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Ask This Old House

Season 15

2016 · 26 episodes

  1. 1. Window, Robotic Mower, Lead

    2016-10-01 · 30m

    Watch Tom pull off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower. Richard addresses concerns of lead...

  2. 2. Fire Prevention, Strainer

    2016-10-08 · 30m

    Preventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.

  3. 3. Bookshelf, Foundation Plants

    2016-10-15 · 30m

    Tom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.

  4. 4. Water Heater, Home Orchard

    2016-10-22 · 30m

    Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them. How to Plant a Home Orchard Roger helps a homeowner plant an pear and apple orchard in her backyard.

  5. 5. Molding Raceway, Deck Board

    2016-10-29 · 30m

    Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.

  6. 6. HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch

    2016-11-05 · 30m

    Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”

  7. 7. Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall

    2016-11-12 · 30m

    In Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.

  8. 8. Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw

    2016-11-19 · 30m

    Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.

  9. 9. Microgreens, Elevator

    2017-01-07 · 30m

    Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.

  10. 10. Wood Shop, Wireless Switch

    2017-01-14 · 30m

    Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.

  11. 11. Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices

    2017-01-21 · 30m

    Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.

  12. 12. Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights

    2017-01-28 · 30m

    Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.

  13. 13. Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed

    2017-02-04 · 30m

    Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.

  14. 14. Future House, Nick Offerman

    2017-02-11 · 30m

    A tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.

  15. 15. Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut

    2017-02-18 · 30m

    Solving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.

  16. 16. Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap

    2017-02-25 · 30m

    A cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.

  17. 17. Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier

    2017-04-01 · 30m

    Tips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.

  18. 18. Passage Set, Landscape

    2017-04-08 · 30m

    An historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.

  19. 19. Water Heater, Storm Door

    2017-04-15 · 30m

    A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.

  20. 20. Build It, Cable Lighting

    2017-04-22 · 30m

    A home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.

  21. 21. Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood

    2017-04-29 · 30m

    A whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.

  22. 22. Alaska Generator, Wood Floor

    2017-05-06 · 30m

    Hooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.

  23. 23. Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat

    2017-05-13 · 30m

    A clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.

  24. 24. Build It, Future House, Surge

    2017-05-20 · 30m

    A planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.

  25. 25. Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware

    2017-05-27 · 30m

    A rain garden is planted to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; and a dim bedroom receives new overhead lighting. Also: installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently.

  26. 26. Hawaii Makes 50

    2017-06-03 · 30m

    In Hawaii, a unique keepsake box is built from island materials; storing solar energy is explored; and an organic garden is planted.

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