Ask This Old House S22E20 · Rain Barrel, Pooling Patio

Overview

Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert travel to Tulsa to learn about the city's rain barrel and stormwater management initiatives and help a homeowner install one in her own garden; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner redirect pooling water on her patio with a weep hole drilled into the stone wall; the team goes through a few new additions to their tool bag that they've enjoyed having on hand lately.

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1. 1 1. Girl Scout Community Garden2023-09-28 · 25mNathan Gilbert shares his own experience as a Boy Scout and introduces his niece's Girl Scout troop and the project they need help with; Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor create a two-l
2. 2 2. String Lights, Kitchen Painting2023-10-05 · 25mHeath Eastman helps a homeowner install outdoor-grade remote-controlled patio string lights over their backyard patio; Mauro Henrique color matches a homeowners retro aqua kitchen
3. 3 3. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape2023-10-12 · 25mAsk This Old House welcomes landscape contractor, Lee Gilliam to the cast and shines a spotlight on his 30 years of experience; Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair a leaking
4. 4 4. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover2023-10-19 · 25mNathan Gilbert heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma to build a replacement utility cover. Ross Trethewey discusses low-level carbon monoxide exposure, symptoms, and differences in CO detectors
5. 5 5. Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair2023-10-26 · 25mHeath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to the circuit board; Environmental contractor, Ron Peik demystifie
6. 6 6. Double Pane Window, Paint Bench2023-11-02 · 25mMauro Henrique shares the importance of prep work for any painting project, and why homeowners shouldn't skip it. Then, Mauro and Kevin O'Connor team up to refinish an antique outd
7. 7 7. Rain Garden, Wrought Iron Railing2023-11-09 · 25mJenn Nawada teams up with a water conservation expert in Portland, Oregon to help two homeowners install a rain garden; Ross Trethewey shares how moisture meters can detect unseen
8. 8 8. Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station2023-11-16 · 25mLee Gilliam shares the key tools and products to include in a winter weather kit to prepare for winter; Mark McCullough shares his favorite homeowner-friendly masonry tools and how
9. 9 9. Paint Front Door, Generator Selection2024-01-04 · 25mHeath Eastman shares what factors to consider when selecting a generator, such as fuel or electrical load, and the options that are available; Jenn Nawada shares how to build a wor
10. 10 10. Window to Door Conversion2024-01-11 · 25mNathan Gilbert helps a homeowner create a backyard entrance by converting a window into a backdoor; The team discusses what they look for in houses for sale that could be considere
11. 11 11. Garage Graffiti, Nursery Closet2024-01-18 · 25mNathan Gilbert shares his love of flea markets, what items he's found, and what he recommends looking for; Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint over old garage graffiti
12. 12 12. Hot Water, DiResta Leather Tote2024-01-25 · 25mRichard Trethewey helps a homeowner troubleshoot why her upstairs shower runs out of hot water so quickly and helps her install a heat pump water heater; Kevin O'Connor returns to
13. 13 13. Lathe Turned Segmented Bowl2024-02-01 · 25mHeath Eastman shares his tips and tools homeowners can use to identify and label home circuit breakers; Tom Silva discusses his hobby of lathe turning, why he enjoys it, and shares
14. 14 14. Paint Wood Paneling; Play Kitchen2024-02-08 · 25mMauro Henrique discusses how he sees color, and shares some of his favorite colors to use for projects; Then, he updates a homeowner's office by painting over dated wood paneling w
15. 15 15. Invasive Plants; Bidet Toilet2024-02-15 · 25mLee Gilliam helps a homeowner clean up his backyard by removing a diseased tree and shows how to remove and maintain invasive plants; Mark McCullough discusses the function of chim
16. 16 16. Wildfire Mitigation2024-02-22 · 25mThe Ask This Old House team head to California to explore a variety of ways that homeowners can protect their houses against wildfires. Jenn Nawada learns about local flora and hel
17. 17 17. Shade Sail, Concrete Walkway2024-03-28 · 25mNathan Gilbert helps a homeowner add shade to a pool area using a shade sail and unique anchor points; Ask This Old House spotlights the brothers of Jordan's Legacy Landscaping, a
18. 18 18. Grass Troubleshooting, Rocky Canyon Rustic2024-04-04 · 25mLee Gilliam helps a homeowner figure out why grass doesn't grow in his backyard before installing a shade-tolerant species of sod; Ross Trethewey talks through converting houses' h
19. 19 19. Radiant Floor Retrofit, Cable Railings2024-04-11 · 25mRichard Trethewey shares his appreciation for modern plumbing, then helps a homeowner with an all-electric heating system retrofit a radiant floor system under their bathroom; Nath
20. 20 20. Rain Barrel, Pooling Patio2024-04-18 · 25mJenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert travel to Tulsa to learn about the city's rain barrel and stormwater management initiatives and help a homeowner install one in her own garden; Mark
21. 21 21. New Shade Pattern, HVAC Showroom2024-04-25 · 25mJenn helps a couple rethink their front yard after two removed trees changed the shade pattern of the space; Richard talks about the mentors who helped him become a passionate teac
22. 22 22. Paint Dark Basement, Bat House2024-05-02 · 25mMauro Henrique shows a homeowner how to brighten up her basement apartment by painting with various paint concentrations; Richard Trethewey and Mark McCullough explain a variety of
23. 23 23. Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan2024-05-09 · 25mLee Gilliam helps a homeowner improve the soil conditions of her garden bed before installing new plantings; a New Hampshire painter and business owner shares her journey in the tr
24. 24 24. Smart Thermostat Wires, Bluestone Cleaning2024-05-16 · 25mRoss Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he's missing a common wire; Mauro Henrique shares deck staining tips, what stain options are available
25. 25 25. Firebox Restoration, Tool Storage Organization2024-05-23 · 25mIAQ testing; restoring a Victorian firebox; transitioning landscapes from spring to summer; organizing a tool storage cabinet.
26. 26 26. Rose Test Garden, Wall Tile Replacement2024-05-30 · 25mThe International Rose Test Garden; replacing damaged bathroom tiles; reviewing comments from viewers.