Ask This Old House - Season 12: Episode 7

Episode Title: Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

Air Date:
16 November 2013
Episode Description
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
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Episode 1
Repairing a Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom
Episode 2
Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging
Episode 3
Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters
Episode 4
Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps
Episode 5
Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling
Episode 6
Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs
Episode 7
Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts
Episode 8
Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It?; Lattice Project
Episode 9
Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers
Episode 10
Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet
Episode 11
Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job
Episode 12
Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves
Episode 13
Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It?; Splitting Logs
Episode 14
No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing
Episode 15
Stubborn Ivy; What Is It?; Replacing a Bathroom Window
Episode 16
Aerating the Lawn; What Is It?; Hanging Pictures
Episode 17
Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches
Episode 18
Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet
Episode 19
Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump
Episode 20
New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives
Episode 21
Snow Removal; What Is It?; Fixing a Sash
Episode 22
Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns
Episode 23
Crown Molding; What Is It?; Keeping Out the Cold
Episode 24
Kitchen Disposer; What Is It?; Hearing Protection
Episode 25
The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention
Episode 26
Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes
Episode 1
Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater
Episode 2
Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater
Episode 3
Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak
Episode 4
Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet
Episode 5
Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip
Episode 6
Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet
Episode 7
Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows
Episode 8
Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper
Episode 9
Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner
Episode 10
Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation
Episode 11
Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron
Episode 12
Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub
Episode 13
Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs
Episode 14
Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters
Episode 15
Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors
Episode 16
Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard
Episode 17
Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree
Episode 18
Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door
Episode 19
Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon
Episode 20
Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall
Episode 21
Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds
Episode 22
Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup
Episode 23
Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint
Episode 24
Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters
Episode 25
Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door
Episode 26
Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools
Episode 1
Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire
Episode 2
Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks
Episode 3
Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck
Episode 4
Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet
Episode 5
Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post
Episode 6
Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod
Episode 7
Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!
Episode 8
Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator
Episode 9
Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair
Episode 10
Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile
Episode 11
Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall
Episode 12
Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps
Episode 13
Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink
Episode 14
Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak
Episode 15
Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Episode 16
Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper
Episode 17
Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker
Episode 18
Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden
Episode 19
Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap
Episode 20
Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors
Episode 21
220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet
Episode 22
Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold
Episode 23
Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink
Episode 24
Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting
Episode 25
Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover
Episode 26
Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections
Episode 1
Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor
Episode 2
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
Episode 3
Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree
Episode 4
Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank
Episode 5
Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement
Episode 6
Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain
Episode 7
Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
Episode 8
Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree
Episode 9
Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles
Episode 10
Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink
Episode 11
Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door
Episode 12
Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater
Episode 13
New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
Episode 14
Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
Episode 15
In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing
Episode 16
Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
Episode 17
Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding
Episode 18
Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail
Episode 19
Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier
Episode 20
Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System
Episode 21
Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
Episode 22
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
Episode 23
Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
Episode 24
Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
Episode 25
Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump
Episode 26
Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn
Episode 1
Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
Episode 2
Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
Episode 3
Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
Episode 4
Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
Episode 5
Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
Episode 6
Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
Episode 7
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
Episode 8
Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
Episode 9
Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
Episode 10
Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
Episode 11
Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
Episode 12
Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
Episode 13
Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
Episode 14
Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
Episode 15
Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
Episode 16
Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
Episode 17
Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
Episode 18
Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
Episode 19
Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
Episode 20
Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
Episode 21
Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
Episode 22
Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
Episode 23
Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
Episode 24
Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
Episode 25
Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
Episode 26
Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring
Episode 1
Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Episode 2
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Episode 3
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Episode 4
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
Episode 5
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Episode 6
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
Episode 7
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
Episode 8
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
Episode 9
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
Episode 10
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Episode 11
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
Episode 12
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Episode 13
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
Episode 14
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
Episode 15
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
Episode 16
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
Episode 17
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
Episode 18
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
Episode 19
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Episode 20
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
Episode 21
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
Episode 22
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
Episode 23
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Episode 24
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
Episode 25
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Episode 26
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades
Episode 1
Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees
Episode 2
Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath
Episode 3
Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell
Episode 4
Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet
Episode 5
Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof
Episode 6
Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters
Episode 7
Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs
Episode 8
Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes
Episode 9
Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door
Episode 10
Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners
Episode 11
Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights
Episode 12
Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring
Episode 13
Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub
Episode 14
Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation
Episode 15
Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck
Episode 16
Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems
Episode 17
Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor
Episode 18
Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods
Episode 19
Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert
Episode 20
Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets
Episode 21
Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts
Episode 22
Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling
Episode 23
Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer
Episode 24
Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage
Episode 25
Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds
Episode 26
Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles
Episode 1
Transplanting Tress; Hooking Up Plumbing to a Washing Machine
Episode 2
Shower Valve Repair; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister
Episode 3
Corroded Water Heater Fitting; Vented Range Kitchen Hood
Episode 4
Pruning an Overgrown Hedge; Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Episode 5
Wall Insulation; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation
Episode 6
Removing Overgrown Shrubs; Quieting a Noisy Baseboard Heater
Episode 7
Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold
Episode 8
Fixing a Kitchen Sink Drain; Quieting Squeaky Hardwood Floors
Episode 9
Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls
Episode 10
Backyard Pizza Oven; Threaded Pipe Connections
Episode 11
Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood
Episode 12
Battery Back-Up Sump Pump; Fixing a Rusty Metal Railing
Episode 13
Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Episode 14
Solid Oak Front Door; Driving Rebar into the Ground
Episode 15
Upgrading Electrical Services; Attracting Butterflies to Gardens
Episode 16
Staining a Cedar Fence; Installing Window Boxes
Episode 17
Reusing Water From a Washing Machine; Small Gasoline Engines
Episode 18
Upgrading a Neglected Urban Patio; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Episode 19
Recirculation Pump; Lining a Fireplace Chimney
Episode 20
New Vinyl Trim; Installing a New Dishwasher
Episode 21
Garden with Native Species; Replacing a Door with a Window
Episode 22
Bathroom Floor Tiling; Weatherstripping a Front Door
Episode 23
Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling
Episode 24
Old Window Restoration; Installing a Kitchen Sink Water Filter
Episode 25
Manual Transfer Switch; Fixing a Clogged Sewer Line
Episode 26
Refinishing with Spray Paint; Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor
Episode 1
Transforming Stock Shelving; New Washing Machine Valve
Episode 2
Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes in a Garage
Episode 3
Custom Fireplace Mantle; Repairing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet
Episode 4
Laying Sod in the Backyard; Installing a Wireless Thermostat
Episode 5
Planting Palm Trees; Replacing an Old Heating System
Episode 6
Special New York Episode
Episode 7
New Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door
Episode 8
Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve
Episode 9
Interior Window Trim; Heating a Swimming Pool
Episode 10
Properly Mulching Garden Beds; Installing a Natural Gas Line
Episode 11
Using Hand Planes; Repairing a Cracked Stone Walkway
Episode 12
Ceiling Fan; Installing a Water Softener
Episode 13
Transplanting a Rose Bush; Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting
Episode 14
Restoring Terrazzo Floors; Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist
Episode 15
Toilet Installation; Patching a Lawn with Grass Seed
Episode 16
Hanging a Flat Panel TV; Controlling Insects Without Pesticides
Episode 17
Maintaining Kitchen Appliances; Installing a Rain Gutter
Episode 18
Storage Bench; Soldering Pipes; Overgrown Perennial Garden
Episode 19
Orchids as Houseplants; Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet
Episode 20
Insulating Ductwork; Maintaining Clothes Washers and Dryers
Episode 21
Ductless Heat Pump; LED Lighting
Episode 22
Solving a Melted Mystery; Whole-House Energy Audit
Episode 23
Using Ladders Safely; Replacing a Shower Valve
Episode 24
Surge Protectors, Cutting Stone
Episode 25
Custom Concrete Countertops; Cordless Landscape Tools
Episode 26
Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing a Smart Thermostat
Episode 1
Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Episode 2
Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Episode 3
Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Episode 4
Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Episode 5
Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
Episode 6
Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Episode 7
Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Episode 8
Preparing for Severe Weather
Episode 9
Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Episode 10
Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Episode 11
Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Episode 12
House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
Episode 13
Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
Episode 14
Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
Episode 15
Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Episode 16
Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
Episode 17
High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
Episode 18
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
Episode 19
Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
Episode 20
Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
Episode 21
Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Episode 22
Celebrating 300 Episodes
Episode 23
Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Episode 24
Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Episode 25
Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
Episode 26
All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
Episode 1
Two-Prong Outlet; Deck Stair Rail
Episode 2
Durable Landscape; Cutting Board
Episode 3
Hole Patches; Threshold Repair
Episode 4
Wood Floors, DIY Ice Rink
Episode 5
Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights
Episode 6
Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101
Episode 7
Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets
Episode 8
An AskTOH Barn Raising
Episode 9
Drill Drivers, Patios Expansion
Episode 10
Camilla's Workshop
Episode 11
Holiday Projects
Episode 12
Wifi Extension, Tub Drain
Episode 13
Rot Repair, Heat Pumps
Episode 14
Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell
Episode 15
Celebrating 20 Years
Episode 16
Vinyl Floor, Heating Bill Savings
Episode 17
Water Fountain, Supply Chains
Episode 18
Porch Base Column Repair, Smart Thermostats
Episode 19
Shrub Harvesting, Building A Box Joint Jig
Episode 20
Concrete Driveway, Spray Paint
Episode 21
Front Hall Closet, Block Retaining Wall
Episode 22
Fireplace Repairs, Simple Clog Fixes
Episode 23
Window Flower Boxes, Smart Electrical Panels
Episode 24
Sagging Fence Gate, Shipping Container Pool
Episode 25
Wobbly Toilet, Led Lightbulbs
Episode 26
Vinyl Fence, Building A Beehive
Episode 27
DIY Birdbath, Dog Chew Wood Repair
Episode 28
Garage Door Replacement, Emergency Plumbing Fixes
Episode 29
All About Hydrangeas, Refinish Deck Railing
Episode 30
Replacing a Toilet Seat, Full Mortise Lockset Repair
Episode 31
All About Succulents, Under-Sink Water Filter
Episode 32
Basic Electrical Tools; Home Energy Assessment
Episode 33
Happy Father's Day
Episode 34
Moving a Ceiling Light Fixture; Tool Lab -- Finish Nailers
Episode 35
Crown Molding for Corner Angles; The Future of Solar
Episode 36
Track Saws, Adding A Receptacle
Episode 37
Deck Chairs, Damp Basement
Episode 38
Pond Maintenance, Demilune Table
Episode 39
Pizza Oven Repair, What Is It?
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