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Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor a few helpful techniques for mowing a lawn. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners begin building the backyard deck of their dreams.
Aired: Jan 13, 2011 Genre: DocumentaryCasts: Richard Trethewey Norm Abram Roger Cook Kevin O'Connor Tom Silva Steve Thomas RooneyCreated By: Russell MorashDuration: 30m Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: This Old House Productions, GBH, WETA
Episodes
01: Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees02: Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath03: Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell04: Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet05: Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof06: Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters07: Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs08: Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes09: Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door10: Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners11: Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights12: Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring13: Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub14: Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation15: Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck16: Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems17: Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor18: Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods19: Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert20: Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets21: Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts22: Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling23: Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer24: Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage25: Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds26: Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles