Ask This Old House: Season 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Oct 8, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook kicks off our 8th season by helping a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard. Then Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva, pl
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Oct 15, 2009 · 30 min
Host Kevin O'Connor teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system. Then Kevin, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Rog
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Oct 22, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore, where he helps transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space. Then Roger, along with general contrac
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
Oct 29, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install new aluminum gutters and downspouts. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Nov 5, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumb
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
Nov 12, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening. Then, up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
Nov 19, 2009 · 30 min
It begins with general contractor Tom Silva helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor is join
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
Nov 26, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber. Then, Tom and Kevin, along with plumbing and h
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
Dec 3, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows host Kevin O'Connor how to make his own "compost tea." Then
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Dec 10, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expe
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
Dec 17, 2009 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to build and install new laminate kitchen countertops. Then Tom and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Coo
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Dec 24, 2009 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines. Then Roger, alon
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
Jan 2, 2010 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help two homeowners repair their broken water softener. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, lands
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
Jan 9, 2010 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'C'onnor, landscaping contra
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
Jan 16, 2010 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Then Richard, along with g
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
Jan 23, 2010 · 30 min
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
Jan 30, 2010 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Florida to help a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a ductless air conditioning system. Then Richard, along
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
Feb 6, 2010 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners in Houston, Texas install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fastening system. Then Tom, along with host Kev
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Feb 13, 2010 · 30 min
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows. Then, up in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor gets some tips on staining furniture an
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
Feb 20, 2010 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva head to Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kitchen with new appliances, countertops, a backsplas
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
Feb 27, 2010 · 30 min
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey head to Virginia to help a homeowner replace his old, electric water heater with a heat pump water heater that
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
Mar 6, 2010 · 30 min
Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair portions of his lawn that have been damaged by snow mold, which is a fungal disease that can occur in winter from excess moisture and fertilizer
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Mar 13, 2010 · 30 min
Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers for a variety of landscaping chores. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
Mar 20, 2010 · 30 min
Roger Cook visits a nature center to learn how to attract many different species of birds using different types of bird feeders and birdseed. Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor visit a h
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Mar 27, 2010 · 30 min
Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase. In the Ask This Old House loft, Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor various methods for cutt
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
Apr 3, 2010 · 30 min
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet. Then, up in the loft, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor