Ask This Old House Season 5 Episode 25 Lawn Mowing and Edging Basics; What is It?; Electric Water Heater; Broken Stair Tread

In Ask This Old House season 5 episode 25, the team is on a mission to help homeowners with various projects around their homes. From lawn maintenance to fixing a broken stair tread, there's a lot to cover in this episode.

First up, the team tackles lawn mowing and edging basics. Richard Trethewey visits a homeowner to show him how to properly mow and edge his lawn to keep it healthy and looking its best. Richard demonstrates how to use a push mower and how to properly edge your lawn with a gas-powered edger. He also shares some tips for keeping your lawn looking green and healthy, including proper watering and fertilization techniques.

Next, the team investigates a mystery object that a viewer found buried in his yard. The homeowner wants to know what it is and where it came from. Tom Silva takes a closer look and determines that it's an old electrical junction box. He explains what it is and how it was used, and gives the homeowner some advice on how to properly dispose of it.

Then, Richard heads to another home to help the homeowners with an electric water heater that's not working properly. He troubleshoots the problem with the homeowners, and discovers a faulty thermostat. Richard walks the homeowners through the process of replacing the thermostat, and the water heater is back up and running in no time.

Finally, Tom helps a homeowner with a broken stair tread. He explains how to remove the old tread and replace it with a new one, using a circular saw and a jigsaw. Tom also offers some advice on how to prevent future stair tread damage, including using non-slip treads and regularly checking for loose or damaged treads.

Throughout the episode, the team offers helpful tips and advice for maintaining and improving your home. From lawn care to electrical repairs to DIY projects, Ask This Old House provides valuable information for homeowners looking to tackle home improvement projects on their own.