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Episode #726, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair a leaking PVC drain trap underneath his kitchen sink...… more

Episode #725, Season 7 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor and an electrician help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom...… more

Episode #724, Season 7 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door...… more

Episode #723, Season 7 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard...… more

Episode #722, Season 7 of ATOH

Original Air Date: Week of 02/26/2009

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-air heating and cooling system. Then Richard, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Next, Tom helps a homeowner re-grout the tile floor in her master bathroom.

Zoning a forced-air heating and cooling system

Richard helps a California homeowner get room-by-room control of her forced-air heating and cooling system by installing a new type of "zoning" controller. The system works by inflating "dampers" that are installed in the registers of each room in the house. These dampers are thermostatically controlled to inflate or deflate and block air flow in each register, depending on what temperature each individual room's thermostat is set at.

Where to find it?

The "MyTemp" system that Richard helped install is manufactured by:

Home Comfort Zones, Inc.
8239 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008
503-626-2797
800-396-0523

Expert installation assistance was provided by:

Air Plus Heating & Cooling
9191 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-505-8711

What is it?

The guys try to guess the intended purpose of an unusual-looking product.

Where to find it?

Roger showed an attachment for a wheelbarrow that makes it easier to pour concrete into footing forms. It is manufactured by:

Altim, Inc.
888-962-5846

Re-grouting a tile floor

Tom helped a homeowner re-grout a small tile floor in her master bathroom. The white-colored grout had become dirty and discolored and some of it had broken loose. Tom started by removing the topmost layer of old grout using carbide-tipped hand scrapers, being careful not to scratch the tiles. With the old grout removed, Tom thoroughly cleaned the old floor with a vacuum. He then applied a mixture of water and white vinegar with a sponge to remove any dirt or residue that might be on the tiles. When the floor was dry, Tom rinsed the floor with warm water and used thinset to reinstall a few tiles that had popped loose. Next, Tom mixed new "unsanded" grout with a latex additive and applied it over the entire floor, using a rubber "float" to push it into the joints. After applying the grout to the entire floor and letting it sit for several minutes, Tom used a wet sponge to remove all of the grout left on top of the tiles.

Many of the hand tools that Tom used for this project are manufactured by:

QEP Professional Tile Tools
866-435-8665

Thinset and unsanded grout are available at home centers and professional tile suppliers.

Up in the loft, Tom showed two power tools used for removing grout:'

Dremmel
Dremmel rotary tool (model #300-N)
Dremmel grout removal kit (model #568)
800-437-3635


FEIN Multimaster
800-441-9878

Episode #721, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet… more

Episode #720, Season 7 of ATOH

Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together!… more

Episode #719, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor...… more

Episode #718, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly.… more

Episode #717, Season 7 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany backyard deck… more

Episode #716, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower… more

Episode #715, Season 7 of ATOH

This special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kitchen cabinets.… more

Episode #714, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate...… more

Episode #713, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient "tankless" unit...… more

Episode #712, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder...… more

Episode #711, Season 7 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck...… more

Episode #710, Season 7 of ATOH

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis...… more

Episode #709, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers...… more

Episode #708, Season 7 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system...… more

Episode #707, Season 7 of ATOH

This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient...… more

Episode #706, Season 7 of ATOH

Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops...… more

Episode #705, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush...… more

Episode #704, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn...… more

Episode #703, Season 7 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen. Then...… more

Episode #702, Season 7 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roger, along with...… more

Episode #701, Season 7 of ATOH

ATOH kicks off with Tom Silva preventing a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post, Then Tom, along with...… more