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. Pass Through, New Gate
Aired 2 October 2014 • 30 min
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
2. Citrus Greening, Tile
Aired 9 October 2014 • 30 min
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
3. Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Aired 16 October 2014 • 30 min
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
4. Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
Aired 23 October 2014 • 30 min
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
5. Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Aired 30 October 2014 • 30 min
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
6. Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Aired 6 November 2014 • 30 min
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
7. Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Aired 13 November 2014 • 30 min
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
8. Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Aired 20 November 2014 • 30 min
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
9. Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
Aired 1 January 2015 • 30 min
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
10. Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Aired 8 January 2015 • 30 min
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
11. Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
Aired 15 January 2015 • 30 min
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
12. Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
Aired 22 January 2015 • 30 min
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
13. Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Aired 29 January 2015 • 30 min
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
14. Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Aired 5 February 2015 • 30 min
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
15. Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Aired 12 February 2015 • 30 min
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
16. Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Aired 19 February 2015 • 30 min
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
17. Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
Aired 26 March 2015 • 30 min
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
18. Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Aired 2 April 2015 • 30 min
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
19. Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Aired 9 April 2015 • 30 min
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
20. Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Aired 16 April 2015 • 30 min
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
21. Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Aired 23 April 2015 • 30 min
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
22. Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Aired 30 April 2015 • 30 min
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
23. Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Aired 7 May 2015 • 30 min
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
24. Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Aired 14 May 2015 • 30 min
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
25. Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Aired 21 May 2015 • 30 min
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
26. Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Aired 28 May 2015 • 30 min
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.