Ask This Old House

Season 18

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 18

26 Episodes

Sliding Barn Door, Dry Well
E1
Sliding Barn Door, Dry WellNathan travels to Birmingham, Alabama to install a sliding barn door in an open-concept loft apartment. Tom compares the qualities of different types of roofing materials. Ross explains the culprit behind damaged solar panels and how to prevent future damage. Mark installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues in his backyard.
Nursery Paint, Record Stand
E2
Nursery Paint, Record StandMauro paints a baby’s nursery using zero VOC paint. Richard tests out a new dryer that uses a heat pump to dry the clothes. Tom and Kevin build a record player stand out of oak plywood.
Radiator, Fireplace Veneer
E3
Radiator, Fireplace VeneerMark replaces a homeowner's sloppy fireplace surround with a clean, thin brick veneer.
Ductless Humidifier, Planters
E4
Ductless Humidifier, PlantersThe uses and purposes for different types of screws. Installing a whole house ductless humidifier. Changes to electric bill payment structures. Installing a front entry planter.
Built-in, Dining Room Light
E5
Built-in, Dining Room LightRepairing an old dining room built-in with hand tools. Home inspection nightmares. Installing a chandelier in a dining room.
Women's Repair Class; Garden
E6
Women's Repair Class; GardenA women's only do-it-yourself class; selecting and installing plants for a terraced garden; how homeowners and contractors should communicate about expectations for home improvement projects.
Switch; Affordable Geothermal
E7
Switch; Affordable GeothermalReplacing a standard toggle switch with an antique push button switch; affordable geothermal heat pumps.
Polybutylene; Squeaky Door
E8
Polybutylene; Squeaky DoorIndoor air quality; replacing polybutylene piping with conventional PEX; drop cloths; different methods for silencing a squeaky door.
Cable Railing; Painting Shutters
E9
Cable Railing; Painting ShuttersReplacing a stair railing; upgrading a door to make it look more modern; cleaning and painting vinyl shutters.
Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiResta
E10
Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiRestaRestoring a beehive oven; failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; building a metal coat rack.
Stoop Planters; Fireplace Insert
E11
Stoop Planters; Fireplace InsertBuilding a hexagon planter; reviving a stoop; home inspection nightmares; installing an electric fireplace insert.
Ceiling Light; Tool Storage
E12
Ceiling Light; Tool StorageInstalling a ceiling light; installing the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; the uses for different types of trowels; building a tool storage shelf.
Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat
E13
Loose Railing; Smart ThermostatNathan tightens a railing; Mauro strips paint off hardware; Richard upgrades a thermostat.
Weird Shower Valve; Mossy Roof
E14
Weird Shower Valve; Mossy RoofRichard replaces a shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one, Nathan demonstrates how to refinish stair treads, and Tom removes moss from a roof in the latest episode of Ask This Old House.
Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth
E15
Indoor Garden; Fireplace HearthPlanting an indoor garden; the basics of using a hole saw; replacing a common terra cotta hearth with slate tile.
Dog Dish Stand; Gas Lantern
E16
Dog Dish Stand; Gas LanternUsing a mobile CNC routing machine; building a dog dish stand using power tools; different methods for wiring a portable generator to a house.
Cherry Blossoms; Mount Rushmore
E17
Cherry Blossoms; Mount RushmoreJenn helps a homeowner select and plant a cherry tree for his own house; Mark learns about how Mount Rushmore was built; Nathan helps a homeowner to replace his traditional mortise hardware with hardware that locks.
Custom Screen Door; Paint Trim
E18
Custom Screen Door; Paint TrimRoss tests out some new smart lighting configurations, while Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door. Richard gives general advice on maintaining a washing machine, and Mauro teaches a homeowner techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it.
Ground Wire; Fireplace Doors
E19
Ground Wire; Fireplace DoorsKevin works with Jenn Largesse to demonstrate a technique on a trim router. Heath grounds an outlet, while Mauro explains paint rollers and demonstrates rolling techniques. Mark then replaces fireplace doors.
Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning
E20
Pedestal Sink; Grout CleaningIn this episode, Richard helps a homeowner replace components of his pedestal sink, and Heath discusses bathroom vent fans. The team shares home inspection nightmares, and Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout.
Paver Patio; Shoe Rack
E21
Paver Patio; Shoe RackMark helps a couple install a concrete paver patio; Jenn discusses the common elements she includes in outdoor kitchen designs; Tom and Kevin build a combination bench/shoe rack out of fir decking.
Cedar Shingles; Vegetable Garden
E22
Cedar Shingles; Vegetable GardenIn this episode, Tom explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles. Richard repairs a hose spigot, and Jenn builds and plants a self-watering vegetable garden.
Mantel; Too Many Light Switches
E23
Mantel; Too Many Light SwitchesIn this episode, Richard tests a faucet, and Mark installs a mantel. Ross and Mauro discuss why and how to remove cigarette smell from a home. Then, Heath connects 4 separate switches that control 6 lights in the same room.
Pantry Doors; Reflective Shingle
E24
Pantry Doors; Reflective ShingleNathan installs bypass doors for a pantry; Richard tests different smart automatic water shutoff valves; Ross explores asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat.
Quartz Countertops; Firepit Kit
E25
Quartz Countertops; Firepit KitKevin learns how quartz countertops are manufactured and installed. Nathan explains how to hang and display a U.S. flag, and Tom and Jenn split firewood. Then, Mark installs a fire pit that comes in a kit.
Shower Cartridge; Turning a Bowl
E26
Shower Cartridge; Turning a BowlNathan shows Kevin some old drywall paneling he found, and Richard teaches a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge. Tom teaches Kevin the basics of using a lathe, and then they turn a bowl together.