About this season
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!
Episodes (26)
1. Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Aired 5 October 2013 • 30 min
The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
2. Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Aired 12 October 2013 • 30 min
Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
3. Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Aired 19 October 2013 • 30 min
Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
4. Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Aired 26 October 2013 • 30 min
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
5. Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
Aired 2 November 2013 • 30 min
A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.
6. Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Aired 9 November 2013 • 30 min
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
7. Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Aired 16 November 2013 • 30 min
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
8. Preparing for Severe Weather
Aired 23 November 2013 • 30 min
How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.
9. Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Aired 4 January 2014 • 30 min
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
10. Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Aired 11 January 2014 • 30 min
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
11. Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Aired 18 January 2014 • 30 min
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
12. House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
Aired 25 January 2014 • 30 min
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
13. Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
Aired 1 February 2014 • 30 min
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
14. Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
Aired 8 February 2014 • 30 min
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
15. Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Aired 15 February 2014 • 30 min
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
16. Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
Aired 22 February 2014 • 30 min
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
17. High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
Aired 1 March 2014 • 30 min
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
18. Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
Aired 8 March 2014 • 30 min
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
19. Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
Aired 15 March 2014 • 30 min
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
20. Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
Aired 22 March 2014 • 30 min
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
21. Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Aired 29 March 2014 • 30 min
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
22. Celebrating 300 Episodes
Aired 5 April 2014 • 30 min
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
23. Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Aired 12 April 2014 • 30 min
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
24. Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Aired 19 April 2014 • 30 min
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
25. Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
Aired 26 April 2014 • 30 min
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
26. All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
Aired 3 May 2014 • 30 min
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.