Ask This Old House

Show Descriptions

Original Air Date: Week of December 8, 2011

General contractor Tom Silva travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin how to apply teflon tape, pipe dope, and wicking to threaded pipe connections.

Pizza Oven Doors
Tom helps a homeowner install doors on his backyard pizza oven.

Where to find it?
Tom built the doors and frame from cellular PVC manufactured by Azek and available and most lumber yards.

The counter-sink screws with a concealed plug are Cortex Screws, manufactured by FastenMaster

The PVC epoxy that Tom uses is Bond & Fill PVC Adhesive.

The door hardware was provided by Raybern Builders Supply

What is it?
The guys try to guess the purpose of an unusual-looking product.

Where to find it?
Roger demonstrated the "Power Plant Mini" hydroponic kitchen garden. It is manufactured by Prepara.

Thread Sealants
Richard shows Kevin how to apply thread sealant such as teflon tape, pipe dope, and wicking.

Where to find it?
Thread sealants like teflon tape and pipe dope are available at home centers. Wicking is available at plumbing supply stores.

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