Ask This Old House

Season 9, Episode 6

Episode Title: Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters

Air Date: 2010-11-11

Overview:

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plant expert Carrie Kelly discuss different types of groundcover. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner warm up her cold living room by installing new hydronic baseboard heaters. Afterward, back at the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor a new product that makes it easier to mark and cut openings for electrical outlets in wallboard.