Ask This Old House
Season 15
201626 episodes
Episode 1
Window, Robotic Mower, Lead
Oct 1, 201630m
Watch Tom pull off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower. Richard addresses concerns of lead...
Episode 2
Fire Prevention, Strainer
Oct 8, 201630m
Preventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.
Episode 3
Bookshelf, Foundation Plants
Oct 15, 201630m
Tom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.
Episode 4
Water Heater, Home Orchard
Oct 22, 201630m
Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them. How to Plant a Home Orchard Roger helps a homeowner plant an pear and apple orchard in her backyard.
Episode 5
Molding Raceway, Deck Board
Oct 29, 201630m
Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.
Episode 6
HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch
Nov 5, 201630m
Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
Episode 7
Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall
Nov 12, 201630m
In Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.
Episode 8
Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw
Nov 19, 201630m
Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.
Episode 9
Microgreens, Elevator
Jan 7, 201730m
Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.
Episode 10
Wood Shop, Wireless Switch
Jan 14, 201730m
Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.
Episode 11
Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices
Jan 21, 201730m
Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
Episode 12
Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights
Jan 28, 201730m
Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.
Episode 13
Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed
Feb 4, 201730m
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.
Episode 14
Future House, Nick Offerman
Feb 11, 201730m
A tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.
Episode 15
Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut
Feb 18, 201730m
Solving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.
Episode 16
Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap
Feb 25, 201730m
A cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.
Episode 17
Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier
Apr 1, 201730m
Tips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
Episode 18
Passage Set, Landscape
Apr 8, 201730m
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.
Episode 19
Water Heater, Storm Door
Apr 15, 201730m
A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.
Episode 20
Build It, Cable Lighting
Apr 22, 201730m
A home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
Episode 21
Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood
Apr 29, 201730m
A whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.
Episode 22
Alaska Generator, Wood Floor
May 6, 201730m
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.
Episode 23
Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat
May 13, 201730m
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.
Episode 24
Build It, Future House, Surge
May 20, 201730m
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.
Episode 25
Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware
May 27, 201730m
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.
Episode 26
Hawaii Makes 50
Jun 3, 201730m
In Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.