Ask This Old House

Season 16

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 16

26 Episodes

Water Softener, App, Shadow Box
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Episode 1Water Softener, App, Shadow BoxRichard travels to the Grand Canyon to help a homeowner with hard water by installing a new type of water softener; in Future House, Ross demonstrates a home organization app; in Build It, Tom builds a shadow box using wood from an old door.
Toolbox; Smoke Detector; Leaking Valve
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Episode 2Toolbox; Smoke Detector; Leaking ValveA young fan learns how to build a tool box; installing smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; diagnosing a leaking safety valve and installing an expansion tank to fix it.
Backsplash; Leak Detection; Rainwater
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Episode 3Backsplash; Leak Detection; RainwaterHow to install a backsplash. Also: a wireless leak detector that prevents floods; and a water feature that collects and reuses rainwater.
Patch Lawn, Swap Toilet, Off-Grid
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Episode 4Patch Lawn, Swap Toilet, Off-GridReseeding a dead section of lawn and blending it in with the rest of the yard; the basics of changing a toilet; and an off-grid home tests commercial HVAC equipment.
Radiator Swap, Brick Repointing
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Episode 5Radiator Swap, Brick RepointingRichard replaces a small radiator with one that's the correct size; Roger demonstrates the importance of sunscreen on the jobsite; in Milwaukee, Mason Mark McCullough makes his first house call to teach a homeowner how to repoint brick.
Tree Removal; Stud Finders
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Episode 6Tree Removal; Stud FindersThe differences between water filters; and different ways to locate studs in a wall. Also: removing a tree that's leaning toward a house; and installing a smart garage door opener.
Happy Holidays from AskTOH!
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Episode 7Happy Holidays from AskTOH!It's the holiday season at the AskTOH barn! Tom and Kevin build a toy box for Tom's grandson; Kevin travels to UL Laboratories in Chicago to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations; the guys exchange gifts.
Window Gap, Solar Drinking Water
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Episode 8Window Gap, Solar Drinking WaterRoger teaches how to care for orchids; Tom fixes a window that was not hung properly and his now letting air in; Mark demonstrates how to clean brick with acid; in Future House, Ross finds a solar panel that can generate drinking water.
Walkway Reset; Patch Chipped Floor
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Episode 9Walkway Reset; Patch Chipped FloorRoger shows how to repair a damaged walkway, and also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented; Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
Silica Dust, Wobbly Toilet
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Episode 10Silica Dust, Wobbly ToiletMark tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently; Richard shims a wobbly toilet; Kevin heads to the Catskills to build a wooden slice table with Jimmy Diresta, a maker who's famous online for his how-to videos.
Tankless Water Heater, Retaining Wall
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Episode 11Tankless Water Heater, Retaining WallRichard heads to Milwaukee to install an instantaneous water heater; Tom demonstrates some techniques for cutting straight edges with a circular saw; Mark rebuilds a retaining wall that was stacked with the wrong material.
Dutch Door, Landscape Checkers
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Episode 12Dutch Door, Landscape CheckersRichard shows Kevin the proper way to ventilate a sink; in Nashville, Tom converts a regular door into a Dutch door; Jenn updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning the current plants in the yard.
Rain Chain, Vanity Installation
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Episode 13Rain Chain, Vanity InstallationRoger installs a downspout alternative; painter Mauro Henrique explains the differences between various types of paintbrushes; Richard installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it 7 years ago; Tom shows closet storage options.
Lawn Care, Workshop of the Future
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Episode 14Lawn Care, Workshop of the FutureRoger tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well; Richard goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades; Tom travels to a futuristic workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.
Spitting Faucet, Painting 101
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Episode 15Spitting Faucet, Painting 101Richard diagnoses and repairs a water system with air in it; in Open House, Tom analyzes a staircase that is not to code; Mauro makes his first house call to teach a homeowner the basics of painting a room.
Houston After Harvey
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Episode 16Houston After HarveyIn this special episode of AskTOH, the guys head to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to profile nonprofits working to tear down, clean out, and rebuild homes that were destroyed during the storm.
Metal Railing; Tile Replacement
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Episode 17Metal Railing; Tile ReplacementMark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement; in Open House, Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat; Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
Jimmy DiResta; Trough Planter
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Episode 18Jimmy DiResta; Trough PlanterRichard demonstrates a solution for replacing a water main shutoff; Jenn travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough; Mark waterproofs brick; Kevin heads back to Jimmy DiResta's shop to build a sign.
Stair Railing; Smart Show House
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Episode 19Stair Railing; Smart Show HouseRichard discusses the possible causes and solutions for a frozen air conditioner; Tom fixes an end cap on a stair railing that is loose; Ross travels to Napa to tour a house that's testing a variety of interconnected smart home devices.
Shower Valve; Chainsaws; Bucket Stool
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Episode 20Shower Valve; Chainsaws; Bucket StoolIn Nashville, Richard repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve; Roger explains safety features built into all chainsaws; Kevin makes a bucket stool with Ben Uyeda, a maker best known for his design-based online videos.
Paint Door; Match Mortar; Wood Joints
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Episode 21Paint Door; Match Mortar; Wood JointsMauro teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal door; Mark explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs; Tom teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.
Gutterless Gutters, Desert Plan
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Episode 22Gutterless Gutters, Desert PlanTom installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work; Ross and Richard update Kevin on a Future House technology; Jenn heads to Phoenix to recreate the desert in a homeowner's front yard.
Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup
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Episode 23Paint Stripping, Fridge HookupMauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an icemaker.
Reface Fireplace, Kitchen Faucet
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Episode 24Reface Fireplace, Kitchen FaucetMark teaches apprentice Krysten how to reface a granite fireplace; Jenn gives some tips on starting an organic garden; Richard helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet when she realizes her shutoff valve is broken.
Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes
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Episode 25Drafty Door, Clean PaintbrushesTom uses multiple techniques to make a drafty door weathertight; Mauro demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush; Roger and Jenn test out a variety of battery operated lawn tools.
Net Zero Community, Live Edge
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Episode 26Net Zero Community, Live EdgeIn Austin, Ross visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy housing; Richard demonstrates the uses of less common wrenches; Tom and Kevin build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it.