Ask This Old House - Season 23

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Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

1 - Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

Air Date: September 26, 2024

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

2 - Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

Air Date: October 3, 2024

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

3 - Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

Air Date: October 10, 2024

Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

4 - Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

Air Date: October 17, 2024

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

5 - Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

Air Date: October 24, 2024

Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

6 - Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

Air Date: October 31, 2024

Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

7 - Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

Air Date: November 7, 2024

Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

Humidifier System, End Table

8 - Humidifier System, End Table

Air Date: November 14, 2024

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

9 - Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

Air Date: January 2, 2025

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

10 - Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

Air Date: January 9, 2025

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

11 - Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

Air Date: January 16, 2025

Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

12 - Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

Air Date: January 23, 2025

Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

Beehives 101, Step Stool

13 - Beehives 101, Step Stool

Air Date: January 30, 2025

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

14 - Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

Air Date: February 6, 2025

Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

15 - 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

Air Date: February 13, 2025

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

16 - Stair Treads, Sconce Install

Air Date: February 20, 2025

Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

Outdoor Shower

17 - Outdoor Shower

Air Date: March 27, 2025

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

18 - Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

Air Date: April 3, 2025

Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

19 - Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

Air Date: April 10, 2025

Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.

Electric Bill Investigation

20 - Electric Bill Investigation

Air Date: April 17, 2025

The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

21 - Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

Air Date: April 24, 2025

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

22 - Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

Air Date: May 1, 2025

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

23 - AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

Air Date: May 8, 2025

Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

Overseeding, Foundation Repair

24 - Overseeding, Foundation Repair

Air Date: May 15, 2025

Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

Thank You, Roger Cook

25 - Thank You, Roger Cook

Air Date: May 22, 2025

Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

Mudroom Cubbies

26 - Mudroom Cubbies

Air Date: May 29, 2025

Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.