Ask This Old House

Season 23

2024 · 26 episodes · 8h 40m in all

Episodes

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   1. Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

   26 Sept 2024 · 25 min

   Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

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   2. Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

   3 Oct 2024 · 25 min

   Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

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   3. Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

   10 Oct 2024 · 25 min

   Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

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   4. Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

   17 Oct 2024 · 24 min

   Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

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   5. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

   24 Oct 2024 · 24 min

   Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

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   6. Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

   31 Oct 2024 · 24 min

   Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

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   7. Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

   7 Nov 2024 · 24 min

   Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

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   8. Humidifier System, End Table

   14 Nov 2024 · 24 min

   Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.

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   9. Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

   2 Jan 2025 · 25 min

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    10. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

    9 Jan 2025 · 25 min

    Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.

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    11. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

    16 Jan 2025 · 25 min

    Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

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    12. Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

    23 Jan 2025 · 25 min

    Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

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    13. Beehives 101, Step Stool

    30 Jan 2025 · 25 min

    A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.

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    14. Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

    6 Feb 2025 · 25 min

    Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

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    15. 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

    13 Feb 2025 · 25 min

    A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.

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    16. Stair Treads, Sconce Install

    20 Feb 2025 · 25 min

    Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

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    17. Outdoor Shower

    27 Mar 2025 · 25 min

    Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

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    18. Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

    3 Apr 2025 · 25 min

    Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

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    19. Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

    10 Apr 2025 · 25 min

    Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.

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    20. Electric Bill Investigation

    17 Apr 2025 · 25 min

    The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

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    21. Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

    24 Apr 2025 · 25 min

    Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.

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    22. Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

    1 May 2025

    A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.

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    23. AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

    8 May 2025

    Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

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    24. Overseeding, Foundation Repair

    15 May 2025

    Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

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    25. Thank You, Roger Cook

    22 May 2025

    Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

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    26. Mudroom Cubbies

    29 May 2025

    Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.