Ask This Old House - Season 12

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Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

1 - Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

Air Date: October 5, 2013

The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet

2 - Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet

Air Date: October 12, 2013

Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

3 - Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

Air Date: October 19, 2013

Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading

4 - Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading

Air Date: October 26, 2013

Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.

Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater

5 - Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater

Air Date: November 2, 2013

A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.

Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

6 - Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

Air Date: November 9, 2013

Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.

Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

7 - Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

Air Date: November 16, 2013

Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.

Preparing for Severe Weather

8 - Preparing for Severe Weather

Air Date: November 23, 2013

How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.

Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

9 - Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

Air Date: January 4, 2014

Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

10 - Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

Air Date: January 11, 2014

Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.

Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

11 - Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

Air Date: January 18, 2014

Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.

House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

12 - House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

Air Date: January 25, 2014

Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating

13 - Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating

Air Date: February 1, 2014

"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System

Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

14 - Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

Air Date: February 8, 2014

Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity

Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

15 - Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

Air Date: February 15, 2014

Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

16 - Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

Air Date: February 22, 2014

Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom

High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

17 - High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

Air Date: March 1, 2014

Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.

Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

18 - Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

Air Date: March 8, 2014

Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera

Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

19 - Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

Air Date: March 15, 2014

How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.

Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

20 - Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

Air Date: March 22, 2014

Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.

Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

21 - Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

Air Date: March 29, 2014

Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.

Celebrating 300 Episodes

22 - Celebrating 300 Episodes

Air Date: April 5, 2014

Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.

Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

23 - Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

Air Date: April 12, 2014

Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.

Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

24 - Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

Air Date: April 19, 2014

Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.

Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

25 - Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

Air Date: April 26, 2014

Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.

All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon

26 - All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon

Air Date: May 3, 2014

Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.