Ask This Old House : Season 23

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

Oct 3, 2024

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

Oct 10, 2024

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

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

Oct 17, 2024

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

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

Oct 24, 2024

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

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

Oct 31, 2024

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

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

Nov 7, 2024

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

Humidifier System, End Table

Nov 14, 2024

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

Jan 2, 2025

No overview available for this episode.

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

Jan 9, 2025

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

Jan 16, 2025

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

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

Jan 23, 2025

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

Beehives 101, Step Stool

Jan 30, 2025

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

Feb 6, 2025

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

3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

Feb 13, 2025

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

Feb 20, 2025

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

Outdoor Shower

Mar 27, 2025

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

Apr 3, 2025

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

Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

Apr 10, 2025

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

Electric Bill Investigation

Apr 17, 2025

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

Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

Apr 24, 2025

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

May 1, 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.

AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

May 8, 2025

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

Overseeding, Foundation Repair

May 15, 2025

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

Thank You, Roger Cook

May 22, 2025

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

Mudroom Cubbies

May 29, 2025

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