Ask This Old House (2002)
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!
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Episode 1 - Pass Through, New Gate
Release Date: 2014-10-02The 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?"
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Episode 2 - Citrus Greening, Tile
Release Date: 2014-10-09Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
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Episode 3 - Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Release Date: 2014-10-16Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
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Episode 4 - Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
Release Date: 2014-10-23Practical 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.
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Episode 5 - Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Release Date: 2014-10-30Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
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Episode 6 - Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Release Date: 2014-11-06Installing 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.
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Episode 7 - Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Release Date: 2014-11-13Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
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Episode 8 - Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Release Date: 2014-11-20Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
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Episode 9 - Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
Release Date: 2015-01-01A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
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Episode 10 - Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Release Date: 2015-01-08Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
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Episode 11 - Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
Release Date: 2015-01-15A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
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Episode 12 - Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
Release Date: 2015-01-22A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
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Episode 13 - Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Release Date: 2015-01-29Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
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Episode 14 - Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Release Date: 2015-02-05Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
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Episode 15 - Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Release Date: 2015-02-12Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
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Episode 16 - Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Release Date: 2015-02-19Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
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Episode 17 - Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
Release Date: 2015-03-26How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
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Episode 18 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Release Date: 2015-04-02Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
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Episode 19 - Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Release Date: 2015-04-09Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
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Episode 20 - Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Release Date: 2015-04-16Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
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Episode 21 - Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Release Date: 2015-04-23Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
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Episode 22 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Release Date: 2015-04-30Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
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Episode 23 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Release Date: 2015-05-07Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
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Episode 24 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Release Date: 2015-05-14Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
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Episode 25 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Release Date: 2015-05-21Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
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Episode 26 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Release Date: 2015-05-28Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.