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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Episode 1 - Classroom Garden, House Fan
Release Date: 2015-10-03The Season 14 premiere features a whole house fan installation; and an explanation of new water heater regulations. Also: working with students to liven up a school's garden.
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Episode 2 - Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety
Release Date: 2015-10-10Chainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.
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Episode 3 - Driveway Patch, Shaker Table
Release Date: 2015-10-17A driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.
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Episode 4 - Renewable Energy
Release Date: 2015-10-24Energy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.
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Episode 5 - Home Composting, Steam Boiler
Release Date: 2015-10-31How to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.
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Episode 6 - Sink Mistake, Security Light
Release Date: 2015-11-07Richard travels to Atlanta to replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming sink. Scott installs a motion sensor security light in a driveway. And the guys ask "What is it?"
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Episode 7 - Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet
Release Date: 2015-11-14Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.
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Episode 8 - Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel
Release Date: 2015-11-21Kevin heads to a brewery to learn how to make his own beer at home. Bridget Lancaster from America's Test Kitchen stops by with a lesson on ales versus lagers. Tom is in Baltimore to help install a do-it-yourself rain barrel. And Richard has advice on what not to put in your disposers.
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Episode 9 - Childproofing; Falling Sink
Release Date: 2016-01-02Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.
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Episode 10 - Winter Weather Special
Release Date: 2016-01-09Scott Caron offers an electrical solution to ice dams. Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore. Roger shares a few tips on snowblower maintenance. And Richard goes over furnace upkeep.
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Episode 11 - Coffee Table; Grass Paver
Release Date: 2016-01-16Roger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on! In "Build It," Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table. Richard explains how to keep pipes from freezing in the winter months. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"
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Episode 12 - Post Light, Pedestal Sink
Release Date: 2016-01-23Scott heads to South Dakota to install a post light. Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art. And it's a wand with three probes. "What is it?"
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Episode 13 - Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair
Release Date: 2016-01-30Installing a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches
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Episode 14 - Smart Lock; Outdoor TV
Release Date: 2016-02-06Kevin uses a smartphone app to help a homeowner turn his front door deadbolt into an electronic entrance. Scott installs a television outdoors for a little open-air entertainment. And it's a white sphere with blue holes, but "What is it?
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Episode 15 - Philly Sconce; Trim Closet
Release Date: 2016-02-13Tom trims a coat closet to include a shelf and hanger pole and then installs a pre-hung door. Richard explains why a toilet may be leaking. And Scott gives an old Philadelphia church a new look with an outdoor wall sconce.
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Episode 16 - Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB
Release Date: 2016-02-20Tom and Kevin head to Connecticut to construct a back yard chicken coop in "Build It." Jenn Nawada visits a Vermont maple syrup farm to learn how it's made. Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen stops by to break down the best and worst maple syrup. And Scott explains how to choose the right USB outlet.
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Episode 17 - Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle
Release Date: 2016-03-26A chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.
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Episode 18 - Overflow, Antique Fixture
Release Date: 2016-04-02Scott heads to St. Paul to wire a light fixture to match the aesthetic of an antique home. Richard makes an old tub safe by installing an overflow. Tom explains what every homeowner should have for insulation when it comes to R-value. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
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Episode 19 - Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch
Release Date: 2016-04-09Converting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.
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Episode 20 - Potato Farm, Track Lighting
Release Date: 2016-04-16Growing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.
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Episode 21 - Washer-Dryer, Chandelier
Release Date: 2016-04-23A washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.
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Episode 22 - Short Door, Grow Herbs
Release Date: 2016-04-30Repairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.
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Episode 23 - Deck Lighting, Fireplaces
Release Date: 2016-05-07A deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.
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Episode 24 - Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf
Release Date: 2016-05-14Nick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.
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Episode 25 - Murphy Door, House Hydrant
Release Date: 2016-05-21A bookshelf is turned into a secret door; and an outdoor house hydrant is installed. Also: the two tools used for most electrical work.
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Episode 26 - Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes
Release Date: 2016-05-28A home gym is built for a wounded Navy SEAL; and a faulty doorbell is repaired. Also: the important roles that 22 and 45 play under the sink.