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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
Cast
Kevin O'ConnorSelf - Host
Tom SilvaSelf
Richard TretheweySelfImages
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