Ask This Old House S15E19 · Water Heater, Storm Door

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A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.

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1. 1 1. Window, Robotic Mower, Lead2016-10-01 · 30mWatch Tom pull off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower. Richard addresses concerns of lead...
2. 2 2. Fire Prevention, Strainer2016-10-08 · 30mPreventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.
3. 3 3. Bookshelf, Foundation Plants2016-10-15 · 30mTom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plant
4. 4 4. Water Heater, Home Orchard2016-10-22 · 30mRoger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regula
5. 5 5. Molding Raceway, Deck Board2016-10-29 · 30mTom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown
6. 6 6. HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch2016-11-05 · 30mRichard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “Wh
7. 7 7. Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall2016-11-12 · 30mIn Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with
8. 8 8. Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw2016-11-19 · 30mRichard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.
9. 9 9. Microgreens, Elevator2017-01-07 · 30mKevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.
10. 10 10. Wood Shop, Wireless Switch2017-01-14 · 30mTom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.
11. 11 11. Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices2017-01-21 · 30mRoger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
12. 12 12. Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights2017-01-28 · 30mLandscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.
13. 13 13. Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed2017-02-04 · 30mLandscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner
14. 14 14. Future House, Nick Offerman2017-02-11 · 30mA tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.
15. 15 15. Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut2017-02-18 · 30mSolving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.
16. 16 16. Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap2017-02-25 · 30mA cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.
17. 17 17. Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier2017-04-01 · 30mTips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
18. 18 18. Passage Set, Landscape2017-04-08 · 30mAn historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.
19. 19 19. Water Heater, Storm Door2017-04-15 · 30mA house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.
20. 20 20. Build It, Cable Lighting2017-04-22 · 30mA home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
21. 21 21. Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood2017-04-29 · 30mA whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.
22. 22 22. Alaska Generator, Wood Floor2017-05-06 · 30mHooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.
23. 23 23. Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat2017-05-13 · 30mA clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
24. 24 24. Build It, Future House, Surge2017-05-20 · 30mA planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.
25. 25 25. Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware2017-05-27 · 30mA rain garden is planted to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; and a dim bedroom receives new overhead lighting. Also: installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently
26. 26 26. Hawaii Makes 502017-06-03 · 30mIn Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.