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Episode #1026 of Season 10 of ATOH

Landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor refinish several worn-out items using spray paint… more

Episode #1025 of Season 10 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron travel to Annapolis, Maryland to install a manual transfer switch for a portable generator… more

Episode #1024 of Season 10 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva heads to Alexandria, Virginia to restore the windows in a home built by George Washington… more

Episode #1023 of Season 10 of ATOH

Alternative energy expert Ross Trethewey travels to San Francisco to learn about a new way to finance the installation of photovoltaic solar panels… more

Episode #1022 of Season 10 of ATOH

Contractor Angelo McRae helps a homeowner tile his bathroom floor… more

Episode #1021 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to Dallas to help a homeowner plant a garden using native species that are drought-tolerant… more

Episode #1020 Season 10 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor works with a siding contractor to install a new vinyl casing around a window… more

Episode #1019 Season 10 of ATOH

Original Air Date: Week of February 9, 2012

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a recirculation pump to provide hot water quickly to a bathroom. Then, general contractor Tom Silva shares a tip for fixing the handle on a casement window. Afterward, Tom, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" And then Kevin travels to Dallas to help a homeowner line her fireplace chimney.

Hot Water Recirculation Pump
Richard helps a homeowner install a hot water recirculation pump to reduce the time she has to wait for hot water.

Where to find it?
The pump that Richard installed is the D'MAND system, manufactured by Taco

The kit includes all necessary parts and is available at plumbing supply stores.

Quick Tip: Casement Window Cranks
Tom shares a few tips about casement window cranks.

Where to find it?
Tom shows several types of casement window cranks and steel wool, all available at hardware stores and home centers.

What Is It?
Richard asks the guys to identify an item with a blue plastic housing and a black, extendable hose.

Where to find it?
The "Pumps-a-Lot" water pump uses no electricity. Instead, it uses water pressure and the "Venturi" effect to pull water from a basin or flooded area. It is manufactured by:

G.T. Water Products
800-862-5647

Installing a Chimney Liner
Kevin heads to Dallas to help a homeowner line her fireplace chimney.

Where to find it?
Installing a chimney liner is a professional job that should only be performed by a qualified technician.

Expert assistance for this project was provided by Clint Sanner:
Hale's Chimney Cleaning & Repair
McKinney, TX

Materials for this project were supplied by:
Lindemann Chimney Supply

The insulating mortar that was installed in the firebox was Chamber-Tech 2000, manufactured by:
Ahrens Chimney Technique

Episode #1018 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to San Francisco to upgrade a neglected urban patio… more

Episode #1017 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor examine several ways to reduce the amount of water used for irrigation… more

Episode #1016 Season 10 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to stain a cedar fence… more

Episode #1015 Season 10 of ATOH

Electrician Scott Caron works with a homeowner to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200 amps… more

Episode #1014 Season 10 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner install a solid oak front door… more

Episode #1013 Season 10 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva explains to a homeowner how ice dams form and how to prevent them… more

Episode #1012 Season 10 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Philadelphia to install a battery back-up sump pump… more

Episode #1011 Season 10 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician in Atlanta to install a front porch light… more

Episode #1010 Season 10 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven… more

Episode #1009 Season 10 of ATOH

General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch… more

Episode #1008 Season 10 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain… more

Episode #1007 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway… more

Episode #1006 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs in front of her house and plant many new perennials… more

Episode #1005 Season 10 of ATOH

Host Kevin O'Connor works with an insulation contractor to show the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts… more

Episode #1004 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune an overgrown evergreen hedge… more

Episode #1004 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune an overgrown evergreen hedge… more

Episode #1003 Season 10 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a corroded fitting on his water heater… more

Episode #1002 Season 10 of ATOH

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve… more

Episode #1001 Season 10 of ATOH

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti kick off the 10th season of Ask This Old House by helping a homeowner transplant two trees… more