Ask This Old House
Season 23
202426 episodes
Episode 1
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
Sep 26, 202425m
Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
Episode 2
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
Oct 3, 202425m
Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
Episode 3
Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
Oct 10, 202425m
Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
Episode 4
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
Oct 17, 202424m
Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
Episode 5
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
Oct 24, 202424m
Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
Episode 6
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
Oct 31, 202424m
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
Episode 7
Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
Nov 7, 202424m
Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
Episode 8
Humidifier System, End Table
Nov 14, 202424m
Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
Episode 9
Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger
Jan 2, 202525m
Episode 10
Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
Jan 9, 202525m
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
Episode 11
Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
Jan 16, 202525m
Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
Episode 12
Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
Jan 23, 202525m
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
Episode 13
Beehives 101, Step Stool
Jan 30, 202525m
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.
Episode 14
Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
Feb 6, 202525m
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
Episode 15
3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
Feb 13, 202525m
A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.
Episode 16
Stair Treads, Sconce Install
Feb 20, 202525m
Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
Episode 17
Outdoor Shower
Mar 27, 202525m
Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
Episode 18
Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
Apr 3, 202525m
Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
Episode 19
Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
Apr 10, 202525m
Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
Episode 20
Electric Bill Investigation
Apr 17, 202525m
The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
Episode 21
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
Apr 24, 202525m
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.
Episode 22
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.
Episode 23
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.
Episode 24
Overseeding, Foundation Repair
May 15, 2025
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
Episode 25
Thank You, Roger Cook
May 22, 2025
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
Episode 26
Mudroom Cubbies
May 29, 2025
Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.