Ask This Old House: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Ask This Old House Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
Oct 2, 2008 · 30 min
Ask This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post. Then Tom, along with ho
Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
Oct 9, 2008 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and he
Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
Oct 16, 2008 · 30 min
Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting. Then, up in the loft, houseplant
Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
Oct 23, 2008 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plum
Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
Oct 30, 2008 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor T
Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
Nov 6, 2008 · 30 min
Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner rebuild a
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
Nov 13, 2008 · 30 min
This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows,
Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
Nov 20, 2008 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and
Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
Nov 27, 2008 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. Afterward, Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumb
Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
Dec 4, 2008 · 30 min
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a pair of homeowners install a whole-house water filter. Then Richard, along with general contractor Tom S
Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
Dec 11, 2008 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. Then Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and
Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
Dec 18, 2008 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in their backyard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing & heatin
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
Dec 27, 2008 · 30 min
Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace an old tank-type water heater with a new, energy-efficient "tankless" unit fueled by propane. Then Richa
Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
Jan 1, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Carolina fix a sagging wooden gate. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, h
Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
Jan 8, 2009 · 30 min
This special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kitchen cabinets. First, host Kevin O'Connor and expert painter Rich O'Neil show a homeowner how to prepar
Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
Jan 15, 2009 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silv
Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
Jan 22, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany backyard deck. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Treth
Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
Jan 29, 2009 · 30 min
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva and p
Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
Feb 5, 2009 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor,
Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
Feb 12, 2009 · 30 min
Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and kids can build together! First, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a 12-year-old budding master ga
Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
Feb 19, 2009 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor
Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
Feb 26, 2009 · 30 min
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
Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
Mar 7, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows
Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
Mar 12, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to "winterize" his plumbing to pr
Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
Mar 21, 2009 · 30 min
Kevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom. Tom, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey examine an unfamiliar objec
Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring
Mar 28, 2009 · 30 min
This episode demonstrates how to repair a leaking PVC drain trap under a kitchen sink, how to install a bamboo "floating" floor in a basement, and how to clean roof gutters without