Ask This Old House

1. Plunge Pool, Heat Pump

Jenn installs a plunge pool for a homeowner with a small backyard; Tom gives ...

2. Window Repair, Space House Tour

Mark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane; Ross travels ...

3. Stone Walkway, Rustic Headboard

Mark installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone; Mauro expl...

4. Garage Heat, DIY Security System

Richard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater; Tom teaches the ba...

5. Crown Molding, Strip Wallpaper

Installing Crown molding on cabinets with full overly doors; toilet seats; st...

6. Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve

Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF; Rich...

7. Swap Door Swing, Tropical Yard

The team discusses tools that make good gifts; Jenn returns to her home state...

8. Fireplace Makeover, Drip Edges

Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and then Mauro updates ...

9. Swing Set, Robotic Constructuon

Building a swing set; building saw horses with materials left over from the j...

10. Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta

Replacing a concrete walkway with brick pavers; installing gas piping in a ho...

11. Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent

Protecting homes from earthquakes; staining concrete; why and how to change l...

12. Cabinet Upgrade, Secret Garden

Soft close kitchen cabinets; how gas regulators work; cleaning up an overgrow...

14. Vertical Garden, Toilet Factory

Installing a vertical garden; uses for different drill bits; advanced in toil...

15. Stucco Repair, Gas Dryer

Repairing a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; air comp...

16. Paint Metal Railing, Wine Rack

Repainting a rusty metal railing; innovations that make cleaning a clogged si...

17. Prairie Grasses, Solar Flower

Caring for prairie grasses; making a home more resistant to wildfires; a robo...

18. Smart Irrigation, Jimmy DiResta

Upgrading an irrigation system; home inspection nightmares; kitchen renovatio...

19. Water Filter, Bathroom Caulking

Updating a water filter on a retro faucet; the uses for different types of ma...

20. Foundation Repointing, Textured Ceiling

Repointing a fieldstone foundation; water management on the outside of a hous...

21. Stair Treads, Gas Stove Pipe

Replacing split-level stair treads; pruners; shortening a gas pipe for a new ...

22. Restore Fireplace, Porch Swing

Killing weeds without hurting the lawn; restoring a historic fireplace built ...

23. Scorched Floor, Hardy Plantings

Testing a smart stud finder; repairing a wood floor that had been burned; usi...

24. Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch

Diagnosing and repairing an HVAC system; building a fire to prevent smoke fro...

25. Deck Staining, Water Monitoring

Sharpening a knife; re-staining a deck; building a fire; automatic water shut...

26. Historic Paintings, Wood Utensils

Adding curb appeal to a house using Victorian flowers; matching paint colors;...