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S35 E20: Water, Water Everywhere

A local historian offers a look at Arlington's ice-harvesting industry. Richard addresses the water pressure problem. Tom fits flooring. Kevin finds a business that replicates historic wooden gutters.
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S12 E20: Privacy Screen, Ductwork

Roger helps a homeowner plant a low-cost, low-maintenance privacy screen. Tommy demonstrates many uses for a speed square. Richard uses new technology to seal ductwork from the inside.
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What Is It? | Clear Plastic Coil

General contractor Tom Silva asks the crew about the purpose of open-ended plastic coils
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What Is It? | Object with Blue Base and Rods

General contractor Tom Silva asks the crew to guess the use of a device with a weighted base and stainless-steel rods
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What Is It? | Black Device with Spinning Control Unit

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew the function of a black object with five ports and a spinning control unit
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Fresh Start for a Master Bath

A layout overhaul and classic fixtures deliver a dreamy master bath
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What Are Lawn Weeds Trying To Tell You About Your Yard?

Determine your growing condition problems based on the weeds that thrive in them and use our expert remedies to remove them for good.
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What Is It? | Braided Hose with Magnetic Ends

Landscape contractor Roger Cook gets the crew's opinions on the function of a magnetic hose
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What Is It? | Rubbery Object with Slot and Hole

General contractor Tom Silva questions the crew about the task of a small flexible item
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What Is It? | White Device with Buttons

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to guess how a small item with buttons and threaded parts works
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What Is It? | Green Steel Object with Lever and Teeth

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to guess the identity of a green steel object with a lever and clamping teeth
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What Is It? | Blue Object with Wheel and Rubber Mat

General contractor Tom Silva questions the crew about the function of a blue device with a steering wheel attached to a stand with rubber mat
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Innovative Ways To Reuse Paint Cans for Your Home

Read our guide on creative ways to reuse paint cans, from unique decor projects to practical storage solutions for your home.
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What Is It? | Black Pointed Steel Object

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew the task of an object with steel and plastic parts
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What Is It? | Orange Plastic Half Circles

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew about the use for this set of bright orange, grooved plastic items
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What Is It? | Magnetic Gray Devices

General contractor Tom Silva asks the crew to share what they think the purpose may be of handheld, magnetized objects
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What Is It? | Gray Box with Tubes and Probes

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to guess the purpose of this toolbox-like object filled with tubes
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What Is It? | Black Inflatable Objects with Pipes and Tubes

General contractor Tom Silva asks the crew what they think the use is for two inflatable objects
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What Is It? | Green Plastic Round Object and Stand

Landscape contractor Roger Cook questions the crew about the identity of a large green object and its stand
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What Is It? | Yellow Object with Grommets and Hose Connector

Host Kevin O'Connor asks the crew to guess the identity and use of a yellow funnel-like item
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A Beginner's Guide To Maintaining A Healthy Yard

In this guide, we walk you through each step needed to create and maintain a beautiful, healthy lawn year round.
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Cost-Wise Kitchen Makeover

The crew from Ask This Old House TV demonstrates how you can renovate a kitchen completely while sticking to a sensible budget
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64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know

Our room-by-room guide takes the guesswork out of where to hang that towel rack or how long a curtain rod to buy
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How to Install Fiberglass Gutters in a Few Simple Steps

These factory-molded substitutes look just like traditional wood, but they'll never leak, rot, or need paint, making them a great choice.
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S35 E19: Hydrangeas and Hail Storms

Roger shows Kevin how to remove a hydrangea. Tom shows the paint color selections. Kevin travels to Richburg to see how building materials hold up to hail. Tom keeps water at bay in the basement.