Ask This Old House
Season 19
202030 episodes
Episode 1
All Hands on Deck
Oct 1, 202030m
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom walks two homeowners through the entire process for building a two-level deck, starting with pulling permits and getting a land survey all the way through to installing the deck boards and railings.
Episode 2
Preventing Plumbing Disasters
Oct 8, 202030m
Richard explains how, where, and why plumbing systems fail; Richard gives a deep dive on when and how plumbing pipes and connections can be repaired or replaced; Ross explains and demonstrates how to prevent plumbing failures with new technology.
Episode 3
All About Walkways
Oct 15, 202030m
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Roger, Jenn and Mark explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway; Mark helps a homeowner install a brand new walkway using natural stone.
Episode 4
Landscapes Across America
Oct 22, 202030m
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Jenn explains how various climates across the United States impact the design, care, and maintenance of different landscapes, which includes discussing USDA Hardiness Zones and native plant species.
Episode 5
All About Windows
Oct 29, 202030m
Tom and Kevin explain everything you need to know about using, installing, maintaining and repairing a window.
Episode 6
Installing Water Features
Nov 5, 202030m
Jenn and Roger install a variety of different water features to accentuate landscapes; Roger installs an alternative to a downspout; Jenn installs a waterfall feature in a backyard that reuses water.
Episode 7
All About Fireplaces
Nov 12, 202030m
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom and Mark tell you everything you need to know about fireplaces; Tom builds a custom mantel for a homeowner; Richard discusses fireplace inserts; Mark replaces the hearth of a fireplace with granite.
Episode 8
String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!
Nov 19, 202030m
Jenn discusses Christmas trees; Richard explains what can and can’t go down a garbage disposal after holiday dinners; Heath helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
Episode 9
Reclaim Beam Mantel, Geothermal
Jan 2, 202130m
Nathan helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed beam into a fireplace mantel; Richard demonstrates how to change a bathroom faucet; Ross explores innovations to geothermal installations.
Episode 10
Landscape Lights, Brick Walkway
Jan 7, 202130m
Heath installs landscape lights in a garden; Richard explains how siphons work and how they are used to make a toilet work; Tom organizes tools with pegboard; Mark helps a homeowner redo his walkway.
Episode 11
Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair
Jan 14, 202130m
Jenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden; Ross explains how air filters can catch unwanted air impurities and demonstrates how to build a DIY one; Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.
Episode 12
Radiator Paint, Load Bearing Wall
Jan 21, 202130m
Richard replaces a weird shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one; Mauro repaints a radiator cover with lead paint on it; Tom explains how to identify and remove load bearing walls.
Episode 13
Mini Split, Butcher Block
Jan 28, 202130m
Richard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; Nathan installs a butcher block countertop.
Episode 14
Precast Concrete, New Lamppost
Feb 4, 202130m
Mark learns how precast concrete steps are made and then replaces a homeowner's steps; Mauro explains how to refinish an old table; Heath helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with a new one.
Episode 15
Automated Landscape, Modern Bench
Feb 11, 202130m
Ross explores ways that landscaping could be done automatically; Mark goes over different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products; Tom and Kevin build a modern bench.
Episode 16
Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall
Feb 18, 202130m
Tom travels to Nashville to turn an original, exterior door into a Dutch door; Richard explains how to install a garbage disposal; Mark and Jenn reface a concrete wall with thin stone veneer.
Episode 17
Power Washing, Deck Lights
Apr 1, 202130m
Tom explains how different sanders work and how to sand well; Mauro shows how to use a power washer to clean siding; the team share more home inspection nightmares; Heath installs deck railing lights.
Episode 18
Move Baseboard, Cooler Bench
Apr 8, 202130m
Richard moves baseboard heat from one side of a room to another; Jenn explains the basics of selecting different species of arborvitae; Tom and Kevin build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler.
Episode 19
Flickering Lights, Brick Stairs
Apr 15, 202130m
Jenn travels to Orlando to upgrade a homeowner's irrigation system with a smart one; Heath explains a few different ways to troubleshoot flickering lights; Mark repoints a set of brick front steps.
Episode 20
Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, Spigots
Apr 22, 202130m
Richard explains a variety of failure points in a hose spigot; Mauro demonstrates the how to paint vinyl siding; Jenn explains how and why to maintain pruners; Nathan builds a custom fence gate.
Episode 21
Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List
Apr 29, 202130m
Jenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.
Episode 22
Inspection, Door Restoration
May 6, 202130m
Heath performs an electrical inspection; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom helps two homeowners meticulously restore their antique front door using a variety of techniques.
Episode 23
Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling Pin
May 13, 202130m
Richard and Nathan retrofit a new dishwasher into an old kitchen; Mauro paints wood paneling; Tom and Kevin turn a French rolling pin.
Episode 24
Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers
May 20, 202130m
Richard installs a shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses; Ross and Heath discuss the progression of EV chargers; Jenn discusses ornamental grasses; Nathan helps a homeowner repair her deck.
Episode 25
Colors, Fireplace Upgrade
May 27, 202130m
Kevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran; Mauro shares how to select the right paint color; Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked stone veneer.
Episode 26
Working from Home
Jun 3, 202130m
Nathan builds a display case to store his grandfather's U.S. flag; Heath replaces a circuit breaker; the team shares the ways their trades were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode 27
Summer Special
Jul 8, 202130m
It's summertime and the team are here to help with some fun outdoor projects! Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a swing set for their young son; Jenn travels to Raleigh, North Carolina to help a couple build a self-watering vegetable garden that will survive even if they go away on vacation; Mark helps a homeowner build a cost effective firepit for his backyard that comes in a kit.
Episode 28
Rethinking a Garden
Sep 2, 202130m
Not all landscape projects require starting from scratch. Many times, working with plants already there can make a huge impact. In this special episode, Jenn Nawada uses an historic landscape design from a protege of Frederick Law Olmsted to transform a yard. She updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning current plants in the yard. Finally, she designs a secret garden.
Episode 29
Ultimate Garage Workshop
Sep 9, 202130m
Episode 30
Kitchen Upgrades
Sep 16, 202130m