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Episode #226

Replacing a storm door, identifying a paint mixer and gutter nail driver, and choosing garden tools … more

Episode #225

Corroded copper pipes, old-fashioned sheet metal cutter, and worn-out weather stripping
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Episode #224

Track lighting, drywall repair clips, and noisy baseboard heaters… more

Ask This Old House #223

Radiant heat, a cable saw for PVC, and painting aluminum siding… more

Episode #222

Installing curved baseboards, buying wire by the foot, a "Nite Ize Flashlight Friend," and making maple syrup… more

Episode #221

Fixing a steam radiator, a "Molemover" and an invisible nailing kit, and preparing a raised garden bed for winter… more

Episode #220

Installing a programmable thermostat , a snowball maker and garage stopper, and fixing a plaster and lath wall… more

Episode #219

Cutting glass, planting vines, a stud finder and tile spacers, and venting a portable air conditioner… more

Episode #218

Deterring deer, making PVC connections, pipe plugs, and fixing a sagging shower door… more

Episode #217

Wiring for outdoor speakers, a Japanese chalk line, and planting a tree… more

Episode #216

Testing water quality, a duster and downspout diverter, and replacing a damaged floorboard… more

Episode #215

Repairing sliding doors, an electrical cord connector and ellipse marking tool, electric radiant heat, and selecting paint colors… more

Episode #214

Installing a brick walkway, a maple sugaring spile and "Sand Anchor" umbrella holder, and cutting accurate miters… more

Episode #213

Quieting hardwood floors, a garden sieve and heavy-duty twist-tie, and building timber steps… more

Episode #212

Drip irrigation repair, a "Sander Sitter" and "Forearm Forklifts," and fixing a leaky tile in a tub… more

Episode #211

Adding a stairway handrail, a grout saw and tile cutter, and transplanting a rhododendron… more

Episode #210

Installing a chimney liner, a proportioning tool, and a toilet anti-sweat valve… more

Episode #209

Removing poison ivy, a steel center square and pencil leash, and shingling an outside corner… more

Episode #208

Installing an engineered wood floor, and replacing a sink's pop-up drain… more

Episode #207

Planting ground cover, and opening stuck windows… more

Episode #206

Installing window trim, landscape camouflage, a "tape dolly," and fixing a kitchen spray hose… more

Episode #205

Original Air Date: Week of November 6, 2003

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps homeowner Rob Faris install a backyard drywell to handle the torrent of the rainfall from his roof gutters. Back in the loft, Roger, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor try to guess "What is it?" Then Tom makes a House call and shows homeowners Sal and Joanne Scarpato how to install a safety grab bar in their bathtub.



Installing a Drywell
Roger and the homeowner attached the downspout of the roof gutter to a PVC pipe buried underground. The solid pipe connected to a perforated pipe, which in turn connected to the drywell. The drywell allows the rainfall from the roof to leach into the surrounding gravel and soil.

Where to Find It
The 4-inch diameter solid and perforated PVC pipe costs about $6 for each 10-foot length. This type of pipe can be found at most lumber yards and home centers.

The landscape fabric costs about $13 for a 3' x 50' roll. It is manufactured by:
Easy Gardener
254-753-5353

The "Flo-Well" drywell costs about $80 and is manufactured by:
NDS, Inc.
800-726-1994

What Is It?
Back in the loft, Roger, Richard, Tom, and Kevin examine two unfamiliar objects and try to guess how they're used.

Where to Find It
Tom demonstrated a Rattleshake® spray paint shaker manufactured by:
Doug Sharp Enterprises, Inc.
888-657-1957

Richard demonstrated a magnetic pickup tool (model #2706) manufactured by:
Empire Level Manufacturing Corporation
800-558-0722

Getting a Grip
Tom shows two homeowners how to install a safety grab bar in their bathtub and shower.

Where to Find It
Tom used a 1.25-inch carbide-tipped hole saw to cut the tile. He then installed the grab bar using a unique fastening system manufactured by:
Wingits Innovations
877-894-6448

Section 4.26 of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) contains important guidelines for the design and installation of bathroom grab bars. A summary of these guidelines is available at www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm. Local and national building codes may also contain important regulations.

Episode #204

Patching drywall, sanding blocks and an antique clapboard gauge, and replacing an aged toilet… more

Episode #203

A slate walk, EZ Lift handles and eye-bolt driver, and repairing a shower stall leak … more

Episode #202

Securing a newel post, a nut splitter and paint scraper, and replacing a water heater… more

Episode #201

Installing a deadbolt, trimming a hedge, and installing an indirect hot water heater… more