Ask This Old House - Season 13
1 - Pass Through, New Gate
Air Date: October 2, 2014
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?"
2 - Citrus Greening, Tile
Air Date: October 9, 2014
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.
3 - Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Air Date: October 16, 2014
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.
4 - Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
Air Date: October 23, 2014
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.
5 - Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Air Date: October 30, 2014
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
6 - Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Air Date: November 6, 2014
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.
7 - Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Air Date: November 13, 2014
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
8 - Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Air Date: November 20, 2014
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
9 - Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
Air Date: January 1, 2015
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
10 - Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Air Date: January 8, 2015
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
11 - Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
Air Date: January 15, 2015
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
12 - Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
Air Date: January 22, 2015
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
13 - Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Air Date: January 29, 2015
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
14 - Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Air Date: February 5, 2015
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
15 - Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Air Date: February 12, 2015
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
16 - Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Air Date: February 19, 2015
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
17 - Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
Air Date: March 26, 2015
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
18 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Air Date: April 2, 2015
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
19 - Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Air Date: April 9, 2015
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
20 - Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Air Date: April 16, 2015
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
21 - Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Air Date: April 23, 2015
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
22 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Air Date: April 30, 2015
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
23 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Air Date: May 7, 2015
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
24 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Air Date: May 14, 2015
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
25 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Air Date: May 21, 2015
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
26 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Air Date: May 28, 2015
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.