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 23 of 23
Season 23
2024
No overview available.
01. Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
2024-09-26
Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
02. Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
2024-10-03
Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
03. Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
2024-10-10
Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
04. Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
2024-10-17
Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
05. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
2024-10-24
Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
06. Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
2024-10-31
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
07. Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
2024-11-07
Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
08. Humidifier System, End Table
2024-11-14
Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
09. Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
2025-01-02
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10. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
2025-01-09
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
11. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
2025-01-16
Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
12. Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
2025-01-23
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
13. Beehives 101, Step Stool
2025-01-30
A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.
14. Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
2025-02-06
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
15. 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
2025-02-13
A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.
16. Stair Treads, Sconce Install
2025-02-20
Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
17. Outdoor Shower
2025-03-27
Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
18. Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
2025-04-03
Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
19. Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
2025-04-10
Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
20. Electric Bill Investigation
2025-04-17
The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
21. Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
2025-04-24
Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.
22. Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
2025-05-01
A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.
23. AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
2025-05-08
Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.
24. Overseeding, Foundation Repair
2025-05-15
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
25. Thank You, Roger Cook
2025-05-22
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
26. Mudroom Cubbies
2025-05-29
Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.