Ask This Old House – Season 23
Episodes
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
Humidifier System, End Table
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
Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
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
Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
Beehives 101, Step Stool
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
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
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
Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
Outdoor Shower
Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
Electric Bill Investigation
The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
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
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
Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.
Overseeding, Foundation Repair
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
Thank You, Roger Cook
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
Mudroom Cubbies
Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.