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S20 E13 E13 | Rot Repair, Heat Pumps | Ask This Old House

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

23m

Jan 5, 2022

Mark shares the story of how he became a mason; Tom explains why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it, and how to repair it if it occurs; Ross explores heat pump technology.

Season 20, 39 Episodes

E1 | 2-Prong Outlet, Deck Stair Railing | Ask This Old House,

Richard discusses pipe soldering; Heath explains what two-prong receptacles are, why they're no longer to code, and how to replace them; Nathan and Mauro build, install, and paint deck stair railings.

E2 | Durable Landscape, Cutting Board | Ask This Old House,

Richard explains the options available for water heaters; Jenn creates a landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic; Tom and Kevin build a cutting board out of walnut, cherry, and maple.

E3 | Hole Patches, Threshold Repair | Ask This Old House,

Jenn discusses creative options for ground cover plants; Tom demonstrates different techniques for patching wall holes; Mark demonstrates how to patch brick holes; Nathan installs a new threshold.

E4 | Wood Floors, DIY Ice Rink | Ask This Old House,

Mauro demonstrates how to remove dried paint from a paintbrush; Tom shares the best techniques for connecting and installing tongue and groove flooring; Jenn and Nathan build a DIY ice rink.

E5 | Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights | Ask This Old House,

Ross discusses the pros and cons of smart doorbells; Mauro demonstrates techniques for painting wood paneling; Heath shares some of his most-used tools and helps a homeowner install recessed lights.

E6 | Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101 | Ask This Old House,

Mark explains how bricks are made and how many different varieties there are; Richard explains how solderless connections work; Tom assesses and reshingles a shed roof with asphalt shingles.

E7 | Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets | Ask This Old House,

Jenn shares how to put a garden to bed before winter; Mauro demonstrates how to paint a kitchen cabinet; Nathan installs exterior front door trim.

E8 | An AskTOH Barn Raising | Ask This Old House,

The entire team comes together to help Mark rebuild the chicken barn he lost to a fire. They reframe the barn, hook up new electrical wiring, connect a utility sink, and hang an exterior door.

E9 | Drill Drivers, Patio Expansion | Ask This Old House,

In Tool Lab, Nathan explains the options available on drill drivers; Heath describes why and how to use a voltage tester; Mauro holds a paintbrush; Mark helps a homeowner extend her existing patio.

E10 | Camilla's Workshop | Ask This Old House,

Tom works with a young woodworker to set up a kids' workshop in her father's garage. He helps her to build a workbench, set it up with tools and handy storage, and then they build a birdhouse.

E11 | Holiday Projects | Ask This Old House,

Jenn explains how to identify and care for holly plants; Richard explains how dishwashers work and how to troubleshoot them when they don't drain properly; Tom and Kevin turn Christmas ornaments.

E12 | WiFi Extension, Tub Drain | Ask This Old House,

In Tool Lab, Nathan explains the different table saw blade types; Ross extends WiFi service in a house; Richard replaces a faulty tub drain; the team shares their New Years' Resolutions.

E13 | Rot Repair, Heat Pumps | Ask This Old House,

Mark shares the story of how he became a mason; Tom explains why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it, and how to repair it if it occurs; Ross explores heat pump technology.

E14 | Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell | Ask This Old House,

Heath explains why finish electrical work is his favorite stage of the job; Mauro demonstrates how to repair a crack in plaster; Mark raises a drywell in a driveway that is sinking below grade.

E15 | Celebrating 20 Years | Ask This Old House,

The entire cast reflects on the twentieth anniversary of Ask This Old House. Theyll discuss how the show was made and what they think the legacy of the television program will be moving forward.

E16 | Vinyl Floor, Heating Bill Savings | Ask This Old House,

Jenn shares how she became a landscape designer; Richard and Ross explain cost-effective ways to save money on your heating bill this winter; Nathan helps a homeowner replace a vinyl kitchen floor.

E17 | Water Fountain, Supply Chains | Ask This Old House,

Jenn and Mark show how to make a stone water fountain; In Tool Lab, Nathan breaks down miter saw blades; The team discusses the challenges they've faced dealing with ongoing supply chain issues.

E18 | Porch Column, Smart Thermostats | Ask This Old House,

Richard shares what he loves about the plumbing trade; Ross talks about smart thermostats and their features; Heath explains how to understand switch legs; Tom replaces a rotted porch column base.

E19 | Harvesting Shrubs, Box Joint Jig | Ask This Old House,

Jenn visits a fourth-generation nursery to learn how shrubs are grown; The team shares cost-effective ways to seal existing windows; Tom builds a sturdy serving tray with box joints.

E20 | Concrete Driveway, Spray Paint | Ask This Old House,

Nathan shows how he organizes his work truck; Richard explains different kinds of bidets; Mauro spray paints a handrail; Mark helps a homeowner replace an old, patched driveway.

E21 | Hall Closet, Block Retaining Wall | Ask This Old House,

Jenn Nawada explains composting; Jenn Largesse and her landscape contractor install a concrete block retaining; Tom constructs custom built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves for a front hall closet.

E22 | Fireplace Repairs, Clog Fixes | Ask This Old House,

Heath breaks down the basic voltages of cordless tools; Richard explains how to handle simple clogs in a bathroom sink, kitchen sink and toilet; Mark repairs a fireplace and replaces its cover.

E23 | Window Boxes, Smart Panels | Ask This Old House,

Tom shares how he became a general contractor; Heath and Ross explain what smart electric panels are and how they work; Jenn and Nathan build and fill new window flower boxes.

E24 | Fence Gate, Container Pool | Ask This Old House,

Nathan demonstrates how to fix scratches on wood furniture; Jenn Largesse oversees the installation of a shipping container pool in her backyard; Tom shows how to re-secure a sagging fence gate.

E25 | Wobbly Toilet, LED Lightbulbs | Ask This Old House,

Nathan shares how he became a carpenter and what he loves about his trade; Heath talks all about different LED lightbulbs; Richard fixes a wobbly toilet and repairs a sticky faucet handle.

E26 | Outdoor Vinyl Fence, Beehive | Ask This Old House,

Jenn Nawada suggests houseplants for areas of shade, partial shade and sun; Jenn Largesse shows how to put up an outdoor vinyl fence; Tom Silva builds a beehive out of wood.

E27 | DIY Birdbath, Newel Post Repair | Ask This Old House,

Nathan shows how to mount a flat screen TV on a wall, Mark builds a stone birdbath, Tom repairs a Newel post damaged by a dog.

E28 | Garage Door, Plumbing Fixes | Ask This Old House,

Ross shares why he became an engineer; Tom talks about different types of hammers; Richard shows how to control common plumbing emergencies; Nathan removes and replaces a garage door.

E29 | Hydrangeas, Deck Railing | Ask This Old House,

Jenn shows off different varieties of hydrangeas; Heath explains types of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and their functions; Mauro refinishes deck railings and posts.

E30 | Toilet Seat, Lockset Repair | Ask This Old House,

Richard shows how to replace a toilet seat; Jenn Largesse builds a pergola for her backyard; Nathan repairs a century-old full mortise lockset.

E31 | Succulents, Water Filter | Ask This Old House,

Jenn talks about different types of succulents; Richard installs a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter; Tom builds a classic milk stool.

E32 | Electrical Tools, Energy Audit | Ask This Old House,

Heath shows how to use common electrical tools; Ross conducts an in-depth home energy assessment; Mauro shares one of his favorite painting tips.

E33 | Celebrating Fathers as Mentors | Ask This Old House,

Ask This Old House team members talk about their fathers as mentors; Richard and Ross explain airflow in buildings; Tom finishes a baseball bat display case.

E34 | Light Fixture, Finish Nailers | Ask This Old House,

Kevin shares how he became the host; Tom shows a trick for drawing a perfect ellipse; Heath moves a light fixture and Mauro patches the ceiling; Nathan explains the basics of finish nailers.

E35 | Crown Molding; Future of Solar | Ask This Old House,

Heath shares why he became an electrician; Mauro shows a trick for applying caulk in gaps; Tom shows how to install crown molding around corner angles; Ross explains the future of solar at MIT.

E36 | Soil Testing, Adding a Receptacle | Ask This Old House,

Mauro shares why he became a painter and what he loves about his job; Jenn shows how to test soil at home; Heath adds a receptacle to a kitchen island.

E37 | Deck Chairs, Damp Basement | Ask This Old House,

Tom shares a trick to space balusters evenly; Heath shows how to drill holes in studs to run wire; Jenn Largesse builds DIY deck chairs; Richard explains ways to deal with a damp basement.

E38 | Pond Maintenance, Demilune Table | Ask This Old House,

Mark explains finishes for brick and concrete; Jenn shows how to maintain a small backyard pond; Tom builds a three-legged Demilune table.

E39 | Pizza Oven Repair, What Is It? | Ask This Old House,

Nathan explains the anatomy of track saws; Mark repoints an outdoor pizza oven; The Ask This Old House team comes together for a 20th Anniversary "What Is It?"

Details

Ask This Old House

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

7 Seasons

23m

Ask This Old House features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook—and we make house calls!

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