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 10 of 23
Season 10
2011
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01. Transplanting Tress; Hooking Up Plumbing to a Washing Machine
2011-10-06
A homeowner plants two trees. The crew helps hook up plumbing to a washing machine.
02. Shower Valve Repair; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister
2011-10-13
The crew helps repair a faulty shower valve and rebuild a wobbly stair banister.
03. Corroded Water Heater Fitting; Vented Range Kitchen Hood
2011-10-20
The crew helps replace a corroded fitting on a water heater and installs a vented range kitchen hood.
04. Pruning an Overgrown Hedge; Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash
2011-10-27
The crew helps one homeowner prun an overgrown evergreen hedge and another with installing a tile backsplash in the kitchen.
05. Wall Insulation; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation
2011-11-03
The crew shows a homeowner the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts and helps repoint a fieldstone foundation.
06. Removing Overgrown Shrubs; Quieting a Noisy Baseboard Heater
2011-11-10
Roger helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs and plants new perennials. The crew quiets a noisy baseboard heater.
07. Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold
2011-11-17
The guys repair a crack in an asphalt walkway and help a homeowner get rid of mold.
08. Fixing a Kitchen Sink Drain; Quieting Squeaky Hardwood Floors
2011-11-24
The crew helps a homeowner fix a kitchen sink train and track down and repair a squeak in a hardwood floor.
09. Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls
2011-12-01
Tom Silva helps building a porch railing while Roger helps a homeowner select stone for building walls.
10. Backyard Pizza Oven; Threaded Pipe Connections
2011-12-08
The crew finishes a backyard pizza oven and shows a homeowner how to work with threaded pipe connections.
11. Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood
2011-12-15
The crew helps a homeowner install a front porch light. Roger provides tips on splitting firewood.
12. Battery Back-Up Sump Pump; Fixing a Rusty Metal Railing
2011-12-22
Rich installs a battery back-up sump pump while Tom helps a homeowner fix a rusty metal railing.
13. Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
2011-12-29
The crew shows a homeowner how to prevent ice dams and helps another apply closed-cell spray foam Insulation in their attic.
14. Solid Oak Front Door; Driving Rebar into the Ground
2012-01-05
Tommy helps a homeowner install a solid oak front door and the crew gives tips on driving rebar into the ground.
15. Upgrading Electrical Services; Attracting Butterflies to Gardens
2012-01-12
The Ask This Old House crew sends out an electrician to upgrade an electrical service from 100 to 200 amps. Roger tours a garden designed to attract butterflies.
16. Staining a Cedar Fence; Installing Window Boxes
2012-01-19
Kevin helps a home owner stain a cedar fence while Roger and Tom provide some tips for installing window boxes.
17. Reusing Water From a Washing Machine; Small Gasoline Engines
2012-01-26
Rich shows a home owner how to reuse water from a washing machine. The crew talks about maintaining small gasoline engines.
18. Upgrading a Neglected Urban Patio; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
2012-02-02
Roger helps a homeowner upgrade a neglected urban patio while Tom helps hang a heavy mirror.
19. Recirculation Pump; Lining a Fireplace Chimney
2012-02-09
Rich works on installing a recirculation pump while the crew works with a homeowner to line a fireplace chimney.
20. New Vinyl Trim; Installing a New Dishwasher
2012-02-16
Kevin helps install new vinyl trim around a window while Rich helps a homeowner put in a new dishwasher.
21. Garden with Native Species; Replacing a Door with a Window
2012-02-23
Roger shows a homeowner how to plant a garden using native species, and Tom replaces a door with a window.
22. Bathroom Floor Tiling; Weatherstripping a Front Door
2012-03-01
A contractor shares tips for tiling a bathroom floor while Tom helps a homeowner weatherstrip her front door.
23. Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling
2012-03-08
Instalilng solar photovoltaic panels; framing walls for a basement-remodeling project.
24. Old Window Restoration; Installing a Kitchen Sink Water Filter
2012-03-15
Tom shows how to restore old windows while Rich helps a homeowner install a kitchen sink water filter.
25. Manual Transfer Switch; Fixing a Clogged Sewer Line
2012-03-22
The This Old House crew brings in an electrician to Install a manual transfer switch, and Rich helps a homeowner fix a clogged sewer line.
26. Refinishing with Spray Paint; Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor
2012-03-29
Kevin and Roger provide some tips on refinishing with spray paint while Tom Installs a pre-finished wood floor.