Sunday, June 20 at 7am/6c

NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2004 — Find out all you need to know about one of America's favorite weekend projects — building a deck — on a new episode of INSIDE THIS OLD HOUSE on A&E at 7am ET/PT, Sunday, June 20, 2004.

General contractor Tom Silva shares his memories about the This Old House 1988 Lexington B&B project, which involved several decks. Listen as Tom shares a behind the scenes tale about his disagreement with Norm on how to build them — and find out whose plans won out! Join host Kevin O'Connor for a present day trip back to the Lexington B&B to see how those decks are fairing. In the studio, Tom shares building practices on deck fasteners and proper maintenance.

Decks have become one of the most important features of American homes today. More and more people are deciding that having a deck enhances the value of their home as well as their lifestyle. They extend the home's living space and connect people to nature all year round.

This episode of INSIDE THIS OLD HOUSE on A&E features the latest trend in the building trade industry, EB-TY^® Hidden Deck Fasteners^TM. Invented by a family of home builders, EB-TY Hidden Deck Fasteners create beautiful, safe, long-lasting decks without splinters and without hundreds of nail and screw holes that, aside from being unsightly, allow moisture to seep into the wood and cause water damage. The easy-to-install hidden deck fasteners give decks a beautiful, clean and uniform appearance. They are virtually invisible from top or bottom, so they highlight the beauty of all types of woods and composites. They're safer than nails and screws — they don't pop up, which is good news for people who love to go outside on their decks barefoot. They're long lasting and maintenance-free. They're manufactured in the United States of ultra-violet resistant polypropylene, so they don't rust and are compatible with every climate. In addition, they're guaranteed to last 100 years with normal use.

INSIDE THIS OLD HOUSE on A&E, hosted by Kevin O'Connor, is a new weekly magazine series providing answers to age-old and newfangled home-improvement questions. The series revisits classic stories from the longtime series This Old House and updates them with new ideas, information, and techniques, along with visits to original sites. INSIDE THIS OLD HOUSE on A&E features timely updates of new advances in the building world, guest segments on the latest and greatest in home renovation and repair, and new visits with some of our favorite homeowners from across the country and around the globe to see how their homes have held up over the years.

INSIDE THIS OLD HOUSE is produced by This Old House Productions, Inc. for This Old House Ventures, Inc.. Ask This Old House creator, executive producer and director is Russell Morash. Senior producer is Bruce Irving. Supervising producer is Molly Thompson..

This Old House is a multi-media lifestyle brand that inspires and informs 45 52 million adults every month about home improvement and renovation. It is the No. 1 home media enthusiast brand offering homeowners trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly-regarded magazine and an information-driven Web site. This Old House Ventures, Inc. is an affiliate of Time4 Media^® and a subsidiary of Time Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc.

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The 2004 primetime line-up includes several new series, featuring the premieres of: Airline, a behind-the-scenes look at the drama and the hilarity of commercial air travel with Southwest Airlines; Family Plots, a groundbreaking new reality show that takes a look at the personal and professional lives of the family members who run the Poway Bernardo Mortuary; and Growing Up Gotti, chronicling the life of Victoria Gotti, famous daughter of John Gotti, successful magazine editor, and mother of three. The 2004 schedule also includes a host of topical and timely documentary specials, including Boomer Nation, In Harm’s Way, and a quarterly series titled Behind the Blockbusters, bringing viewers the true stories behind the topics of Hollywood's biggest releases. Great drama also remains the heart of the A&E Network brand with upcoming original movies such as See Arnold Run, Hillary's Choice, and Ike: Countdown to D-Day.

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