Ask This Old House - Season 14

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Classroom Garden, House Fan

1 - Classroom Garden, House Fan

Air Date: October 3, 2015

The Season 14 premiere features a whole house fan installation; and an explanation of new water heater regulations. Also: working with students to liven up a school's garden.

Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

2 - Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

Air Date: October 10, 2015

Chainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.

Driveway Patch, Shaker Table

3 - Driveway Patch, Shaker Table

Air Date: October 17, 2015

A driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.

Renewable Energy

4 - Renewable Energy

Air Date: October 24, 2015

Energy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.

Home Composting, Steam Boiler

5 - Home Composting, Steam Boiler

Air Date: October 31, 2015

How to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.

Sink Mistake, Security Light

6 - Sink Mistake, Security Light

Air Date: November 7, 2015

Richard travels to Atlanta to replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming sink. Scott installs a motion sensor security light in a driveway. And the guys ask "What is it?"

Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

7 - Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

Air Date: November 14, 2015

Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.

Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel

8 - Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel

Air Date: November 21, 2015

Kevin heads to a brewery to learn how to make his own beer at home. Bridget Lancaster from America's Test Kitchen stops by with a lesson on ales versus lagers. Tom is in Baltimore to help install a do-it-yourself rain barrel. And Richard has advice on what not to put in your disposers.

Childproofing; Falling Sink

9 - Childproofing; Falling Sink

Air Date: January 2, 2016

Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.

Winter Weather Special

10 - Winter Weather Special

Air Date: January 9, 2016

Scott Caron offers an electrical solution to ice dams. Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore. Roger shares a few tips on snowblower maintenance. And Richard goes over furnace upkeep.

Coffee Table; Grass Paver

11 - Coffee Table; Grass Paver

Air Date: January 16, 2016

Roger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on! In "Build It," Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table. Richard explains how to keep pipes from freezing in the winter months. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

Post Light, Pedestal Sink

12 - Post Light, Pedestal Sink

Air Date: January 23, 2016

Scott heads to South Dakota to install a post light. Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art. And it's a wand with three probes. "What is it?"

Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair

13 - Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair

Air Date: January 30, 2016

Installing a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches

Smart Lock; Outdoor TV

14 - Smart Lock; Outdoor TV

Air Date: February 6, 2016

Kevin uses a smartphone app to help a homeowner turn his front door deadbolt into an electronic entrance. Scott installs a television outdoors for a little open-air entertainment. And it's a white sphere with blue holes, but "What is it?

Philly Sconce; Trim Closet

15 - Philly Sconce; Trim Closet

Air Date: February 13, 2016

Tom trims a coat closet to include a shelf and hanger pole and then installs a pre-hung door. Richard explains why a toilet may be leaking. And Scott gives an old Philadelphia church a new look with an outdoor wall sconce.

Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB

16 - Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB

Air Date: February 20, 2016

Tom and Kevin head to Connecticut to construct a back yard chicken coop in "Build It." Jenn Nawada visits a Vermont maple syrup farm to learn how it's made. Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen stops by to break down the best and worst maple syrup. And Scott explains how to choose the right USB outlet.

Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

17 - Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

Air Date: March 26, 2016

A chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.

Overflow, Antique Fixture

18 - Overflow, Antique Fixture

Air Date: April 2, 2016

Scott heads to St. Paul to wire a light fixture to match the aesthetic of an antique home. Richard makes an old tub safe by installing an overflow. Tom explains what every homeowner should have for insulation when it comes to R-value. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch

19 - Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch

Air Date: April 9, 2016

Converting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.

Potato Farm, Track Lighting

20 - Potato Farm, Track Lighting

Air Date: April 16, 2016

Growing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.

Washer-Dryer, Chandelier

21 - Washer-Dryer, Chandelier

Air Date: April 23, 2016

A washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.

Short Door, Grow Herbs

22 - Short Door, Grow Herbs

Air Date: April 30, 2016

Repairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.

Deck Lighting, Fireplaces

23 - Deck Lighting, Fireplaces

Air Date: May 7, 2016

A deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.

Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf

24 - Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf

Air Date: May 14, 2016

Nick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.

Murphy Door, House Hydrant

25 - Murphy Door, House Hydrant

Air Date: May 21, 2016

A bookshelf is turned into a secret door; and an outdoor house hydrant is installed. Also: the two tools used for most electrical work.

Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes

26 - Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes

Air Date: May 28, 2016

A home gym is built for a wounded Navy SEAL; and a faulty doorbell is repaired. Also: the important roles that 22 and 45 play under the sink.