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 13 of 23
Season 13
2014
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01. Pass Through, New Gate
2014-10-02
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
02. Citrus Greening, Tile
2014-10-09
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
03. Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
2014-10-16
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
04. Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
2014-10-23
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
05. Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
2014-10-30
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
06. Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
2014-11-06
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
07. Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
2014-11-13
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
08. Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
2014-11-20
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
09. Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
2015-01-01
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
10. Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
2015-01-08
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
11. Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
2015-01-15
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
12. Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
2015-01-22
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
13. Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
2015-01-29
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
14. Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
2015-02-05
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
15. Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
2015-02-12
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
16. Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
2015-02-19
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
17. Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
2015-03-26
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
18. Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
2015-04-02
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
19. Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
2015-04-09
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
20. Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
2015-04-16
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
21. Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
2015-04-23
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
22. Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
2015-04-30
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
23. Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
2015-05-07
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
24. Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
2015-05-14
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
25. Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
2015-05-21
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
26. Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
2015-05-28
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.