Ask This Old House (2002)
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!
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Next episode: S25E3 · 2026-10-15
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- 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. Fire Prevention, Strainer2016-10-08 · 30mPreventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.
- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Microgreens, Elevator2017-01-07 · 30mKevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.
- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier2017-04-01 · 30mTips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Cast
Kevin O'ConnorSelf - Host
Tom SilvaSelf
Richard TretheweySelfImages
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