Ask This Old House

Season 1, Episode 13

Episode Title: Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It?; Splitting Logs

Air Date: 2003-01-02

Overview:

In the loft, Jim shows the several different types of paint sprayers and demonstrates the proper technique for using a spray painter to paint a shutter. Steve enlists the help of chimney expert Mark Schaub to replace a broken fireplace damper for a homeowner. Back in the loft, Steve, Tom, Roger and Richard examine two unfamiliar objects and try to guess how they're used. Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different ways to split logs for firewood. More Info & Resources