Ask This Old House

Season 15

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 15

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26 Episodes

Window, Robotic Mower, Lead
E1
Window, Robotic Mower, LeadTom pulls off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower and Richard addresses concerns of lead in drinking water.
Fire Prevention, Strainer
E2
Fire Prevention, StrainerPreventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.
Bookshelf, Foundation Plants
E3
Bookshelf, Foundation PlantsTom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.
Water Heater, Home Orchard
E4
Water Heater, Home OrchardRoger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them. How to Plant a Home Orchard Roger helps a homeowner plant an pear and apple orchard in her backyard.
Molding Raceway, Deck Board
E5
Molding Raceway, Deck BoardTom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.
HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch
E6
HVAC Zoning, Plaster PatchRichard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall
E7
Reclaimed Bench, Robotic WallIn Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.
Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw
E8
Laundry, 3-Way Switch, SawRichard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.
Microgreens, Elevator
E9
Microgreens, ElevatorKevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.
Wood Shop, Wireless Switch
E10
Wood Shop, Wireless SwitchTom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.
Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices
E11
Bluestone, Mead, Wire SplicesRoger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights
E12
Radiator, Saws, Garage LightsLandscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.
Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed
E13
Rooftop Garden, Stains, ShedLandscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.
Future House, Nick Offerman
E14
Future House, Nick OffermanA tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.
Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut
E15
Water Heat, Panels, AstronautSolving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.
Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap
E16
Build It, Lighting, MousetrapA cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.
Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier
E17
Kentucky Lawn, ChandelierTips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.
Passage Set, Landscape
E18
Passage Set, LandscapeAn historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.
Water Heater, Storm Door
E19
Water Heater, Storm DoorA house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.
Build It, Cable Lighting
E20
Build It, Cable LightingA home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood
E21
Water Filter, Fire Pit, WoodA whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.
Alaska Generator, Wood Floor
E22
Alaska Generator, Wood FloorHooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.
Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat
E23
Clogged Pipe, Convection HeatA clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
Build It, Future House, Surge
E24
Build It, Future House, SurgeA planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.
Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware
E25
Rain Garden, Cabinet HardwareA rain garden is planted to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; and a dim bedroom receives new overhead lighting. Also: installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently.
Hawaii Makes 50
E26
Hawaii Makes 50In Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.