Ask This Old House – Season 13
Episodes
Pass Through, New Gate
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
Citrus Greening, Tile
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.