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 - All Hands on Deck
Release Date: 2020-10-01In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom walks two homeowners through the entire process for building a two-level deck, starting with pulling permits and getting a land survey all the way through to installing the deck boards and railings.
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Episode 2 - Preventing Plumbing Disasters
Release Date: 2020-10-08Richard explains how, where, and why plumbing systems fail; Richard gives a deep dive on when and how plumbing pipes and connections can be repaired or replaced; Ross explains and demonstrates how to prevent plumbing failures with new technology.
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Episode 3 - All About Walkways
Release Date: 2020-10-15In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Roger, Jenn and Mark explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway; Mark helps a homeowner install a brand new walkway using natural stone.
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Episode 4 - Landscapes Across America
Release Date: 2020-10-22In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Jenn explains how various climates across the United States impact the design, care, and maintenance of different landscapes, which includes discussing USDA Hardiness Zones and native plant species.
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Episode 5 - All About Windows
Release Date: 2020-10-29Tom and Kevin explain everything you need to know about using, installing, maintaining and repairing a window.
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Episode 6 - Installing Water Features
Release Date: 2020-11-05Jenn and Roger install a variety of different water features to accentuate landscapes; Roger installs an alternative to a downspout; Jenn installs a waterfall feature in a backyard that reuses water.
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Episode 7 - All About Fireplaces
Release Date: 2020-11-12In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom and Mark tell you everything you need to know about fireplaces; Tom builds a custom mantel for a homeowner; Richard discusses fireplace inserts; Mark replaces the hearth of a fireplace with granite.
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Episode 8 - String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!
Release Date: 2020-11-19Jenn discusses Christmas trees; Richard explains what can and can’t go down a garbage disposal after holiday dinners; Heath helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
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Episode 9 - Reclaim Beam Mantel, Geothermal
Release Date: 2021-01-02Nathan helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed beam into a fireplace mantel; Richard demonstrates how to change a bathroom faucet; Ross explores innovations to geothermal installations.
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Episode 10 - Landscape Lights, Brick Walkway
Release Date: 2021-01-07Heath installs landscape lights in a garden; Richard explains how siphons work and how they are used to make a toilet work; Tom organizes tools with pegboard; Mark helps a homeowner redo his walkway.
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Episode 11 - Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair
Release Date: 2021-01-14Jenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden; Ross explains how air filters can catch unwanted air impurities and demonstrates how to build a DIY one; Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.
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Episode 12 - Radiator Paint, Load Bearing Wall
Release Date: 2021-01-21Richard replaces a weird shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one; Mauro repaints a radiator cover with lead paint on it; Tom explains how to identify and remove load bearing walls.
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Episode 13 - Mini Split, Butcher Block
Release Date: 2021-01-28Richard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; Nathan installs a butcher block countertop.
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Episode 14 - Precast Concrete, New Lamppost
Release Date: 2021-02-04Mark learns how precast concrete steps are made and then replaces a homeowner's steps; Mauro explains how to refinish an old table; Heath helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with a new one.
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Episode 15 - Automated Landscape, Modern Bench
Release Date: 2021-02-11Ross explores ways that landscaping could be done automatically; Mark goes over different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products; Tom and Kevin build a modern bench.
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Episode 16 - Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall
Release Date: 2021-02-18Tom travels to Nashville to turn an original, exterior door into a Dutch door; Richard explains how to install a garbage disposal; Mark and Jenn reface a concrete wall with thin stone veneer.
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Episode 17 - Power Washing, Deck Lights
Release Date: 2021-04-01Tom explains how different sanders work and how to sand well; Mauro shows how to use a power washer to clean siding; the team share more home inspection nightmares; Heath installs deck railing lights.
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Episode 18 - Move Baseboard, Cooler Bench
Release Date: 2021-04-08Richard moves baseboard heat from one side of a room to another; Jenn explains the basics of selecting different species of arborvitae; Tom and Kevin build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler.
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Episode 19 - Flickering Lights, Brick Stairs
Release Date: 2021-04-15Jenn travels to Orlando to upgrade a homeowner's irrigation system with a smart one; Heath explains a few different ways to troubleshoot flickering lights; Mark repoints a set of brick front steps.
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Episode 20 - Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, Spigots
Release Date: 2021-04-22Richard explains a variety of failure points in a hose spigot; Mauro demonstrates the how to paint vinyl siding; Jenn explains how and why to maintain pruners; Nathan builds a custom fence gate.
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Episode 21 - Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List
Release Date: 2021-04-29Jenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.
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Episode 22 - Inspection, Door Restoration
Release Date: 2021-05-06Heath performs an electrical inspection; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom helps two homeowners meticulously restore their antique front door using a variety of techniques.
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Episode 23 - Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling Pin
Release Date: 2021-05-13Richard and Nathan retrofit a new dishwasher into an old kitchen; Mauro paints wood paneling; Tom and Kevin turn a French rolling pin.
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Episode 24 - Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers
Release Date: 2021-05-20Richard installs a shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses; Ross and Heath discuss the progression of EV chargers; Jenn discusses ornamental grasses; Nathan helps a homeowner repair her deck.
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Episode 25 - Colors, Fireplace Upgrade
Release Date: 2021-05-27Kevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran; Mauro shares how to select the right paint color; Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked stone veneer.
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Episode 26 - Working from Home
Release Date: 2021-06-03Nathan builds a display case to store his grandfather's U.S. flag; Heath replaces a circuit breaker; the team shares the ways their trades were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Episode 27 - Summer Special
Release Date: 2021-07-08It's summertime and the team are here to help with some fun outdoor projects! Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a swing set for their young son; Jenn travels to Raleigh, North Carolina to help a couple build a self-watering vegetable garden that will survive even if they go away on vacation; Mark helps a homeowner build a cost effective firepit for his backyard that comes in a kit.
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Episode 28 - Rethinking a Garden
Release Date: 2021-09-02Not all landscape projects require starting from scratch. Many times, working with plants already there can make a huge impact. In this special episode, Jenn Nawada uses an historic landscape design from a protege of Frederick Law Olmsted to transform a yard. She updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning current plants in the yard. Finally, she designs a secret garden.
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Episode 29 - Ultimate Garage Workshop
Release Date: 2021-09-09 -
Episode 30 - Kitchen Upgrades
Release Date: 2021-09-16