Ask This Old House

Season 19

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 19

30 Episodes

All Hands on Deck
E1
All Hands on DeckIn this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom walks two homeowners through the entire process for building a two-level deck, starting with pulling permits and getting a land survey all the way through to installing the deck boards and railings.
Preventing Plumbing Disasters
E2
Preventing Plumbing DisastersRichard explains how, where, and why plumbing systems fail; Richard gives a deep dive on when and how plumbing pipes and connections can be repaired or replaced; Ross explains and demonstrates how to prevent plumbing failures with new technology.
All About Walkways
E3
All About WalkwaysIn this special episode of Ask This Old House, Roger, Jenn and Mark explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway; Mark helps a homeowner install a brand new walkway using natural stone.
Landscapes Across America
E4
Landscapes Across AmericaIn this special episode of Ask This Old House, Jenn explains how various climates across the United States impact the design, care, and maintenance of different landscapes, which includes discussing USDA Hardiness Zones and native plant species.
All About Windows
E5
All About WindowsTom and Kevin explain everything you need to know about using, installing, maintaining and repairing a window.
Installing Water Features
E6
Installing Water FeaturesJenn and Roger install a variety of different water features to accentuate landscapes; Roger installs an alternative to a downspout; Jenn installs a waterfall feature in a backyard that reuses water.
All About Fireplaces
E7
All About FireplacesIn this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom and Mark tell you everything you need to know about fireplaces; Tom builds a custom mantel for a homeowner; Richard discusses fireplace inserts; Mark replaces the hearth of a fireplace with granite.
String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!
E8
String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!Jenn discusses Christmas trees; Richard explains what can and can’t go down a garbage disposal after holiday dinners; Heath helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
Reclaim Beam Mantel, Geothermal
E9
Reclaim Beam Mantel, GeothermalNathan helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed beam into a fireplace mantel; Richard demonstrates how to change a bathroom faucet; Ross explores innovations to geothermal installations.
Landscape Lights, Brick Walkway
E10
Landscape Lights, Brick WalkwayHeath installs landscape lights in a garden; Richard explains how siphons work and how they are used to make a toilet work; Tom organizes tools with pegboard; Mark helps a homeowner redo his walkway.
Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair
E11
Garden Upgrade, Adirondack ChairJenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden; Ross explains how air filters can catch unwanted air impurities and demonstrates how to build a DIY one; Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.
Radiator Paint, Load Bearing Wall
E12
Radiator Paint, Load Bearing WallRichard replaces a weird shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one; Mauro repaints a radiator cover with lead paint on it; Tom explains how to identify and remove load bearing walls.
Mini Split, Butcher Block
E13
Mini Split, Butcher BlockRichard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; Nathan installs a butcher block countertop.
Precast Concrete, New Lamppost
E14
Precast Concrete, New LamppostMark learns how precast concrete steps are made and then replaces a homeowner's steps; Mauro explains how to refinish an old table; Heath helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with a new one.
Automated Landscape, Modern Bench
E15
Automated Landscape, Modern BenchRoss explores ways that landscaping could be done automatically; Mark goes over different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products; Tom and Kevin build a modern bench.
Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall
E16
Garbage Disposal, Concrete WallTom travels to Nashville to turn an original, exterior door into a Dutch door; Richard explains how to install a garbage disposal; Mark and Jenn reface a concrete wall with thin stone veneer.
Power Washing, Deck Lights
E17
Power Washing, Deck LightsTom explains how different sanders work and how to sand well; Mauro shows how to use a power washer to clean siding; the team share more home inspection nightmares; Heath installs deck railing lights.
Move Baseboard, Cooler Bench
E18
Move Baseboard, Cooler BenchRichard moves baseboard heat from one side of a room to another; Jenn explains the basics of selecting different species of arborvitae; Tom and Kevin build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler.
Flickering Lights, Brick Stairs
E19
Flickering Lights, Brick StairsJenn travels to Orlando to upgrade a homeowner's irrigation system with a smart one; Heath explains a few different ways to troubleshoot flickering lights; Mark repoints a set of brick front steps.
Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, Spigots
E20
Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, SpigotsRichard explains a variety of failure points in a hose spigot; Mauro demonstrates the how to paint vinyl siding; Jenn explains how and why to maintain pruners; Nathan builds a custom fence gate.
Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List
E21
Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch ListJenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.
Inspection, Door Restoration
E22
Inspection, Door RestorationHeath performs an electrical inspection; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom helps two homeowners meticulously restore their antique front door using a variety of techniques.
Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling Pin
E23
Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling PinRichard and Nathan retrofit a new dishwasher into an old kitchen; Mauro paints wood paneling; Tom and Kevin turn a French rolling pin.
Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers
E24
Flood Prevention, Deck HangersRichard installs a shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses; Ross and Heath discuss the progression of EV chargers; Jenn discusses ornamental grasses; Nathan helps a homeowner repair her deck.
Colors, Fireplace Upgrade
E25
Colors, Fireplace UpgradeKevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran; Mauro shares how to select the right paint color; Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked stone veneer.
Working from Home
E26
Working from HomeNathan builds a display case to store his grandfather's U.S. flag; Heath replaces a circuit breaker; the team shares the ways their trades were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Special
E27
Summer SpecialIt's summertime and the team are here to help with some fun outdoor projects! Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a swing set for their young son; Jenn travels to Raleigh, North Carolina to help a couple build a self-watering vegetable garden that will survive even if they go away on vacation; Mark helps a homeowner build a cost effective firepit for his backyard that comes in a kit.
Rethinking a Garden
E28
Rethinking a GardenNot all landscape projects require starting from scratch. Many times, working with plants already there can make a huge impact. In this special episode, Jenn Nawada uses an historic landscape design from a protege of Frederick Law Olmsted to transform a yard. She updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning current plants in the yard. Finally, she designs a secret garden.
Ultimate Garage Workshop
E29
Ultimate Garage WorkshopTom Silva travels to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop; Richard Trethewey travels to Akron, Ohio to install a heater for a garage workshop; Tom and Kevin O’Connor build a tool storage shelf.
Kitchen Upgrades
E30
Kitchen UpgradesKevin learns how quartz countertops are made and helps to install one; Richard repairs a hot water shutoff valve in order to replace a kitchen sink faucet; Nathan upgrades kitchen cabinets to soft-close.