The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
Showing Season 12 of 23
Season 12
2013
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01. Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
2013-10-05
The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
02. Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
2013-10-12
Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
03. Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
2013-10-19
Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
04. Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
2013-10-26
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
05. Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
2013-11-02
A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.
06. Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
2013-11-09
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
07. Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
2013-11-16
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
08. Preparing for Severe Weather
2013-11-23
How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.
09. Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
2014-01-04
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
10. Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
2014-01-11
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
11. Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
2014-01-18
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
12. House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
2014-01-25
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
13. Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
2014-02-01
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
14. Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
2014-02-08
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
15. Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
2014-02-15
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
16. Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
2014-02-22
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
17. High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
2014-03-01
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
18. Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
2014-03-08
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
19. Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
2014-03-15
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
20. Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
2014-03-22
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
21. Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
2014-03-29
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
22. Celebrating 300 Episodes
2014-04-05
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
23. Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
2014-04-12
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
24. Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
2014-04-19
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
25. Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
2014-04-26
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
26. All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
2014-05-03
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.