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. Classroom Garden, House Fan
Aired 3 October 2015 • 30 min
The 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.
2. Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety
Aired 10 October 2015 • 30 min
Chainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.
3. Driveway Patch, Shaker Table
Aired 17 October 2015 • 30 min
A driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.
4. Renewable Energy
Aired 24 October 2015 • 30 min
Energy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.
5. Home Composting, Steam Boiler
Aired 31 October 2015 • 30 min
How to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.
6. Sink Mistake, Security Light
Aired 7 November 2015 • 30 min
Richard 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?"
7. Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet
Aired 14 November 2015 • 30 min
Roger 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.
8. Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel
Aired 21 November 2015 • 30 min
Kevin 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.
9. Childproofing; Falling Sink
Aired 2 January 2016 • 30 min
Kevin 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.
10. Winter Weather Special
Aired 9 January 2016 • 30 min
Scott 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.
11. Coffee Table; Grass Paver
Aired 16 January 2016 • 30 min
Roger 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?"
12. Post Light, Pedestal Sink
Aired 23 January 2016 • 30 min
Scott 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?"
13. Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair
Aired 30 January 2016 • 30 min
Installing a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches
14. Smart Lock; Outdoor TV
Aired 6 February 2016 • 30 min
Kevin 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?
15. Philly Sconce; Trim Closet
Aired 13 February 2016 • 30 min
Tom 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.
16. Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB
Aired 20 February 2016 • 30 min
Tom 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.
17. Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle
Aired 26 March 2016 • 30 min
A chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.
18. Overflow, Antique Fixture
Aired 2 April 2016 • 30 min
Scott 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?"
19. Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch
Aired 9 April 2016 • 30 min
Converting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.
20. Potato Farm, Track Lighting
Aired 16 April 2016 • 30 min
Growing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.
21. Washer-Dryer, Chandelier
Aired 23 April 2016 • 30 min
A washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.
22. Short Door, Grow Herbs
Aired 30 April 2016 • 30 min
Repairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.
23. Deck Lighting, Fireplaces
Aired 7 May 2016 • 30 min
A deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.
24. Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf
Aired 14 May 2016 • 30 min
Nick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.
25. Murphy Door, House Hydrant
Aired 21 May 2016 • 30 min
A bookshelf is turned into a secret door; and an outdoor house hydrant is installed. Also: the two tools used for most electrical work.
26. Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes
Aired 28 May 2016 • 30 min
A 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.