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. Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
Aired 26 September 2024 • 25 min
Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
2. Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
Aired 3 October 2024 • 25 min
Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
3. Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
Aired 10 October 2024 • 25 min
Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
4. Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
Aired 17 October 2024 • 24 min
Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
5. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
Aired 24 October 2024 • 24 min
Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
6. Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
Aired 31 October 2024 • 24 min
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
7. Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
Aired 7 November 2024 • 24 min
Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
8. Humidifier System, End Table
Aired 14 November 2024 • 24 min
Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
9. Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
Aired 2 January 2025 • 25 min
10. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
Aired 9 January 2025 • 25 min
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
11. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
Aired 16 January 2025 • 25 min
Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
12. Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
Aired 23 January 2025 • 25 min
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
13. Beehives 101, Step Stool
Aired 30 January 2025 • 25 min
A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.
14. Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
Aired 6 February 2025 • 25 min
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
15. 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
Aired 13 February 2025 • 25 min
A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.
16. Stair Treads, Sconce Install
Aired 20 February 2025 • 25 min
Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
17. Outdoor Shower
Aired 27 March 2025 • 25 min
Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
18. Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
Aired 3 April 2025 • 25 min
Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
19. Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
Aired 10 April 2025 • 25 min
Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
20. Electric Bill Investigation
Aired 17 April 2025 • 25 min
The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
21. Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
Aired 24 April 2025 • 25 min
Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.
22. Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
Aired 1 May 2025
A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.
23. AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
Aired 8 May 2025
Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.
24. Overseeding, Foundation Repair
Aired 15 May 2025
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
25. Thank You, Roger Cook
Aired 22 May 2025
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
26. Mudroom Cubbies
Aired 29 May 2025
Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.