Ep 7. Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets

In season 20 episode 7 of Ask This Old House, the team of experts tackle two home improvement tasks: fall garden tips and painting cabinets.

First off, Kevin O'Connor visits a local farm to gather tips on how to prepare a garden for the upcoming fall season. He speaks with a farmer who gives advice on how to properly mulch, fertilize, and plant crops that will thrive in the cooler weather. The expert also shares tips on how to protect gardens from pests and diseases that are common during the fall. Back in the studio, Kevin shares these valuable tips with the audience and shows how to implement them in his own backyard garden.

Next, the team takes on a popular home improvement project: painting cabinets. Richard Trethewey meets with a homeowner who wants to update the look of her kitchen by painting the cabinets. Richard shows her the proper steps to take in order to get a professional, long-lasting finish. He begins by removing the cabinet doors and hardware and sanding the surfaces to ensure a smooth, even finish. He then applies a coat of primer followed by several coats of paint to achieve the desired color. Finally, Richard reattaches the doors and hardware, and the homeowner is thrilled with the beautiful result.

Throughout the episode, the team also answers viewer questions and shares additional tips and tricks for fall gardening and cabinet painting. They explain the importance of using high-quality materials and tools, as well as the proper safety measures when completing these projects. The audience is sure to learn valuable information and feel inspired to take on their own home improvement tasks after watching this informative and entertaining episode.