Ask This Old House Season 7 Episode 4 Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding

In season 7, episode 4 of Ask This Old House, titled "Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding," the team of experts tackles two very different home improvement challenges.

First up is a backyard salvage mission, where landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner revive her damaged lawn. After conducting a soil test to determine the nutrient deficiencies, Roger demonstrates how to properly aerate, seed, and fertilize a sickly lawn. He also shares tips for watering and mowing to encourage healthy growth and discourage disease.

Next, master carpenter Norm Abram takes on a project involving curved stair molding. He visits a homeowner who wants to replace her outdated and broken stair treads and risers with new wooden ones that curve gracefully with the shape of the staircase. Norm shows her the options available for molding and walks her through the process of measuring, cutting, and installing the new treads and risers. He also shares his tricks for staining and finishing the wood to match the existing trim.

Throughout the episode, host Kevin O'Connor asks questions and provides additional context and insights to the homeowner and viewers. As always, the experts on Ask This Old House bring their expertise and experience to help solve real-world homeowner problems.