Ask This Old House

Season 13

TV-G

Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor, the experts of Ask This Old House, travel the country making house calls in order to answer homeowner questions and everyday home improvement projects.

Where to Watch Season 13

26 Episodes

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