1 00:00:00,700 --> 00:00:05,266 ♪♪ 2 00:00:05,333 --> 00:00:06,900 Kevin: On "Ask This Old House," 3 00:00:06,966 --> 00:00:09,366 our experts travel across the country 4 00:00:09,433 --> 00:00:11,833 to answer questions about your house. 5 00:00:11,900 --> 00:00:18,600 ♪♪ 6 00:00:18,666 --> 00:00:21,100 Today, everything is rosy in Portland 7 00:00:21,166 --> 00:00:23,500 as Jenn visits the Rose Test Garden 8 00:00:23,566 --> 00:00:26,566 to find the perfect flower variety for a homeowner. 9 00:00:26,633 --> 00:00:27,900 Jenn: When this all fills together, 10 00:00:27,966 --> 00:00:31,433 this is going to be a wall of color. 11 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:33,266 Kevin: Then Nathan helps a homeowner 12 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:36,266 repair some bathroom tiles... 13 00:00:36,333 --> 00:00:38,866 and we have a little fun with the cast 14 00:00:38,933 --> 00:00:41,400 as we see how well we know our fans. 15 00:00:41,466 --> 00:00:44,433 All that on "Ask This Old House." 16 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:51,766 ♪♪ 17 00:00:51,833 --> 00:00:55,666 Jenn: I'm headed to Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses. 18 00:00:55,733 --> 00:00:58,433 There are roses everywhere around here. 19 00:00:58,500 --> 00:01:00,966 They line the streets, they mark street signs, 20 00:01:01,033 --> 00:01:03,833 and they're even imprinted on the sidewalks. 21 00:01:03,900 --> 00:01:05,900 We had a homeowner write in from Portland 22 00:01:05,966 --> 00:01:07,766 looking for recommendations on 23 00:01:07,833 --> 00:01:10,166 how to plant a rose in her garden. 24 00:01:10,233 --> 00:01:13,733 So I've decided to enlist a professional in the area. 25 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:15,033 Hey, Rachel. Rachel: Hey, Jenn. 26 00:01:15,100 --> 00:01:16,433 How you doing? Good to see you. 27 00:01:16,500 --> 00:01:18,000 Jenn: Good to see you, too. Thanks for having me. 28 00:01:18,066 --> 00:01:20,566 Rachel: Yeah. Thanks for coming by the Rose Test Garden. 29 00:01:20,633 --> 00:01:22,166 Jenn: I want to hear all about this place. 30 00:01:22,233 --> 00:01:23,233 Rachel: Absolutely. 31 00:01:23,300 --> 00:01:26,600 We are 4.5 acres. Jenn: Yeah? 32 00:01:26,666 --> 00:01:31,000 Rachel: We have over 10,000 roses and over 625 varieties. 33 00:01:31,066 --> 00:01:32,600 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: And it all started with 34 00:01:32,666 --> 00:01:34,433 this rose right here, 35 00:01:34,500 --> 00:01:37,033 Madame Caroline Testout. Jenn: So beautiful. 36 00:01:37,100 --> 00:01:41,233 Rachel: Back in 1905, Portland hosted the Lewis and Clark Expo, 37 00:01:41,300 --> 00:01:43,100 and we wanted to seal the deal, 38 00:01:43,166 --> 00:01:44,733 make sure we were the City of Roses. 39 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:46,133 Jenn: Yeah. Rachel: So we planted 40 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:50,066 over 10,000 of this very rose along the parade route. 41 00:01:50,133 --> 00:01:51,500 Jenn: That must have been spectacular. 42 00:01:51,566 --> 00:01:52,866 Rachel: Oh, it was gorgeous, I'm sure. 43 00:01:52,933 --> 00:01:56,200 I wasn't there, but I can only imagine. 44 00:01:56,266 --> 00:01:58,433 Jenn: So, what is so special about Portland? 45 00:01:58,500 --> 00:02:00,466 What makes these roses thrive? 46 00:02:00,533 --> 00:02:02,300 Rachel: We have cool nights... Jenn: Yep. 47 00:02:02,366 --> 00:02:04,400 Rachel: ...warm summers, and mild winters. 48 00:02:04,466 --> 00:02:09,366 And that is just the perfect equation for roses to thrive. 49 00:02:09,433 --> 00:02:11,466 Jenn: So, what makes this a test garden? 50 00:02:11,533 --> 00:02:14,533 Rachel: People forget that roses and plants are a product, 51 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:16,600 just like anything else we find in the store. 52 00:02:16,666 --> 00:02:18,300 Jenn: Right. Rachel: And just like 53 00:02:18,366 --> 00:02:19,366 any other product, 54 00:02:19,433 --> 00:02:21,300 they have research and development. 55 00:02:21,366 --> 00:02:23,233 So a company will hybridize a rose. 56 00:02:23,300 --> 00:02:24,866 If they feel like it has potential, 57 00:02:24,933 --> 00:02:27,033 they'll send a few to us. 58 00:02:27,100 --> 00:02:30,200 We'll plant it here, and we'll evaluate it. 59 00:02:30,266 --> 00:02:34,266 The first thing we're looking for in a rose is, is it pretty? 60 00:02:34,333 --> 00:02:37,233 And of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, 61 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:39,766 but I would say this beautiful, colorful rose 62 00:02:39,833 --> 00:02:41,533 is very attractive. Jenn: It makes me smile. 63 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:43,566 Rachel: Yes, it is very, very pretty. 64 00:02:43,633 --> 00:02:45,700 Another thing we're looking for is disease resistance. 65 00:02:45,766 --> 00:02:46,700 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: We don't want to 66 00:02:46,766 --> 00:02:48,033 be spraying. 67 00:02:48,100 --> 00:02:50,100 For the most part, this is a very clean rose. 68 00:02:50,166 --> 00:02:53,066 That's how we describe roses that are disease resistant. 69 00:02:53,133 --> 00:02:54,066 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: Another thing 70 00:02:54,133 --> 00:02:55,200 we look is the habit. 71 00:02:55,266 --> 00:02:56,900 It has a very uniform shape to it. 72 00:02:56,966 --> 00:03:01,066 It isn't halfway here and half-- 73 00:03:01,133 --> 00:03:02,566 Jenn: Or lopsided. Rachel: Yeah. Exactly. 74 00:03:02,633 --> 00:03:03,833 Lopsided. There we go. 75 00:03:03,900 --> 00:03:06,033 Jenn: It looks uniform all the way around. 76 00:03:06,100 --> 00:03:07,600 Rachel: So that is a nice quality 77 00:03:07,666 --> 00:03:09,200 'cause we also want to see how the bush looks. 78 00:03:09,266 --> 00:03:11,166 So we would call that the bush habit. 79 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:12,333 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: And now we're gonna 80 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:13,566 look at the bloom habit. 81 00:03:13,633 --> 00:03:15,266 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: So we can see that, 82 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:17,600 oh, we have all these buds coming that will replace 83 00:03:17,666 --> 00:03:19,766 the ones that are in full bloom. Jenn: Mm-hmm. 84 00:03:19,833 --> 00:03:22,466 So all the different stages of it from opening up... 85 00:03:22,533 --> 00:03:23,733 Rachel: Exactly. 86 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,166 Another quality that probably isn't as obvious 87 00:03:27,233 --> 00:03:28,633 is color finishing. 88 00:03:28,700 --> 00:03:31,033 So, we have the bud itself. 89 00:03:31,100 --> 00:03:32,733 Jenn: Okay. Rachel: And it goes into 90 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:34,866 its peak color. Jenn: Mm-hmm. 91 00:03:34,933 --> 00:03:37,400 Rachel: And then color finishing. 92 00:03:37,466 --> 00:03:39,100 Even though it's an older bloom, 93 00:03:39,166 --> 00:03:41,666 does it still have a nice, beautiful color? 94 00:03:41,733 --> 00:03:43,066 Jenn: Right. Rachel: I say it passed 95 00:03:43,133 --> 00:03:44,600 that test. Jenn: I'd say so too. 96 00:03:44,666 --> 00:03:46,433 Because, like, sometimes they just go brown 97 00:03:46,500 --> 00:03:48,000 and they're finished. Rachel: Exactly. 98 00:03:48,066 --> 00:03:50,433 So that extends that beauty, that bloom life. 99 00:03:50,500 --> 00:03:52,366 Jenn: Yeah, just like the different sequences. 100 00:03:52,433 --> 00:03:54,366 I love the transition of color. 101 00:03:54,433 --> 00:03:56,566 The homeowner who wrote to me, 102 00:03:56,633 --> 00:03:58,166 I think you've seen the pictures, right? 103 00:03:58,233 --> 00:04:00,066 Rachel: Yeah, actually, I paid her a visit. Yeah. 104 00:04:00,133 --> 00:04:01,400 Jenn: Oh, good. Yeah, okay. Cool. 105 00:04:01,466 --> 00:04:03,066 Rachel: And she also mentioned she really likes 106 00:04:03,133 --> 00:04:05,900 a pastel-y kind of color palette. 107 00:04:05,966 --> 00:04:08,200 So I'm gonna recommend the rose All Dressed Up. 108 00:04:08,266 --> 00:04:10,566 Jenn: Okay. All Dressed Up? Rachel: Yep. Yep. 109 00:04:10,633 --> 00:04:13,466 It's a nice pink rose. Very vigorous. 110 00:04:13,533 --> 00:04:15,233 Jenn: Okay. So I could pick that up, 111 00:04:15,300 --> 00:04:17,133 go over, and plant it with her, okay? 112 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:18,400 Rachel: Sounds wonderful. Yeah. 113 00:04:18,466 --> 00:04:19,633 Jenn: So, thank you for all this information. 114 00:04:19,700 --> 00:04:20,900 It's so informative. 115 00:04:20,966 --> 00:04:23,633 Like, I learned so much about roses today 116 00:04:23,700 --> 00:04:26,066 and all the different kinds and your whole testing system, 117 00:04:26,133 --> 00:04:28,233 it's fascinating. Rachel: Well, thank you 118 00:04:28,300 --> 00:04:29,466 for letting me talk about my favorite thing. 119 00:04:29,533 --> 00:04:30,766 I appreciate it. Jenn: You know I'm gonna be 120 00:04:30,833 --> 00:04:31,933 calling you. Rachel: Good luck. 121 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,333 Jenn: Thanks, Rachel. 122 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:37,900 ♪♪ 123 00:04:37,966 --> 00:04:39,100 Hey, Catherine. 124 00:04:39,166 --> 00:04:40,366 Catherine: Hi, Jenn. Nice to meet you. 125 00:04:40,433 --> 00:04:41,666 Jenn: Nice to meet you in person. 126 00:04:41,733 --> 00:04:43,233 Catherine: Yeah. Jenn: This is the rose 127 00:04:43,300 --> 00:04:45,633 that Rachel recommended. Catherine: It's beautiful. 128 00:04:45,700 --> 00:04:46,966 I love it. Jenn: Where would you 129 00:04:47,033 --> 00:04:48,100 like to plant it? Catherine: I think in back. 130 00:04:48,166 --> 00:04:49,500 Jenn: Alright. You want to show me? 131 00:04:49,566 --> 00:04:50,700 Catherine: Yeah, that'd be great. 132 00:04:50,766 --> 00:04:52,066 Jenn: Cool. 133 00:04:52,133 --> 00:04:54,100 Wow, you have a really cool backyard. 134 00:04:54,166 --> 00:04:55,900 Catherine: Oh, thank you. Jenn: I like the feeling. 135 00:04:55,966 --> 00:04:57,966 Where would you like to have this rose? 136 00:04:58,033 --> 00:05:01,233 Catherine: So we have these two rose bushes right here 137 00:05:01,300 --> 00:05:04,466 that we love, but we have this blank space in between. 138 00:05:04,533 --> 00:05:06,733 We thought it might be nice to have a little color there. 139 00:05:06,800 --> 00:05:08,433 Jenn: You know what? I think you might be right. 140 00:05:08,500 --> 00:05:10,166 I'm gonna set it up. You stay right there... 141 00:05:10,233 --> 00:05:11,200 Catherine: Alright. Jenn: ...and tell me 142 00:05:11,266 --> 00:05:14,066 if it fills the void alright. 143 00:05:15,666 --> 00:05:17,600 What do you think? Catherine: It's beautiful. 144 00:05:17,666 --> 00:05:19,266 Jenn: Alright, well, if you thumps-up, 145 00:05:19,333 --> 00:05:20,800 let's get the shovels then. 146 00:05:20,866 --> 00:05:22,100 Catherine: Alright. Jenn: Cool. 147 00:05:22,166 --> 00:05:26,300 ♪♪ 148 00:05:26,366 --> 00:05:29,700 We're gonna put some compost in the hole. 149 00:05:29,766 --> 00:05:32,066 And then just get your hands in there and we'll mix it. 150 00:05:32,133 --> 00:05:37,400 Then I'm going to take this out carefully. 151 00:05:37,466 --> 00:05:39,600 I like that it's not all pot-bound, right? 152 00:05:39,666 --> 00:05:42,533 Catherine: Yeah. 153 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:43,966 Jenn: I think that looks pretty good. 154 00:05:44,033 --> 00:05:45,400 Let's back fill. Catherine: Okay. 155 00:05:45,466 --> 00:05:47,066 ♪♪ 156 00:05:47,133 --> 00:05:50,200 Jenn: Alright. And all we need is a little water. 157 00:05:50,266 --> 00:05:51,700 Catherine: Alright. 158 00:05:51,766 --> 00:05:54,033 Jenn: Great job. Nice soaking. 159 00:05:54,100 --> 00:05:56,400 Let's take a step back and see what it all looks like. 160 00:05:56,466 --> 00:05:58,933 Catherine: Wow. It's beautiful. 161 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:01,366 I'm so excited to have that space filled 162 00:06:01,433 --> 00:06:02,600 with that beautiful color. 163 00:06:02,666 --> 00:06:04,000 Thank you for coming to Portland. 164 00:06:04,066 --> 00:06:05,233 Jenn: Thanks for having me. Thanks for writing in. 165 00:06:05,300 --> 00:06:06,333 Catherine: Yeah, you're welcome. 166 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,833 Jenn: Take care. Catherine: Alright. 167 00:06:07,900 --> 00:06:15,366 ♪♪ 168 00:06:15,433 --> 00:06:16,800 Nathan: Hi, Andrew. Andrew: Hi, Nathan. 169 00:06:16,866 --> 00:06:18,000 Nathan: Nice to meet you. Andrew: Nice to meet you. 170 00:06:18,066 --> 00:06:19,266 Thanks for coming. Nathan: Beautiful house 171 00:06:19,333 --> 00:06:20,500 you have here. Andrew: Thank you very much. 172 00:06:20,566 --> 00:06:23,133 Yeah. We moved in at the end of August. 173 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,633 The previous owner built this house in 1972. 174 00:06:25,700 --> 00:06:27,266 She aged in place. Nathan: Wow. 175 00:06:27,333 --> 00:06:28,766 Andrew: And as part of it, 176 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:31,833 she had some handicapped accessible bars in the bathroom. 177 00:06:31,900 --> 00:06:34,233 Nathan: Okay, some grab bars on the walls? Andrew: Yes. 178 00:06:34,300 --> 00:06:35,433 Nathan: Oh, yeah, we definitely had a grab bar right here. 179 00:06:35,500 --> 00:06:36,866 And looking around the room, 180 00:06:36,933 --> 00:06:38,400 it looks like we actually had quite a few grab bars. 181 00:06:38,466 --> 00:06:40,033 Andrew: Quite a few, and we took them out. 182 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:41,433 We were left with holes in the tiles. 183 00:06:41,500 --> 00:06:42,933 Nathan: This is a pretty custom tile. 184 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:44,300 Might be kind of hard to find. 185 00:06:44,366 --> 00:06:46,333 Andrew: Oh, actually, the previous owner left us 186 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:47,433 with a garage full of these. 187 00:06:47,500 --> 00:06:49,133 Nathan: Oh, fantastic. 188 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:51,633 Nice, simple, four-by-four ceramic tile 189 00:06:51,700 --> 00:06:55,266 with built-in spacers, called lugs, on the side. 190 00:06:55,333 --> 00:06:58,133 This is going to save us a ton of time and a lot of headaches. 191 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,133 We can easily swap that out. 192 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:01,533 You know, we do want to try and find out what's behind this. 193 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:02,800 It could be a variety of things. 194 00:07:02,866 --> 00:07:04,566 It could be plaster over wood lath. 195 00:07:04,633 --> 00:07:06,566 It could be plaster over maybe a metal lath. 196 00:07:06,633 --> 00:07:09,133 My guess is probably gypsum board. 197 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:11,233 But we will find out as we start to demo it. 198 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:12,833 You do have a lot of holes around the room. 199 00:07:12,900 --> 00:07:14,700 So what I'd like to do is focus on one area, 200 00:07:14,766 --> 00:07:16,033 show you everything you need to do to fix that 201 00:07:16,100 --> 00:07:17,933 and make that repair, 202 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,100 and then I'm gonna leave you with all the materials 203 00:07:19,166 --> 00:07:20,600 so you can repair the rest. 204 00:07:20,666 --> 00:07:21,700 Andrew: That'd be great. Thank you. 205 00:07:21,766 --> 00:07:23,166 Nathan: Alright, let's get started. 206 00:07:25,366 --> 00:07:27,200 So to get started with removing these tiles, 207 00:07:27,266 --> 00:07:29,866 I want to step back and look and find that coursing 208 00:07:29,933 --> 00:07:32,500 'cause we know that we want to swap out a full tile. 209 00:07:32,566 --> 00:07:36,066 I can see that there's a full tile here and a full tile there. 210 00:07:36,133 --> 00:07:38,100 And holding that over, you can pick up 211 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:40,633 that there's holes drilled into that tile below. 212 00:07:40,700 --> 00:07:42,500 So we definitely want to remove these two, 213 00:07:42,566 --> 00:07:44,633 and we want to do that as gently as possible. 214 00:07:44,700 --> 00:07:46,800 So I'm going to relieve the grout all the way 215 00:07:46,866 --> 00:07:48,833 around those two tiles. 216 00:07:48,900 --> 00:07:51,733 And then I'm going to slowly start to chisel those away. 217 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:53,366 You want to keep going with this? 218 00:07:53,433 --> 00:07:55,033 Andrew: Sure. Nathan: Alright. 219 00:08:01,300 --> 00:08:03,866 Alright, so the goal is to get kind of like that right there, 220 00:08:03,933 --> 00:08:05,266 that nice clean line. 221 00:08:05,333 --> 00:08:06,766 We want to do that all the way around. 222 00:08:06,833 --> 00:08:07,966 Andrew: Alright. 223 00:08:09,633 --> 00:08:10,733 Nathan: Nice. 224 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:29,900 So one key is, if we're going to pry, 225 00:08:29,966 --> 00:08:32,233 we only want to pry on the stuff that we're taking out. 226 00:08:32,300 --> 00:08:35,366 We don't want to pry on anything that we want to stay. 227 00:08:35,433 --> 00:08:36,866 Andrew: Alright. 228 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:38,700 Nathan: We just keep working our way down, nice and careful. 229 00:08:41,933 --> 00:08:44,000 These little parts that come off can be sharp, 230 00:08:44,066 --> 00:08:46,933 so it's good to wear gloves when you're working with tile, 231 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:49,166 ceramic or porcelain. 232 00:08:49,233 --> 00:08:51,000 You know, an edge like that just might get you. 233 00:08:51,066 --> 00:08:52,733 Andrew: That is a sharp edge. Nathan: Yeah. 234 00:08:55,333 --> 00:08:58,300 So it's about what we expected. Gypsum board back here. 235 00:08:58,366 --> 00:09:00,666 Luckily, there's not really too much adhesive left, 236 00:09:00,733 --> 00:09:02,233 and there's still some paper to bond to, 237 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:04,000 so it's going to blend right in. 238 00:09:04,066 --> 00:09:05,533 I'd like to prep the surface a little bit. 239 00:09:05,600 --> 00:09:06,800 So I'm gonna vacuum it. 240 00:09:10,166 --> 00:09:11,700 So we got all the heavy stuff off. 241 00:09:11,766 --> 00:09:13,566 And now I'm just gonna take a sponge 242 00:09:13,633 --> 00:09:15,600 and just try and get any of the powder, 243 00:09:15,666 --> 00:09:18,766 any of the light stuff off. 244 00:09:18,833 --> 00:09:21,066 Alright, so we got those old tiles demoed out, 245 00:09:21,133 --> 00:09:22,566 time to put the new ones in. 246 00:09:22,633 --> 00:09:24,133 And for that, I picked up a few supplies. 247 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:25,566 I picked up this tile repair mortar. 248 00:09:25,633 --> 00:09:27,066 It's kind of a newer product, 249 00:09:27,133 --> 00:09:28,533 but I think it's gonna be just perfect for us, 250 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:30,433 'cause we're just doing a few small tiles 251 00:09:30,500 --> 00:09:32,833 here and there, has a really fast drying time, 252 00:09:32,900 --> 00:09:35,333 between one to two hours, and then we can grout. 253 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:36,600 If I had picked up a traditional thin-set, 254 00:09:36,666 --> 00:09:37,866 even a premixed thin-set, 255 00:09:37,933 --> 00:09:39,666 they have about a 24-hour drying time, 256 00:09:39,733 --> 00:09:41,300 so you would have been grouting on your own. 257 00:09:41,366 --> 00:09:42,400 Andrew: Alright. 258 00:09:42,466 --> 00:09:43,633 Nathan: So we'll use this, 259 00:09:43,700 --> 00:09:44,933 we'll mix a little bit of water in with it. 260 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:46,866 We'll use a notched trowel to apply it 261 00:09:46,933 --> 00:09:48,233 to the back of the tile. 262 00:09:48,300 --> 00:09:49,966 This is disposable. 263 00:09:50,033 --> 00:09:52,000 We can clean it up if we want, or we can just let it go. 264 00:09:52,066 --> 00:09:54,700 Now, once the tile is firmed up and it's ready to be grouted, 265 00:09:54,766 --> 00:09:56,100 we have some options there, too. 266 00:09:56,166 --> 00:09:57,500 I picked up unsanded grout, 267 00:09:57,566 --> 00:09:59,533 which is what we need for this application. 268 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:02,266 It's a really small, almost a 16th-of-an-inch grout line. 269 00:10:02,333 --> 00:10:04,733 You use sanded grout for much larger grout lines 270 00:10:04,800 --> 00:10:06,166 typically on floors. 271 00:10:06,233 --> 00:10:09,066 So this is a wall application, we'll do an unsanded, 272 00:10:09,133 --> 00:10:10,400 and we have two different ways we can do it. 273 00:10:10,466 --> 00:10:12,400 We have powdered that we can mix with water 274 00:10:12,466 --> 00:10:14,233 and apply it with a sponge float. 275 00:10:14,300 --> 00:10:16,266 A little bit messier, way more than we need. 276 00:10:16,333 --> 00:10:18,133 We have this option, premixed. 277 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:20,466 We have the right color, put it into a caulking tube, 278 00:10:20,533 --> 00:10:22,900 apply it right where we need it, tool it off, 279 00:10:22,966 --> 00:10:23,900 and it'll look perfect. 280 00:10:23,966 --> 00:10:25,566 I think we'll go with this one. 281 00:10:25,633 --> 00:10:27,266 So all we need to do now is just get those tiles installed. 282 00:10:27,333 --> 00:10:28,500 Andrew: Let's do it. Nathan: Alright. 283 00:10:28,566 --> 00:10:29,800 So to get started, 284 00:10:29,866 --> 00:10:30,900 I'm gonna take some construction adhesive 285 00:10:30,966 --> 00:10:32,666 and fill these three voids 286 00:10:32,733 --> 00:10:34,733 that they're gonna be left behind the tile. 287 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,466 That way if someday 288 00:10:36,533 --> 00:10:38,133 someone comes along and drills into it, 289 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:40,366 they don't hit a void. 290 00:10:40,433 --> 00:10:42,266 Andrew: Right. 291 00:10:42,333 --> 00:10:43,933 Nathan: So now we're ready to start mixing up 292 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,566 our tile repair mortar. 293 00:10:45,633 --> 00:10:48,366 And I have four ounces of cool water. 294 00:10:48,433 --> 00:10:51,333 So I'm gonna add -- I'm gonna add half. 295 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:53,366 And then I'm gonna start stirring that in. 296 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:59,533 Andrew: Like we're making bread? Nathan: Yep. 297 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:00,833 Perfect. 298 00:11:00,900 --> 00:11:10,666 ♪♪ 299 00:11:10,733 --> 00:11:12,066 Get a nice even coat, 300 00:11:12,133 --> 00:11:14,300 and then we're gonna strike off the back 301 00:11:14,366 --> 00:11:17,233 with an eighth-inch notch trowel. 302 00:11:17,300 --> 00:11:18,966 Andrew: Why that size? 303 00:11:19,033 --> 00:11:20,300 Nathan: It's gonna leave a nice little bead like that. 304 00:11:20,366 --> 00:11:22,166 It's not too heavy. 305 00:11:22,233 --> 00:11:25,300 It allows it to squish off and fill up the space. 306 00:11:27,700 --> 00:11:30,033 Start with the bottom one. 307 00:11:30,100 --> 00:11:31,600 Tuck it right in there. 308 00:11:31,666 --> 00:11:39,533 ♪♪ 309 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:47,500 ♪♪ 310 00:11:47,566 --> 00:11:48,633 Looks good. 311 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:51,366 Looks good. 312 00:11:51,433 --> 00:11:52,433 Good. 313 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:56,133 ♪♪ 314 00:11:56,200 --> 00:11:57,600 Alright, now we're gonna let that set up 315 00:11:57,666 --> 00:11:59,500 for about an hour or two, and then we'll grout it. 316 00:11:59,566 --> 00:12:00,633 Andrew: Great. 317 00:12:00,700 --> 00:12:03,400 ♪♪ 318 00:12:03,466 --> 00:12:05,800 Nathan: So I'm gonna start with a simple little bead 319 00:12:05,866 --> 00:12:08,333 down this long joint here, going really gentle, 320 00:12:08,400 --> 00:12:09,800 really slow, forcing it in. 321 00:12:09,866 --> 00:12:13,533 ♪♪ 322 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,366 Here, you hold that. 323 00:12:15,433 --> 00:12:18,300 ♪♪ 324 00:12:18,366 --> 00:12:21,666 We are gonna clean it up with this pencil eraser. 325 00:12:21,733 --> 00:12:28,966 ♪♪ 326 00:12:29,033 --> 00:12:30,333 Perfect. 327 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:38,733 ♪♪ 328 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:47,133 ♪♪ 329 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:48,833 Alright, you're all set. What do you think? 330 00:12:48,900 --> 00:12:50,466 Andrew: That looks great. Nathan: That easy. 331 00:12:50,533 --> 00:12:52,633 So I'm gonna leave all the materials you need to go around 332 00:12:52,700 --> 00:12:55,066 and hit all the other spots that you got. 333 00:12:55,133 --> 00:12:56,400 Andrew: Yeah, I'll get to work. Thank you. 334 00:12:56,466 --> 00:12:57,533 Nathan: Alright. Take care. 335 00:12:57,600 --> 00:13:01,400 ♪♪ 336 00:13:01,466 --> 00:13:03,266 Kevin: Well, another season of "Ask This Old House" 337 00:13:03,333 --> 00:13:04,833 is coming to an end. 338 00:13:04,900 --> 00:13:08,533 Season 22. 22 years, gang. Long time. 339 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,966 And it's important to know 340 00:13:11,033 --> 00:13:13,466 that it's still a great show mostly because of you. 341 00:13:13,533 --> 00:13:15,700 We love getting your questions about your houses, 342 00:13:15,766 --> 00:13:18,200 and we also love getting your feedback, good or bad. 343 00:13:18,266 --> 00:13:20,100 And I thought today we would do something 344 00:13:20,166 --> 00:13:21,966 where we actually take some comments 345 00:13:22,033 --> 00:13:23,933 that viewers have sent us, because we do read them, 346 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:26,000 and share them with you guys 347 00:13:26,066 --> 00:13:27,500 so that you can hear their thoughts 348 00:13:27,566 --> 00:13:28,933 and maybe have a chance to defend yourself. 349 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:30,766 Nathan, can I start with you? Nathan: Let's go. 350 00:13:30,833 --> 00:13:32,233 Kevin: This is a comment that came in about 351 00:13:32,300 --> 00:13:35,333 the utility cover project in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 352 00:13:35,400 --> 00:13:36,533 Do you remember that one? Nathan: Yep. 353 00:13:36,600 --> 00:13:39,333 Kevin: "No, no, no, no! 354 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:41,166 This is Oklahoma we're talking about. 355 00:13:41,233 --> 00:13:43,166 A strong wind storm -- 356 00:13:43,233 --> 00:13:45,566 never mind a mild tornado -- is going to pick that thing up 357 00:13:45,633 --> 00:13:49,700 and toss it around, especially since it's three sided. 358 00:13:49,766 --> 00:13:52,366 You made a perfect wind sail! 359 00:13:52,433 --> 00:13:55,233 There's a reason whoever did the old one 360 00:13:55,300 --> 00:13:57,966 drove it into the ground." 361 00:13:58,033 --> 00:14:00,533 End quote. Nathan: Who's the quote from? 362 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:03,866 Kevin: That one is from billb (underscore) 2673 on YouTube. 363 00:14:03,933 --> 00:14:05,366 Man: Oh, Billy. 364 00:14:05,433 --> 00:14:06,900 Nathan: Billy, Billy, Billy, Billy, Billy. 365 00:14:06,966 --> 00:14:08,400 [ Laughter ] Um... 366 00:14:08,466 --> 00:14:09,966 So the obvious thing is, like, 367 00:14:10,033 --> 00:14:11,500 when you put something on the ground, 368 00:14:11,566 --> 00:14:13,533 you want to drive in stakes, you really want to secure it. 369 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:15,300 But around a gas meter, 370 00:14:15,366 --> 00:14:16,800 we don't really want to start doing that. 371 00:14:16,866 --> 00:14:18,533 And the thing I don't want to do 372 00:14:18,600 --> 00:14:19,966 is teach homeowners to start driving stakes 373 00:14:20,033 --> 00:14:21,833 around a gas meter, right? Tom: Right. 374 00:14:21,900 --> 00:14:23,100 Nathan: So I'd rather build that thing 375 00:14:23,166 --> 00:14:24,400 and put a little bit of weight on it. 376 00:14:24,466 --> 00:14:26,800 If it tips over or if it falls over, that's fine. 377 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,266 You can right it. 378 00:14:28,333 --> 00:14:29,566 But I'm not gonna teach people to start driving 379 00:14:29,633 --> 00:14:30,966 stakes in the ground. 380 00:14:31,033 --> 00:14:32,733 Funny thing is that I actually heard from Dwayne. 381 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:35,333 Kevin: The homeowner? Nathan: And they had a tornado. 382 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:38,100 And when we were building it, we did it under their carport. 383 00:14:38,166 --> 00:14:41,066 And that got ruined. 384 00:14:41,133 --> 00:14:43,733 But the wind sail I built didn't go anywhere. 385 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:46,200 Kevin: Ohh! Nathan: So it did stay there. 386 00:14:46,266 --> 00:14:48,866 So... Kevin: Fair enough. 387 00:14:48,933 --> 00:14:51,233 Moving on. Jenn? Jenn, you ready for yours? 388 00:14:51,300 --> 00:14:53,200 Rain garden project, Portland, Oregon. 389 00:14:53,266 --> 00:14:55,866 You remember this one? Jenn: Yeah, that was a fun one. 390 00:14:55,933 --> 00:14:58,700 Kevin: Quote, "Didn't go over calling the right numbers 391 00:14:58,766 --> 00:15:01,866 for making lines before digging in your yard. 392 00:15:01,933 --> 00:15:03,333 Gotta unsubscribe." 393 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:04,500 Ouch! 394 00:15:04,566 --> 00:15:06,766 Jenn: Well, sorry to see you go! 395 00:15:06,833 --> 00:15:08,033 Kevin: Ooh. Jenn: Ooh. 396 00:15:08,100 --> 00:15:10,266 Kevin: Bring 'em back. Bring 'em back. 397 00:15:10,333 --> 00:15:14,066 Jenn: Listen, we call 8-1-1 for every single project. 398 00:15:14,133 --> 00:15:15,800 It's the law. 399 00:15:15,866 --> 00:15:18,066 So whether we're allowed to say it or not on TV, 400 00:15:18,133 --> 00:15:21,133 might have to blame the producers on this one. 401 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:23,166 Kevin: Oooh! Jenn: Sorry. 402 00:15:23,233 --> 00:15:26,100 There are so many lessons to be taught on this rain garden, 403 00:15:26,166 --> 00:15:28,300 and we just could not fit it in. 404 00:15:28,366 --> 00:15:32,166 But I assure you, we called more than 72 hours in advance 405 00:15:32,233 --> 00:15:35,133 and we're, number one, safety. Kevin: Okay. 406 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,133 Jenn: That's what Roger taught us all, too, right? 407 00:15:37,200 --> 00:15:38,733 Richard: Did she just throw the producers under the bus? 408 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:40,833 Kevin: Either a producer's not coming back for next season 409 00:15:40,900 --> 00:15:42,400 or Jenn's not coming back. Jenn: Sorry! 410 00:15:42,466 --> 00:15:44,600 Love you guys! Kevin: Stay tuned. 411 00:15:44,666 --> 00:15:46,100 Tom: Nice going, Jenn. 412 00:15:46,166 --> 00:15:48,066 Kevin: Richard, you're up next. Richard: Oh, boy. 413 00:15:48,133 --> 00:15:49,866 Kevin: Hot-water-heater troubleshoot. Do you remember this one? 414 00:15:49,933 --> 00:15:51,100 Richard: Bring it on. 415 00:15:51,166 --> 00:15:52,766 Kevin: Quote, "I enjoy all aspects 416 00:15:52,833 --> 00:15:54,833 of 'This Old House' and 'Ask This Old House' 417 00:15:54,900 --> 00:15:57,666 but have to say that you guys always seem 418 00:15:57,733 --> 00:15:59,133 to go for the most expensive 419 00:15:59,200 --> 00:16:00,933 and complicated heating/cooling systems. 420 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:05,766 Ever heard of KISS? Keep It Simple, Sam." 421 00:16:05,833 --> 00:16:07,500 End quote. Well, he was polite about it. 422 00:16:07,566 --> 00:16:09,333 Richard: Well, I think you'll all agree that, you know, 423 00:16:09,400 --> 00:16:12,800 talking about a simple heat-pump water heater in 2024 424 00:16:12,866 --> 00:16:14,400 is really over the top, right? 425 00:16:14,466 --> 00:16:15,700 Kevin: Ohh! Tom: Oh, yeah. 426 00:16:15,766 --> 00:16:17,300 Richard: Next season, we're gonna just show 427 00:16:17,366 --> 00:16:19,733 the complete installation of a coal stove. 428 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:21,733 So, look, we've been doing this for a long time. 429 00:16:21,800 --> 00:16:25,266 We want to show the best, newest, coolest way to do it 430 00:16:25,333 --> 00:16:27,166 so it educates the entire population. 431 00:16:27,233 --> 00:16:29,100 So it's part of the magic of the show, 432 00:16:29,166 --> 00:16:31,466 I think, is how we find the next cool thing. 433 00:16:31,533 --> 00:16:32,866 All of us are trying to find the next thing. 434 00:16:32,933 --> 00:16:36,233 We want it to work, but we want it to be cool. 435 00:16:36,300 --> 00:16:38,200 Jenn: Current. Richard: Yeah, current. So... 436 00:16:38,266 --> 00:16:39,933 Alright, so we lost him, too. 437 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,333 Kevin: Alright. Well, there you go. 438 00:16:41,400 --> 00:16:44,700 So, from father to son. Ross, you ready? 439 00:16:44,766 --> 00:16:47,800 This is a comment that comes in about the low-level CO segment 440 00:16:47,866 --> 00:16:50,066 that you and I did together. Ross: Yeah. Of course. 441 00:16:50,133 --> 00:16:52,333 Kevin: Quote, "There has been carbon monoxide in the atmosphere 442 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:54,233 since the dawn of time. 443 00:16:54,300 --> 00:16:56,800 'Zero' is never going to happen, 444 00:16:56,866 --> 00:16:59,966 and low levels are not going to kill you as over time, 445 00:17:00,033 --> 00:17:03,633 the CO does come out of your system just more slowly. 446 00:17:03,700 --> 00:17:08,966 You even exhale CO2 and CO when you breathe." 447 00:17:09,033 --> 00:17:10,633 End quote. Sounds like something I would've written to you... 448 00:17:10,700 --> 00:17:11,966 Ross: Yeah. Kevin: ...a couple seasons ago. 449 00:17:12,033 --> 00:17:13,366 Ross: I mean, he's onto something to some degree. 450 00:17:13,433 --> 00:17:16,366 First off, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, 451 00:17:16,433 --> 00:17:18,000 two completely different things, right? 452 00:17:18,066 --> 00:17:20,633 When you burn something, a byproduct is carbon monoxide. 453 00:17:20,700 --> 00:17:23,033 What we breathe out is carbon dioxide. 454 00:17:23,100 --> 00:17:24,433 So two different things there. 455 00:17:24,500 --> 00:17:26,800 But he's right. I said "zero," I think, in the segment. 456 00:17:26,866 --> 00:17:28,633 I should have been a little bit more nuanced 457 00:17:28,700 --> 00:17:33,400 and said somewhere in the 0.1 to 1.0 PPM range 458 00:17:33,466 --> 00:17:34,866 for where carbon monoxide is in the atmosphere. 459 00:17:34,933 --> 00:17:37,300 Richard: He would do the 0.1. I would round up. 460 00:17:37,366 --> 00:17:39,700 Ross: 0.1 is pretty, pretty low. Pretty close to zero. 461 00:17:39,766 --> 00:17:41,400 But I should have probably clarified that. 462 00:17:41,466 --> 00:17:43,733 Kevin: What kind of children did you raise? Richard: I know. I know. 463 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:45,200 Kevin: Unbelievable. Richard: They're generalists. 464 00:17:45,266 --> 00:17:46,900 Tom: How do you live with yourself? Ross: Stickler. 465 00:17:46,966 --> 00:17:48,833 Kevin: Alright, Mauro, you're up next. 466 00:17:48,900 --> 00:17:50,066 Mauro: I'm here. Kevin: You ready for this one? 467 00:17:50,133 --> 00:17:51,800 This is about the whitewashing 468 00:17:51,866 --> 00:17:53,633 the antique bench that you and I worked on. 469 00:17:53,700 --> 00:17:55,300 Mauro: Oh, that looked good. 470 00:17:55,366 --> 00:17:57,733 Kevin: Apparently, not according to this gentleman. 471 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:01,400 Quote, "Although it looks ugly..." Mauro: Ohh! 472 00:18:01,466 --> 00:18:04,300 Kevin: "...they both had a lot of fun and joy during this project, 473 00:18:04,366 --> 00:18:06,666 and that's actually what matters the most." End quote. 474 00:18:06,733 --> 00:18:08,433 Well, that's good. At least they gave us credit for having fun. 475 00:18:08,500 --> 00:18:10,100 They didn't like the look. Mauro: Right? We deal with that. 476 00:18:10,166 --> 00:18:12,433 Well, I mean, a project like this, 477 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:15,033 a lot of people will say, "Whoa. What are you doing?" 478 00:18:15,100 --> 00:18:19,266 People have different tastes and different ways to work on... 479 00:18:19,333 --> 00:18:21,233 And you have fun at the end of the day, like you said. 480 00:18:21,300 --> 00:18:22,933 We had lots of fun. Richard: As long as you have fun. 481 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:25,133 Kevin: We did have fun. Alright. So there you go. 482 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:26,866 Lee. Lee: What do we got? 483 00:18:26,933 --> 00:18:29,033 [ Laughter ] 484 00:18:29,100 --> 00:18:30,300 Kevin: If you're gonna hang on a team, 485 00:18:30,366 --> 00:18:31,300 you better take your licks. 486 00:18:31,366 --> 00:18:32,966 Lee: Let's go. 487 00:18:33,033 --> 00:18:34,200 Kevin: Introductory segment, 488 00:18:34,266 --> 00:18:35,966 when we first brought you on right here. 489 00:18:36,033 --> 00:18:37,866 Lee: [ Boston accent ] My personal opinion, 490 00:18:37,933 --> 00:18:40,600 a well-maintained lawn should not have any weeds in it, 491 00:18:40,666 --> 00:18:43,166 such as creeping Charlie, clover. 492 00:18:43,233 --> 00:18:45,300 When you get your fresh-cut lawn in the springtime, 493 00:18:45,366 --> 00:18:47,333 it looks nice and sharp. 494 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:53,566 Kevin: "TOH is just perfect when I hear this accent. 495 00:18:53,633 --> 00:18:58,166 Nothing brings me more joy than hearing 'CrEEpin ChAHly'..." 496 00:18:58,233 --> 00:19:00,666 Lee: "CrEEpin ChAHly." Kevin: ..."and 'lookin' shAHp.' 497 00:19:00,733 --> 00:19:01,900 [ Laughter ] 498 00:19:01,966 --> 00:19:04,000 Welcome, Lee." End quote. 499 00:19:04,066 --> 00:19:06,633 Lee: The old Boston accent. Kevin: The old Boston accent. 500 00:19:06,700 --> 00:19:08,800 Tom: I didn't notice it. [ Laughter ] 501 00:19:08,866 --> 00:19:11,000 Lee: We sound alike. 502 00:19:11,066 --> 00:19:12,633 You taught me a lot. Mark: Nobody knows what you're talking about. 503 00:19:12,700 --> 00:19:13,833 Kevin: Nobody knows. 504 00:19:13,900 --> 00:19:17,033 Season 23, Lee will be back in the "yahd." 505 00:19:17,100 --> 00:19:18,966 Speaking of "yahd," "Mahk." Mark: What, what? 506 00:19:19,033 --> 00:19:20,266 Tom: Oh, boy. Kevin: "Mahk." 507 00:19:20,333 --> 00:19:22,033 Railing installation project? 508 00:19:22,100 --> 00:19:23,300 Remember that one? Mark: Yeah. Yes. 509 00:19:23,366 --> 00:19:25,400 Kevin: This is a short one. Mark: Oh. 510 00:19:25,466 --> 00:19:28,833 Kevin: Quote, "Matching haircuts. Brilliant." 511 00:19:28,900 --> 00:19:30,333 [ Laughter ] 512 00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:31,666 Mark: Here I am, I thought Richard 513 00:19:31,733 --> 00:19:33,333 was the bald one on the cast. 514 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:35,300 [ Laughter ] Tom: You got him beat. 515 00:19:35,366 --> 00:19:38,000 Mark: What?! Kevin: What else can we say? 516 00:19:38,066 --> 00:19:40,566 Mark: I think there's -- he's stating the obvious, 517 00:19:40,633 --> 00:19:43,233 and God bless him. 518 00:19:43,300 --> 00:19:44,866 Kevin: We like you just the way you are. 519 00:19:44,933 --> 00:19:46,100 Mark: Well, thank you. 520 00:19:46,166 --> 00:19:47,300 Kevin: We like you just the way you are. 521 00:19:47,366 --> 00:19:50,233 Heath, you're next. Heath: Oh, boy. 522 00:19:50,300 --> 00:19:51,833 Kevin: Patio-string-light segment. 523 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:53,433 Heath: Oh, yeah. That was fun. Kevin: Okay. 524 00:19:53,500 --> 00:19:54,866 Now, you have to understand 525 00:19:54,933 --> 00:19:56,100 every other letter is capitalized. 526 00:19:56,166 --> 00:19:57,533 Heath: That can't be good. 527 00:19:57,600 --> 00:19:59,433 Kevin: Quote, "Have an electrician install an outlet 528 00:19:59,500 --> 00:20:01,466 if you don't have one. 529 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:04,200 Anyways, here's how to plug a string of lights 530 00:20:04,266 --> 00:20:06,100 into an outlet." 531 00:20:06,166 --> 00:20:07,800 Heath: Is that sarcasm? That sounded like sarcasm. 532 00:20:07,866 --> 00:20:09,733 Kevin: I don't think they thought you brought your "A" game here. 533 00:20:09,800 --> 00:20:12,633 Heath: So, you're trying to show projects of different levels, 534 00:20:12,700 --> 00:20:16,033 different DIY levels of capability. 535 00:20:16,100 --> 00:20:18,166 I mean, some are simple, some are more difficult. 536 00:20:18,233 --> 00:20:20,666 We've shown installing a receptacle plenty of times before. 537 00:20:20,733 --> 00:20:23,066 If you need to add the receptacle, go look at another one. 538 00:20:23,133 --> 00:20:25,133 Jenn: Right. All different levels, right? 539 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:26,966 Tom: I thought it was great. I liked it. 540 00:20:27,033 --> 00:20:30,566 Kevin: Alright. Tommy, I think we got everyone but you. 541 00:20:30,633 --> 00:20:32,000 Last one here. 542 00:20:32,066 --> 00:20:34,100 This was a comment written in response 543 00:20:34,166 --> 00:20:35,833 to the Levels 101 segment. 544 00:20:35,900 --> 00:20:37,933 You've done a lot of 101s. Tom: Yeah. 545 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:42,200 Kevin: Quote, "Tom Silva is the GOAT." 546 00:20:42,266 --> 00:20:43,366 End quote. 547 00:20:43,433 --> 00:20:47,000 User name TomSilva23... [ Laughter ] 548 00:20:47,066 --> 00:20:49,600 This is when you say, "No, no. I'm not the GOAT." Tom: Is that good? 549 00:20:49,666 --> 00:20:52,066 Kevin: He doesn't know what the GOAT is. 550 00:20:52,133 --> 00:20:53,900 The GOAT is "Greatest Of All Time." 551 00:20:53,966 --> 00:20:55,300 "Tommy is the greatest of all time." 552 00:20:55,366 --> 00:20:57,033 Tom: Hey, well, thank you for that. 553 00:20:57,100 --> 00:20:58,666 Mark: [ Laughs ] Kevin: Well-deserved. 554 00:20:58,733 --> 00:21:00,466 Tom: Alright. Let's move on. Kevin: "Let's move on." 555 00:21:00,533 --> 00:21:03,066 Last one is actually written to all of us 556 00:21:03,133 --> 00:21:04,633 as a group collectively. 557 00:21:04,700 --> 00:21:06,666 A very nice one which I will read. 558 00:21:06,733 --> 00:21:08,533 A little long, but hang with me here. 559 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:11,800 Quote, "I hope these comments trickle back to the folks 560 00:21:11,866 --> 00:21:13,700 we see on the show. 561 00:21:13,766 --> 00:21:15,933 I love both 'Ask This Old House' and 'This Old House.' 562 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:18,700 I've been a viewer going all the way back to Bob. 563 00:21:18,766 --> 00:21:22,966 The show is basic, yet complex. It's wholesome. 564 00:21:23,033 --> 00:21:25,433 It's about people helping people. 565 00:21:25,500 --> 00:21:27,166 It's about pride in craftsmanship 566 00:21:27,233 --> 00:21:31,000 and a willingness to both teach and learn. 567 00:21:31,066 --> 00:21:34,800 The chemistry of the pros is nothing less than amazing. 568 00:21:34,866 --> 00:21:36,700 What always strikes me is the pride 569 00:21:36,766 --> 00:21:39,800 the pros take in explaining things on both shows. 570 00:21:39,866 --> 00:21:42,866 It's a genuine passion to share their years of experience 571 00:21:42,933 --> 00:21:45,966 and accept nothing less than top-notch work. 572 00:21:46,033 --> 00:21:49,766 There is no 'good enough' in these folks. 573 00:21:49,833 --> 00:21:51,766 Enjoy Kevin just as much. 574 00:21:51,833 --> 00:21:55,266 Keep up the amazing work." End quote. 575 00:21:55,333 --> 00:21:56,833 Richard: Beautiful. Jenn: Aww! 576 00:21:56,900 --> 00:21:58,633 Tom: That was very nice. Kevin: That's very nice. 577 00:21:58,700 --> 00:22:01,000 Richard: So we got one good viewer that really likes us. 578 00:22:01,066 --> 00:22:02,300 Heath: Great way to come across. 579 00:22:02,366 --> 00:22:03,666 Tom: It's like I said, we're just passing on 580 00:22:03,733 --> 00:22:05,433 the information that we know 581 00:22:05,500 --> 00:22:07,333 and helping our viewers out in any way we can. 582 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:09,333 Kevin: Well, I think we're doing a little bit more than that, 583 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:11,100 but we are definitely sending 584 00:22:11,166 --> 00:22:12,766 our appreciation out to all of you. 585 00:22:12,833 --> 00:22:14,066 We love getting your letters. 586 00:22:14,133 --> 00:22:16,000 We do actually read them. 587 00:22:16,066 --> 00:22:18,400 So make sure you keep them coming for next season. 588 00:22:18,466 --> 00:22:20,600 And do know that this person is right. 589 00:22:20,666 --> 00:22:21,666 We do love each other, 590 00:22:21,733 --> 00:22:23,033 we do have a ton of fun doing it, 591 00:22:23,100 --> 00:22:25,033 and we do love working for you. 592 00:22:25,100 --> 00:22:28,300 So come back for season 23, and on behalf of all of us, 593 00:22:28,366 --> 00:22:31,400 I'm Kevin O'Connor signing off for "Ask This Old House." 594 00:22:31,466 --> 00:22:33,300 Give yourselves a round.