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Ask This Old House

Season 13

2014 · 26 episodes

  1. 1. Pass Through, New Gate

    2014-10-02 · 30m

    The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"

  2. 2. Citrus Greening, Tile

    2014-10-09 · 30m

    Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.

  3. 3. Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

    2014-10-16 · 30m

    Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.

  4. 4. Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

    2014-10-23 · 30m

    Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.

  5. 5. Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

    2014-10-30 · 30m

    Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.

  6. 6. Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

    2014-11-06 · 30m

    Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.

  7. 7. Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

    2014-11-13 · 30m

    Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.

  8. 8. Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

    2014-11-20 · 30m

    Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.

  9. 9. Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

    2015-01-01 · 30m

    A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.

  10. 10. Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

    2015-01-08 · 30m

    Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.

  11. 11. Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

    2015-01-15 · 30m

    A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.

  12. 12. Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

    2015-01-22 · 30m

    A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.

  13. 13. Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

    2015-01-29 · 30m

    Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.

  14. 14. Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

    2015-02-05 · 30m

    Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.

  15. 15. Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

    2015-02-12 · 30m

    Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.

  16. 16. Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

    2015-02-19 · 30m

    Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.

  17. 17. Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

    2015-03-26 · 30m

    How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.

  18. 18. Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

    2015-04-02 · 30m

    Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.

  19. 19. Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

    2015-04-09 · 30m

    Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.

  20. 20. Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

    2015-04-16 · 30m

    Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.

  21. 21. Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

    2015-04-23 · 30m

    Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.

  22. 22. Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

    2015-04-30 · 30m

    Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.

  23. 23. Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

    2015-05-07 · 30m

    Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.

  24. 24. Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

    2015-05-14 · 30m

    Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.

  25. 25. Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

    2015-05-21 · 30m

    Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.

  26. 26. Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

    2015-05-28 · 30m

    Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.

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