old House: Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire

30mAired 2004-10-04

Our first House call of the season takes us to Beverly, Massachusetts, where Roger shows new homeowners Todd and Chrissy Fratzel the proper way to edge a lawn and flower bed. Back in the loft, Tom gives some lessons on choosing drill bits. Then the guys ask ""What Is It?"" Finally, Kevin visits Captain Hugh Duffy at the Boston Fire Department Training Center for some lessons on choosing the right type of fire extinguisher. More Info & Resources

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Episodes

Season

26 episodes

Ask This Old House: Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire

Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire

Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks

Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck

Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet

Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post

Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod

Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!

Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator

Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair

Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile

Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall

Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps

Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink

Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak

Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper

Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker

Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden

Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap

Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors

220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet

Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold

Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink

Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting

Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover

Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections