Ask This Old House

Season 23

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Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor, the experts of Ask This Old House, travel the country making house calls in order to answer homeowner questions and everyday home improvement projects.

Where to Watch Ask This Old House • Season 23

26 Episodes

Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
E1
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter RepairMaking a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
E2
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard CoverRepairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
E3
Florida Trees; Smart LightingTropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
E4
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite StairsRestoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
E5
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney CrownInstalling a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
E6
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling FanSolving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
E7
Wallpaper Installation, Sump PumpCreating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
Humidifier System, End Table
E8
Humidifier System, End TableInstalling a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
E9
Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
E10
Trash Insert, Arborvitae RemovalReplacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
E11
Shed Foundation, Bifold DoorsInstalling a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
E12
Gas Fireplace, WainscotingConverting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
Beehives 101, Step Stool
E13
Beehives 101, Step StoolA 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.
Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
E14
Paint Wainscoting, SandboxPainting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
E15
3D Printed Homes, Square BowA company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.
Stair Treads, Sconce Install
E16
Stair Treads, Sconce InstallPainting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
Outdoor Shower
E17
Outdoor ShowerBuilding an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
E18
Tree Diagnosis, Home ChecklistDiagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
E19
Retaining Wall, Mini Split UpkeepMaintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
Electric Bill Investigation
E20
Electric Bill InvestigationThe basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
E21
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped HolesAdding 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.
Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
E22
Urban Gardens, Apron DrivewayA nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.
AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
E23
AC Airflow Issue, Shellac RemovalTroubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.
Overseeding, Foundation Repair
E24
Overseeding, Foundation RepairCommon ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
Thank You, Roger Cook
E25
Thank You, Roger CookHonoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
Mudroom Cubbies
E26
Mudroom CubbiesBuilding mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.