Ask This Old House

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  • : 591
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  • PBS
  • 20
  • Home and garden Reality Talk show

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15x1
Window, Robotic Mower, Lead
Episode overview
Tom pulls off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower and Richard addresses concerns of lead in drinking water.
15x2
Fire Prevention, Strainer
Episode overview
Kevin visits Chicago to explore the dangers of home fires and ways to stay safe. Scott shows off a portable generator that doesn’t run on gas. Richard finds a rusted sink strainer in the kitchen. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
15x3
Bookshelf, Foundation Plants
Episode overview
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada turns wild foundation plantings into an enviable front garden.
15x4
Water Heater, Home Orchard
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Richard replaces a tank water heater with a more efficient model. Tom gives tips on circular saws. Richard replaces a tank water heater with a more efficient model. Roger shows a .. show full overview
15x5
Molding Raceway, Deck Board
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A cracked deck board is replaced on a front porch. Scott breaks the mold with an outlet install. Tom skillfully replaces a cracked deck board on a front porch. Scotts break the mold .. show full overview
15x6
HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch
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An HVAC innovator demonstrates a new technology that could change the way homes are heated and cooled. Also using plaster to patch drywall.
15x7
Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall
Episode overview
A robotic wall is used to furnish a micro-apartment; and a reclaimed piece of pine is turned into a stylish bench.
15x8
Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw
Episode overview
An efficient washer and dryer is picked; and a problem with a three-way switch is fixed. Also: tips on table saw safety. Richard helps a couple pick an efficient washer and dryer. Tips on table saw safety are shared.
15x9
Microgreens, Elevator
Episode overview
Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator for a young man with disabilities. Jenn Nawada investigates how to grow microgreens. Tom explains the best way to match historic moldings. And Richard diagnoses a problem with well water.
15x10
Wood Shop, Wireless Switch
Episode overview
A woodworking shop is created in a garage; and a wireless light switch is installed. Also: plumbing's memory lane.
15x11
Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices
Episode overview
A rundown walkway is revitalized with bluestone; and wire connections are discussed. Also: a lesson in creating mead.
15x12
Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights
Episode overview
Jenn shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws. Richard diagnoses a hot water radiator problem. The guys ask "What is it?" Scott installs LED lights.
15x13
Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed
Episode overview
Rooftop and small-space gardening. Also: bringing power to an outside storage space; and getting rid of ceiling stains.
15x14
Future House, Nick Offerman
Episode overview
A tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.
15x15
Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut
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Solving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.
15x16
Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap
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A cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.
15x17
Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier
Episode overview
Tips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
15x18
Passage Set, Landscape
Episode overview
An historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.
15x19
Water Heater, Storm Door
Episode overview
A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.
15x20
Build It, Cable Lighting
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A home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
15x21
Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood
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A whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.
15x22
Alaska Generator, Wood Floor
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Hooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.
15x23
Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat
Episode overview
A clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
15x24
Build It, Future House, Surge
Episode overview
A planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.
15x25
Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware
Episode overview
A rain garden is planted to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; and a dim bedroom receives new overhead lighting. Also: installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently.
15x26
Hawaii Makes 50
Episode overview
In Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.

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