Ask This Old House S21E03 · Doorbell Retrofit, Driveway Edging

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In this episode, Heath installs a doorbell with new wiring, Richard explains bottle traps, and Mark replaces a homeowner’s brick driveway edging with cobblestones.

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1. 1 1. Water Heater Autopsy, Composting2022-09-29The Ask This Old House team talks about why they enjoy working together; Richard cuts open a failed water heater, and Jenn shares her love of educating kids about the outdoors. The
2. 2 2. EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair2022-10-06Heath explains the three levels of EV chargers and which scenarios they work best for; Mark breaks down different brick patterns, where they originate from, and their pros and cons
3. 3 3. Doorbell Retrofit, Driveway Edging2022-10-13In this episode, Heath installs a doorbell with new wiring, Richard explains bottle traps, and Mark replaces a homeowner’s brick driveway edging with cobblestones.
4. 4 4. Woodland Garden, Chimney Repairs2022-10-20Jenn plants a native woodland garden; Mauro shows how to patch cracked or chipped porcelain; Mark explains common chimney problems and then shows how to repair a chimney step by st
5. 5 5. Wallpaper Restore, Gutter Repairs2022-10-27Kevin O'Connor visits the Franklin Pierce Homestead in New Hampshire to learn about the restoration of a historic, French wallpaper from the 19th century; Heath Eastman explains th
6. 6 6. Sandstone Repair, Awning Installation2022-11-03Mark travels to Dallas, Texas to repair sandstone steps; Ross explains how to pick a solar plan how to avoid being scammed by a solar company; Nathan helps a homeowner install an a
7. 7 7. Paint Bathroom Tile, Hot Water Tank Replacement2022-11-10Richard helps remove an old 40-gallon hot water tank; Heath shares safety tips for holiday light decoration; Tom explains how to identify, repair, and prevent woodpecker damage; Ma
8. 8 8. Little Free Library2022-11-17Tom and Kevin team up to build a Little Free Library for an elementary school; Tom and his daughter, Kate, paint and decorate it to look like a school bus. Tom and Kevin meet up wi
9. 9 9. Install Cabinet Hardware, Breaker Trips2023-01-05The team shares the professions they might have pursued; Mauro discusses types of wallpaper and tools to remove it; Heath explains how different amped receptacles can cause breaker
10. 10 10. Antique Pocket Door, Shaker End Table2023-01-12Nathan and his dad, Bill, help install an 1800s pocket door with reclaimed hardware; Ross explains the technological advancements of induction cooktops; Kevin meets maker Char Mill
11. 11 11. Baby Proofing, Septic Systems2023-01-19Nathan, Heath, and Mauro help a homeowner baby proof her house by replacing old receptacles and installing cabinet locks, and baby gates; Jenn breaks down the basics of caring for
12. 12 12. Neighbors Helping Neighbors2023-01-26In a special episode, the team partner with Rebuilding Together Boston. With the help of the Ask This Old House extended family and volunteers, the crew repair a deck, construct a
13. 13 13. Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration2023-02-02Tom repairs a homeowner's antique window; Mauro talks through interior paint finishes; Jenn and Mark travel to Georgia to help a homeowner develop a landscape design plan for her s
14. 14 14. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack2023-02-09Jenn shares why she loves bringing her dog to work; Heath helps a homeowner troubleshoot a strobing dimmer switch; Ross explains the benefits of smart bath ventilation; Tom builds
15. 15 15. Shed Organization, Pea Stone Walkway2023-03-23Nathan heads to Texas to help a mom of six organize her family shed; Richard emphasizes the importance of a yearly service call for furnaces; Mark installs a pea stone walkway to m
16. 16 16. Wetlands; Foundation Painting2023-03-30Jenn works with a wetlands specialist; Ask This Old House profiles general contractor Zach Dettmore in a new segment; Ross discusses Indoor Air Quality testing; Mauro teaches a hom
17. 17 17. Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray2023-04-06Mauro helps a homeowner upgrade a fireplace; Jenn introduces landscape contractor Lee Gilliam, and together they discuss different landscape tools and how to maintain them for Spri
18. 18 18. Oven Ventilation; Wireless EV Charger2023-04-13Richard helps a homeowner replace a leaking gas oven; Jenn and Kevin discuss how to create a pollinator garden at home; in Future House, Ross learns how wireless electricity techno
19. 19 19. Attic Insulation, Asphalt Parking Spot2023-04-20Ross helps a homeowner dealing with ice dams decide whether to insulate from his attic roof rafters or the attic floor; Richard shares tips on irrigation repairs; Mark expands a dr
20. 20 20. Transition Garden, Granite Post Sign2023-04-27Jenn helps a homeowner transform a small sun and shade backyard with a new garden; Tom explains the importance of gutter downspouts; Mark adds street visibility to a farm by remoun
21. 21 21. Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch2023-05-04Jenn creates a thoughtful backyard entrance; Mark shares how to safely clean hardscaping on different types of common hardscape materials; Tom shows how to patch holes in wood floo
22. 22 22. Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole2023-05-11Richard helps a homeowner dealing with cold bath water by installing a reserve tank to fill the bathtub fully with hot water; Mauro shares his favorite tips for cleaning up after p
23. 23 23. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter2023-05-18Richard troubleshoots why a homeowner's shower leaks when the tub is running and makes the necessary repairs, then in studio, Richard explains why it was a unique repair; Heath dee
24. 24 24. Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication2023-05-25Tom Silva is rarely stumped. But when a homeowner reached out about a missing hand-turned spindle in the staircase of her 1900s Queen Anne Rowhouse, Tom attempts to replicate the s
25. 25 25. Circuit, Table Saw, Fireplace Insert2023-06-15Heath helps a homeowner whose kitchen breaker trips when the basement humidifier is running by installing a new basement circuit; Tom showcases the importance of table saw safety b
26. 26 26. Sawmill, Bar Top2023-06-22Nathan mills a large piece of an old red oak tree. The team come together to see if they can guess each other's cards in a special Ask This Old House headband game; Tom and Nathan