Ask This Old House

Oct 10, 2002 (en) Documentary [30] Min
  • First Air Date
    Oct 10, 2002
  • Production
    This Old House Productions, GBH, WETA
  • Rotten tomato
    37%
  • Original title
    Ask This Old House
  • Release
    Oct 10, 2002
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Overview

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!

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer

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Casts : 6 / Crews : 0

Season 1 ( 2002-10-10)

Repairing a Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom

Episode: 1

Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging

Episode: 2

Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters

Episode: 3

Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps

Episode: 4

Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling

Episode: 5

Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs

Episode: 6

Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts

Episode: 7

Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It?; Lattice Project

Episode: 8

Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers

Episode: 9

Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet

Episode: 10

Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job

Episode: 11

Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves

Episode: 12

Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It?; Splitting Logs

Episode: 13

No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing

Episode: 14

Stubborn Ivy; What Is It?; Replacing a Bathroom Window

Episode: 15

Aerating the Lawn; What Is It?; Hanging Pictures

Episode: 16

Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches

Episode: 17

Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet

Episode: 18

Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump

Episode: 19

New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives

Episode: 20

Snow Removal; What Is It?; Fixing a Sash

Episode: 21

Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns

Episode: 22

Crown Molding; What Is It?; Keeping Out the Cold

Episode: 23

Kitchen Disposer; What Is It?; Hearing Protection

Episode: 24

The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention

Episode: 25

Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes

Episode: 26

Season 2 ( 2003-10-09)

Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater

Episode: 1

Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater

Episode: 2

Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak

Episode: 3

Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet

Episode: 4

Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip

Episode: 5

Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 6

Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows

Episode: 7

Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper

Episode: 8

Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner

Episode: 9

Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation

Episode: 10

Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron

Episode: 11

Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub

Episode: 12

Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs

Episode: 13

Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters

Episode: 14

Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors

Episode: 15

Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard

Episode: 16

Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree

Episode: 17

Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door

Episode: 18

Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon

Episode: 19

Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall

Episode: 20

Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds

Episode: 21

Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup

Episode: 22

Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint

Episode: 23

Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters

Episode: 24

Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door

Episode: 25

Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools

Episode: 26

Season 3 ( 2004-10-04)

Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire

Episode: 1

Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks

Episode: 2

Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck

Episode: 3

Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet

Episode: 4

Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post

Episode: 5

Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod

Episode: 6

Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!

Episode: 7

Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator

Episode: 8

Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair

Episode: 9

Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile

Episode: 10

Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall

Episode: 11

Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps

Episode: 12

Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink

Episode: 13

Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak

Episode: 14

Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Episode: 15

Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper

Episode: 16

Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker

Episode: 17

Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden

Episode: 18

Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap

Episode: 19

Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors

Episode: 20

220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet

Episode: 21

Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold

Episode: 22

Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink

Episode: 23

Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting

Episode: 24

Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover

Episode: 25

Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections

Episode: 26

Season 4 ( 2005-10-06)

Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor

Episode: 1

Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve

Episode: 2

Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree

Episode: 3

Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank

Episode: 4

Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement

Episode: 5

Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain

Episode: 6

Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade

Episode: 7

Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree

Episode: 8

Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles

Episode: 9

Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink

Episode: 10

Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door

Episode: 11

Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater

Episode: 12

New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes

Episode: 13

Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree

Episode: 14

In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing

Episode: 15

Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall

Episode: 16

Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding

Episode: 17

Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail

Episode: 18

Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier

Episode: 19

Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System

Episode: 20

Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation

Episode: 21

Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post

Episode: 22

Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 23

Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders

Episode: 24

Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump

Episode: 25

Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn

Episode: 26

Season 5 ( 2006-10-05)

Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen

Episode: 1

Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors

Episode: 2

Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel

Episode: 3

Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan

Episode: 4

Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer

Episode: 5

Building a Small Deck

Episode: 6

Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts

Episode: 7

Countertops; Chain Link Fence

Episode: 8

Childproofing; Sump Pump

Episode: 9

Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair

Episode: 10

Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees

Episode: 11

Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries

Episode: 12

Mulching; Sash Weights

Episode: 13

Willow Pruning; Water Heater

Episode: 14

Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets

Episode: 15

Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up

Episode: 16

Carpet; Table Saw Safety

Episode: 17

Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler

Episode: 18

Painting Radiators; Standby Generator

Episode: 19

Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent

Episode: 20

Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat

Episode: 21

Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses

Episode: 22

Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass

Episode: 23

Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing

Episode: 24

Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread

Episode: 25

Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat

Episode: 26

Season 6 ( 2007-10-04)

Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair

Episode: 1

Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio

Episode: 2

Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair

Episode: 3

Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs

Episode: 4

Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists

Episode: 5

Tree Removal; Door Trim

Episode: 6

Home Energy Savings

Episode: 7

Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan

Episode: 8

Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window

Episode: 9

Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Episode: 10

Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range

Episode: 11

Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper

Episode: 12

Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy

Episode: 13

Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install

Episode: 14

Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade

Episode: 15

Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch

Episode: 16

Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes

Episode: 17

Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding

Episode: 18

Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 19

Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox

Episode: 20

Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers

Episode: 21

Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair

Episode: 22

Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak

Episode: 23

Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante

Episode: 24

Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding

Episode: 25

Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase

Episode: 26

Season 7 ( 2008-10-02)

Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well

Episode: 1

Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System

Episode: 2

Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents

Episode: 3

Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding

Episode: 4

Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush

Episode: 5

Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters

Episode: 6

Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan

Episode: 7

Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen

Episode: 8

Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet

Episode: 9

Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof

Episode: 10

Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush

Episode: 11

Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes

Episode: 12

Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway

Episode: 13

Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam

Episode: 14

Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories

Episode: 15

Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain

Episode: 16

Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups

Episode: 17

Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve

Episode: 18

Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door

Episode: 19

Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher

Episode: 20

Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System

Episode: 21

Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor

Episode: 22

Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees

Episode: 23

Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes

Episode: 24

Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care

Episode: 25

Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring

Episode: 26

Season 8 ( 2009-10-08)

Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven

Episode: 1

Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace

Episode: 2

Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding

Episode: 3

Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer

Episode: 4

Sliding Glass Door Installation

Episode: 5

Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas

Episode: 6

Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis

Episode: 7

Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink

Episode: 8

Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan

Episode: 9

Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts

Episode: 10

Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging

Episode: 11

Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents

Episode: 12

Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens

Episode: 13

Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator

Episode: 14

Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation

Episode: 15

Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall

Episode: 16

Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks

Episode: 17

Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts

Episode: 18

Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens

Episode: 19

Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters

Episode: 20

Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps

Episode: 21

Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains

Episode: 22

Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint

Episode: 23

Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves

Episode: 24

Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes

Episode: 25

Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades

Episode: 26

Season 9 ( 2010-10-07)

Water and Drain Lines for a Sink; Rescuing Improperly Planted Trees

Episode: 1

Balusters an a Staircase; Laying a Stone Footpath

Episode: 2

Attic Storage Space; Repairing a Broken Doorbell

Episode: 3

Repairing a Rotted Windowsill; Installing an Outdoor Faucet

Episode: 4

Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Bed; Fixing a Leaky Roof

Episode: 5

Choosing Groundcover; Installing Hydronic Baseboard Heaters

Episode: 6

Circular Patio and Fire Pit; Repairing Brick Stairs

Episode: 7

Energy-Efficient Storm Door; Cutting and Soldering Copper Pipes

Episode: 8

Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door

Episode: 9

Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners

Episode: 10

Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights

Episode: 11

Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring

Episode: 12

Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub

Episode: 13

Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation

Episode: 14

Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck

Episode: 15

Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems

Episode: 16

Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor

Episode: 17

Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods

Episode: 18

Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert

Episode: 19

Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets

Episode: 20

Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts

Episode: 21

Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling

Episode: 22

Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer

Episode: 23

Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage

Episode: 24

Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds

Episode: 25

Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles

Episode: 26

Season 10 ( 2011-10-06)

Transplanting Tress; Hooking Up Plumbing to a Washing Machine

Episode: 1

Shower Valve Repair; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister

Episode: 2

Corroded Water Heater Fitting; Vented Range Kitchen Hood

Episode: 3

Pruning an Overgrown Hedge; Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash

Episode: 4

Wall Insulation; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation

Episode: 5

Removing Overgrown Shrubs; Quieting a Noisy Baseboard Heater

Episode: 6

Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold

Episode: 7

Fixing a Kitchen Sink Drain; Quieting Squeaky Hardwood Floors

Episode: 8

Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls

Episode: 9

Backyard Pizza Oven; Threaded Pipe Connections

Episode: 10

Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood

Episode: 11

Battery Back-Up Sump Pump; Fixing a Rusty Metal Railing

Episode: 12

Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation

Episode: 13

Solid Oak Front Door; Driving Rebar into the Ground

Episode: 14

Upgrading Electrical Services; Attracting Butterflies to Gardens

Episode: 15

Staining a Cedar Fence; Installing Window Boxes

Episode: 16

Reusing Water From a Washing Machine; Small Gasoline Engines

Episode: 17

Upgrading a Neglected Urban Patio; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

Episode: 18

Recirculation Pump; Lining a Fireplace Chimney

Episode: 19

New Vinyl Trim; Installing a New Dishwasher

Episode: 20

Garden with Native Species; Replacing a Door with a Window

Episode: 21

Bathroom Floor Tiling; Weatherstripping a Front Door

Episode: 22

Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling

Episode: 23

Old Window Restoration; Installing a Kitchen Sink Water Filter

Episode: 24

Manual Transfer Switch; Fixing a Clogged Sewer Line

Episode: 25

Refinishing with Spray Paint; Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor

Episode: 26

Season 11 ( 2012-10-04)

Transforming Stock Shelving; New Washing Machine Valve

Episode: 1

Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes in a Garage

Episode: 2

Custom Fireplace Mantle; Repairing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 3

Laying Sod in the Backyard; Installing a Wireless Thermostat

Episode: 4

Planting Palm Trees; Replacing an Old Heating System

Episode: 5

Special New York Episode

Episode: 6

New Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door

Episode: 7

Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve

Episode: 8

Interior Window Trim; Heating a Swimming Pool

Episode: 9

Properly Mulching Garden Beds; Installing a Natural Gas Line

Episode: 10

Using Hand Planes; Repairing a Cracked Stone Walkway

Episode: 11

Ceiling Fan; Installing a Water Softener

Episode: 12

Transplanting a Rose Bush; Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting

Episode: 13

Restoring Terrazzo Floors; Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist

Episode: 14

Toilet Installation; Patching a Lawn with Grass Seed

Episode: 15

Hanging a Flat Panel TV; Controlling Insects Without Pesticides

Episode: 16

Maintaining Kitchen Appliances; Installing a Rain Gutter

Episode: 17

Storage Bench; Soldering Pipes; Overgrown Perennial Garden

Episode: 18

Orchids as Houseplants; Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet

Episode: 19

Insulating Ductwork; Maintaining Clothes Washers and Dryers

Episode: 20

Ductless Heat Pump; LED Lighting

Episode: 21

Solving a Melted Mystery; Whole-House Energy Audit

Episode: 22

Using Ladders Safely; Replacing a Shower Valve

Episode: 23

Surge Protectors, Cutting Stone

Episode: 24

Custom Concrete Countertops; Cordless Landscape Tools

Episode: 25

Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing a Smart Thermostat

Episode: 26

Season 12 ( 2013-10-05)

Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

Episode: 1

Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet

Episode: 2

Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

Episode: 3

Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading

Episode: 4

Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater

Episode: 5

Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

Episode: 6

Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

Episode: 7

Preparing for Severe Weather

Episode: 8

Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

Episode: 9

Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

Episode: 10

Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

Episode: 11

House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

Episode: 12

Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating

Episode: 13

Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

Episode: 14

Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

Episode: 15

Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

Episode: 16

High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

Episode: 17

Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

Episode: 18

Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

Episode: 19

Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

Episode: 20

Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

Episode: 21

Celebrating 300 Episodes

Episode: 22

Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

Episode: 23

Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

Episode: 24

Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

Episode: 25

All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon

Episode: 26

Season 13 ( 2014-10-02)

Pass Through, New Gate

Episode: 1

Citrus Greening, Tile

Episode: 2

Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

Episode: 3

Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

Episode: 4

Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

Episode: 5

Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

Episode: 6

Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

Episode: 7

Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

Episode: 8

Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

Episode: 9

Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

Episode: 10

Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

Episode: 11

Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

Episode: 12

Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

Episode: 13

Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

Episode: 14

Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

Episode: 15

Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 16

Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

Episode: 17

Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

Episode: 18

Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

Episode: 19

Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

Episode: 20

Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

Episode: 21

Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

Episode: 22

Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

Episode: 23

Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

Episode: 24

Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

Episode: 25

Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

Episode: 26

Season 14 ( 2015-10-03)

Classroom Garden, House Fan

Episode: 1

Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

Episode: 2

Driveway Patch, Shaker Table

Episode: 3

Renewable Energy

Episode: 4

Home Composting, Steam Boiler

Episode: 5

Sink Mistake, Security Light

Episode: 6

Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

Episode: 7

Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel

Episode: 8

Childproofing; Falling Sink

Episode: 9

Winter Weather Special

Episode: 10

Coffee Table; Grass Paver

Episode: 11

Post Light, Pedestal Sink

Episode: 12

Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair

Episode: 13

Smart Lock; Outdoor TV

Episode: 14

Philly Sconce; Trim Closet

Episode: 15

Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB

Episode: 16

Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

Episode: 17

Overflow, Antique Fixture

Episode: 18

Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch

Episode: 19

Potato Farm, Track Lighting

Episode: 20

Washer-Dryer, Chandelier

Episode: 21

Short Door, Grow Herbs

Episode: 22

Deck Lighting, Fireplaces

Episode: 23

Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf

Episode: 24

Murphy Door, House Hydrant

Episode: 25

Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes

Episode: 26

Season 15 ( 2016-10-01)

Window, Robotic Mower, Lead

Episode: 1

Fire Prevention, Strainer

Episode: 2

Bookshelf, Foundation Plants

Episode: 3

Water Heater, Home Orchard

Episode: 4

Molding Raceway, Deck Board

Episode: 5

HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch

Episode: 6

Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall

Episode: 7

Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw

Episode: 8

Microgreens, Elevator

Episode: 9

Wood Shop, Wireless Switch

Episode: 10

Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices

Episode: 11

Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights

Episode: 12

Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed

Episode: 13

Future House, Nick Offerman

Episode: 14

Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut

Episode: 15

Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap

Episode: 16

Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier

Episode: 17

Passage Set, Landscape

Episode: 18

Water Heater, Storm Door

Episode: 19

Build It, Cable Lighting

Episode: 20

Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood

Episode: 21

Alaska Generator, Wood Floor

Episode: 22

Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat

Episode: 23

Build It, Future House, Surge

Episode: 24

Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware

Episode: 25

Hawaii Makes 50

Episode: 26

Season 16 ( 2017-10-07)

Water Softener, App, Shadow Box

Episode: 1

Toolbox; Smoke Detector; Leaking Valve

Episode: 2

Backsplash; Leak Detection; Rainwater

Episode: 3

Patch Lawn, Swap Toilet, Off-Grid

Episode: 4

Radiator Swap, Brick Repointing

Episode: 5

Tree Removal; Stud Finders

Episode: 6

Happy Holidays from AskTOH!

Episode: 7

Window Gap, Solar Drinking Water

Episode: 8

Walkway Reset; Patch Chipped Floor

Episode: 9

Silica Dust, Wobbly Toilet

Episode: 10

Tankless Water Heater, Retaining Wall

Episode: 11

Dutch Door, Landscape Checkers

Episode: 12

Rain Chain, Vanity Installation

Episode: 13

Lawn Care, Workshop of the Future

Episode: 14

Spitting Faucet, Painting 101

Episode: 15

Houston After Harvey

Episode: 16

Metal Railing; Tile Replacement

Episode: 17

Jimmy DiResta; Trough Planter

Episode: 18

Stair Railing; Smart Show House

Episode: 19

Shower Valve; Chainsaws; Bucket Stool

Episode: 20

Paint Door; Match Mortar; Wood Joints

Episode: 21

Gutterless Gutters, Desert Plan

Episode: 22

Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup

Episode: 23

Reface Fireplace, Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 24

Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes

Episode: 25

Net Zero Community, Live Edge

Episode: 26

Season 17 ( 2018-10-04)

Plunge Pool, Heat Pump

Episode: 1

Window Repair, Space House Tour

Episode: 2

Stone Walkway, Rustic Headboard

Episode: 3

Garage Heat, DIY Security System

Episode: 4

Crown Molding, Strip Wallpaper

Episode: 5

Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve

Episode: 6

Swap Door Swing, Tropical Yard

Episode: 7

Fireplace Makeover, Drip Edges

Episode: 8

Swing Set, Robotic Construction

Episode: 9

Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta

Episode: 10

Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent

Episode: 11

Soft Close Cabinets; Secret Garden

Episode: 12

Closet Door; Bathroom Paint

Episode: 13

Vertical Garden; Toilet Factory

Episode: 14

Stucco Repair; Gas Dryer

Episode: 15

Paint Metal Railing; Wine Rack

Episode: 16

Prairie Grasses; Wildfires; Solar Flower

Episode: 17

Smart Irrigation; Jimmy DiResta

Episode: 18

Water Filter; Bathroom Caulking

Episode: 19

Foundation Repointing; Textured Ceiling

Episode: 20

Stair Treads; Gas Stove Pipe

Episode: 21

Fireplace Restoration; Porch Swing

Episode: 22

Scorched Floor; Hardy Plantings

Episode: 23

Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch

Episode: 24

Deck Staining; Water Monitoring

Episode: 25

Historic Paintings; Wood Utensils

Episode: 26

Season 18 ( 2019-10-05)

Sliding Barn Door, Dry Well

Episode: 1

Nursery Paint, Record Stand

Episode: 2

Radiator, Fireplace Veneer

Episode: 3

Ductless Humidifier, Planters

Episode: 4

Built-in, Dining Room Light

Episode: 5

Women's Repair Class; Garden

Episode: 6

Switch; Affordable Geothermal

Episode: 7

Polybutylene; Squeaky Door

Episode: 8

Cable Railing; Painting Shutters

Episode: 9

Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiResta

Episode: 10

Stoop Planters; Fireplace Insert

Episode: 11

Ceiling Light; Tool Storage

Episode: 12

Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat

Episode: 13

Weird Shower Valve; Mossy Roof

Episode: 14

Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth

Episode: 15

Dog Dish Stand; Gas Lantern

Episode: 16

Cherry Blossoms; Mount Rushmore

Episode: 17

Custom Screen Door; Paint Trim

Episode: 18

Ground Wire; Fireplace Doors

Episode: 19

Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning

Episode: 20

Paver Patio; Shoe Rack

Episode: 21

Cedar Shingles; Vegetable Garden

Episode: 22

Mantel; Too Many Light Switches

Episode: 23

Pantry Doors; Reflective Shingle

Episode: 24

Quartz Countertops; Firepit Kit

Episode: 25

Shower Cartridge; Turning a Bowl

Episode: 26

Season 19 ( 2020-10-01)

All Hands on Deck

Episode: 1

Preventing Plumbing Disasters

Episode: 2

All About Walkways

Episode: 3

Landscapes Across America

Episode: 4

All About Windows

Episode: 5

Installing Water Features

Episode: 6

All About Fireplaces

Episode: 7

String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!

Episode: 8

Reclaim Beam Mantel, Geothermal

Episode: 9

Landscape Lights, Brick Walkway

Episode: 10

Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair

Episode: 11

Radiator Paint, Load Bearing Wall

Episode: 12

Mini Split, Butcher Block

Episode: 13

Precast Concrete, New Lamppost

Episode: 14

Automated Landscape, Modern Bench

Episode: 15

Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall

Episode: 16

Power Washing, Deck Lights

Episode: 17

Move Baseboard, Cooler Bench

Episode: 18

Flickering Lights, Brick Stairs

Episode: 19

Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, Spigots

Episode: 20

Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List

Episode: 21

Inspection, Door Restoration

Episode: 22

Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling Pin

Episode: 23

Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers

Episode: 24

Colors, Fireplace Upgrade

Episode: 25

Working from Home

Episode: 26

Summer Special

Episode: 27

Rethinking a Garden

Episode: 28

Ultimate Garage Workshop

Episode: 29

Kitchen Upgrades

Episode: 30

Season 20 ( 2021-09-30)

Two-Prong Outlet; Deck Stair Rail

Episode: 1

Durable Landscape; Cutting Board

Episode: 2

Hole Patches; Threshold Repair

Episode: 3

Wood Floors, DIY Ice Rink

Episode: 4

Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights

Episode: 5

Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101

Episode: 6

Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets

Episode: 7

An AskTOH Barn Raising

Episode: 8

Drill Drivers, Patios Expansion

Episode: 9

Camilla's Workshop

Episode: 10

Holiday Projects

Episode: 11

Wifi Extension, Tub Drain

Episode: 12

Rot Repair, Heat Pumps

Episode: 13

Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell

Episode: 14

Celebrating 20 Years

Episode: 15

Vinyl Floor, Heating Bill Savings

Episode: 16

Water Fountain, Supply Chains

Episode: 17

Porch Base Column Repair, Smart Thermostats

Episode: 18

Shrub Harvesting, Building A Box Joint Jig

Episode: 19

Concrete Driveway, Spray Paint

Episode: 20

Front Hall Closet, Block Retaining Wall

Episode: 21

Fireplace Repairs, Simple Clog Fixes

Episode: 22

Window Flower Boxes, Smart Electrical Panels

Episode: 23

Sagging Fence Gate, Shipping Container Pool

Episode: 24

Wobbly Toilet, Led Lightbulbs

Episode: 25

Vinyl Fence, Building A Beehive

Episode: 26

DIY Birdbath, Dog Chew Wood Repair

Episode: 27

Garage Door Replacement, Emergency Plumbing Fixes

Episode: 28

All About Hydrangeas, Refinish Deck Railing

Episode: 29

Replacing a Toilet Seat, Full Mortise Lockset Repair

Episode: 30

All About Succulents, Under-Sink Water Filter

Episode: 31

Basic Electrical Tools; Home Energy Assessment

Episode: 32

Happy Father's Day

Episode: 33

Moving a Ceiling Light Fixture; Tool Lab -- Finish Nailers

Episode: 34

Crown Molding for Corner Angles; The Future of Solar

Episode: 35

Track Saws, Adding A Receptacle

Episode: 36

Deck Chairs, Damp Basement

Episode: 37

Pond Maintenance, Demilune Table

Episode: 38

Pizza Oven Repair, What Is It?

Episode: 39

Season 21 ( 2022-09-29)

Water Heater Autopsy, Composting

Episode: 1

EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair

Episode: 2

Doorbell Retrofit, Driveway Edging

Episode: 3

Woodland Garden, Chimney Repairs

Episode: 4

Wallpaper Restore, Gutter Repairs

Episode: 5

Sandstone Repair, Awning Installation

Episode: 6

Paint Bathroom Tile, Hot Water Tank Replacement

Episode: 7

Little Free Library

Episode: 8

Install Cabinet Hardware, Breaker Trips

Episode: 9

Antique Pocket Door, Shaker End Table

Episode: 10

Baby Proofing, Septic Systems

Episode: 11

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Episode: 12

Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration

Episode: 13

Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack

Episode: 14

Shed Organization, Pea Stone Walkway

Episode: 15

Wetlands; Foundation Painting

Episode: 16

Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray

Episode: 17

Oven Ventilation; Wireless EV Charger

Episode: 18

Attic Insulation, Asphalt Parking Spot

Episode: 19

Transition Garden, Granite Post Sign

Episode: 20

Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch

Episode: 21

Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole

Episode: 22

Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter

Episode: 23

Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication

Episode: 24

Circuit, Table Saw, Fireplace Insert

Episode: 25

Sawmill, Bar Top

Episode: 26

Season 22 ( 2023-09-28)

Girl Scout Community Garden

Episode: 1

String Lights, Kitchen Painting

Episode: 2

Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape

Episode: 3

Creosote Removal, Utility Cover

Episode: 4

Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair

Episode: 5

Double Pane Window, Paint Bench

Episode: 6

Rain Garden, Wrought Iron Railing

Episode: 7

Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station

Episode: 8

Paint Front Door, Generator Selection

Episode: 9

Window to Door Conversion

Episode: 10

Garage Graffiti, Nursery Closet

Episode: 11

Hot Water, DiResta Leather Tote

Episode: 12

Lathe Turned Segmented Bowl

Episode: 13

Paint Wood Paneling; Play Kitchen

Episode: 14

Invasive Plants; Bidet Toilet

Episode: 15

Wildfire Mitigation

Episode: 16

Shade Sail, Concrete Walkway

Episode: 17

Grass Troubleshooting, Rocky Canyon Rustic

Episode: 18

Radiant Floor Retrofit, Cable Railings

Episode: 19

Rain Barrel, Pooling Patio

Episode: 20

New Shade Pattern, HVAC Showroom

Episode: 21

Paint Dark Basement, Bat House

Episode: 22

Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Episode: 23

Smart Thermostat Wires, Bluestone Cleaning

Episode: 24

Firebox Restoration, Tool Storage Organization

Episode: 25

Rose Test Garden, Wall Tile Replacement

Episode: 26

Season 23 ( 2024-09-26)

Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

Episode: 1

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

Episode: 2

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

Episode: 3

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

Episode: 4

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

Episode: 5

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

Episode: 6

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

Episode: 7

Humidifier System, End Table

Episode: 8

Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

Episode: 9

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

Episode: 10

Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

Episode: 11

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

Episode: 12

Episode 13

Episode: 13

Episode 14

Episode: 14
Oct 10, 2002 (en)
Documentary
[30] Min
  • First Air Date Oct 10, 2002
  • Production
    This Old House Productions, GBH, WETA
  • Rotten tomato 37%
Original Title Ask This Old House
en

Overview

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!

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer