Season 23 Episode 4
Ask This Old House

Episodes

26 Episodes
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
Episode 1
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
25m

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
Episode 2
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
25m

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
Episode 3
Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
25m

Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
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Episode 4
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
24m

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
Episode 5
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
24m

Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
Episode 6
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
24m

Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
Episode 7
Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
24m

Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

Humidifier System, End Table
Episode 8
Humidifier System, End Table
24m

Installing 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
Episode 9
Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
25m

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
Episode 10
Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
25m

Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.

Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
Episode 11
Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
25m

Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
Episode 12
Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
25m

Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

Beehives 101, Step Stool
Episode 13
Beehives 101, Step Stool
25m

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.

Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
Episode 14
Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
25m

Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
Episode 15
3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
25m

A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.

Stair Treads, Sconce Install
Episode 16
Stair Treads, Sconce Install
25m

Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

Outdoor Shower
Episode 17
Outdoor Shower
25m

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
Episode 18
Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
25m

Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
Episode 19
Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
25m

Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.

Electric Bill Investigation
Episode 20
Electric Bill Investigation
25m

The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
Episode 21
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
25m

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.

Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
Episode 22
Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
m

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.

AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
Episode 23
AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
m

Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

Overseeding, Foundation Repair
Episode 24
Overseeding, Foundation Repair
m

Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

Thank You, Roger Cook
Episode 25
Thank You, Roger Cook
m

Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

Mudroom Cubbies
Episode 26
Mudroom Cubbies
m

Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.

Storyline

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.