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Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Jenn Nawada, (plus many more), 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.

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26 Episodes

Classroom Garden, House Fan
E1
Classroom Garden, House FanIn the series opener of the fourteenth season, Tom travels to Los Angeles to install an electric whole house fan in an attic. This fan will cool the home without having to run an air conditioner and save energy. Roger & Jenn work with students to build a raised-bed vegetable garden. Something homeowners could try in their own backyards. Richard explains new water heater regulations.
Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety
E2
Garage Power, Chainsaw SafetyChainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.
Driveway Patch, Shaker Table
E3
Driveway Patch, Shaker TableA troublesome asphalt driveway pothole is giving one homeowner fits. Roger shows how to clean out the pothole and repair it. In a "Build It" segment, watch Tom and Kevin find inspiration in an old Shaker table design and bring history to life. Watch Scott turn a vintage railroad lantern into a modern electric lamp. And a black metal box has the guys asking "What Is It?"
Renewable Energy
E4
Renewable EnergyIn a special episode of Ask This Old House, Richard and Kevin take a trip to Germany to discover how the country has become a world leader in energy efficiency. They find answers in the mechanical rooms of a home and a bed and breakfast. Plus, Kevin and Ross head to Texas to install a residential wind turbine in Texas.
Home Composting, Steam Boiler
E5
Home Composting, Steam BoilerHow to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.
Sink Mistake, Security Light
E6
Sink Mistake, Security LightRichard 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
E7
Butterfly Garden, Dark ClosetRoger 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
E8
Home Brew Beer, Rain BarrelKevin 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
E9
Childproofing; Falling SinkKevin 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
E10
Winter Weather SpecialScott 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
E11
Coffee Table; Grass PaverRoger 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
E12
Post Light, Pedestal SinkScott 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
E13
Kitchen Makeover; Attic StairTom checks out street caves in Saint Paul and then replaces a rickety attic staircase in Minneapolis. Richard gives a tutorial on the best blowtorches. Kevin shows a homeowner how to use paint to makeover an old kitchen.
Smart Lock; Outdoor TV
E14
Smart Lock; Outdoor TVKevin 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
E15
Philly Sconce; Trim ClosetTom 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
E16
Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USBTom 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
E17
Chimney, Exhaust Fan, ShingleKevin heads to Fort Worth, Texas to help a homeowner reignite her old gas fireplace. Scott Caron installs an exhaust fan to eliminate odors in a kitchen. And Tom gives a step-by-step tutorial on roof shingling.
Overflow, Antique Fixture
E18
Overflow, Antique FixtureScott 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
E19
Wildlife Garden, Floor PatchTom is ready to patch up an old hardwood floor and make it look seamless. Richard reveals the best methods to unclog a bathroom sink. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada heads to Washington, DC to plant a garden for birds and pollinators. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Potato Farm, Track Lighting
E20
Potato Farm, Track LightingRoger heads to Idaho to learn about growing potatoes. Kevin meets with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore to discuss home weather stations. Scott Caron installs track lighting and lights that double as speakers. And the guys ask, "What is it?"
Washer-Dryer, Chandelier
E21
Washer-Dryer, ChandelierA washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.
Short Door, Grow Herbs
E22
Short Door, Grow HerbsRepairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.
Deck Lighting, Fireplaces
E23
Deck Lighting, FireplacesA deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.
Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf
E24
Nick Offerman, Pipe ShelfNick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.
Murphy Door, House Hydrant
E25
Murphy Door, House HydrantA 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
E26
Doorbell, Home Gym, PipesA 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.