The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the TOH crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
s01e01Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom2002-10-1013:00⌄
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Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom
s01e01 ·
2002-10-10 ·
13:00
In the debut episode, host Steve Thomas joins Richard , Roger, and Tom in the Ask This Old House loft to give viewers a chance to ask questions and get expert advice about their homes.
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s01e02Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging2002-10-1713:00⌄
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Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging
s01e02 ·
2002-10-17 ·
13:00
Roger demonstrates different ways to mend a damaged garden hose. Richard shows plumbing tools he recommends for homeowners. Tom explains how to use a square as a guide for cross-cutting. Tom fixes a noisy garage door opener. Roger helps with a muddy lawn under swings.
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s01e03Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters2002-10-2413:00⌄
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Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters
s01e03 ·
2002-10-24 ·
13:00
Tom helps to hide an ugly back stoop. He shows the different adhesives and fasteners used, as well as more traditional types of decking. Steve and Roger demonstrate a new product that could rid backyards of mosquitoes. Richard Trethewey shows the proper technique for installing a thermostat on an old radiator.
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s01e04Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps2002-10-3114:00⌄
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Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps
s01e04 ·
2002-10-31 ·
14:00
Richard installs an air eliminator valve on a hydronic heating system. Tom shows how to remove nails without damaging trim. Steve and Roger maintain a snow blower. Painting contractor Jim Clark shows ways to clean and maintain old paintbrushes. Tom shows how to use sisal and jute rope to fill the gaps in a 160-year-old pine floor.
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s01e05Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling2002-11-0714:00⌄
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Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling
s01e05 ·
2002-11-07 ·
14:00
Tom and Steve demonstrate two types of floor sanders: a traditional drum sander and a random orbital sander. Roger and Steve dig post holes for a new fence. Richard replaces a corroded pipe on a a boiler. Tom gives Steve a lesson in proper caulking technique.
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s01e06Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs2002-11-1414:00⌄
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Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs
s01e06 ·
2002-11-14 ·
14:00
Tom repairs a cracked plaster ceiling in a condominium. Richard and Steve rebuild a toilet to prevent it from continuously filling. Roger uses a stump grinder to remove an old tree stump. Tom replaces a broken pane of glass and reglazes a window sash.
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s01e07Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts2002-11-2114:00⌄
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Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts
s01e07 ·
2002-11-21 ·
14:00
Tom repairs a sagging floor in a three-family house. The failing beam is jacked up, new concrete footings poured, and several new lally columns installed. Roger works with chainsaw expert Tim Ard to sharpen and maintain his saws.
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s01e08Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It? Lattice Project2002-11-2814:00⌄
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Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It? Lattice Project
s01e08 ·
2002-11-28 ·
14:00
Tom shows Steve how to cut wooden bung holes and install them in decking. Painter Jim Clark visits a viewer and shows her why the new paint in her bathroom is cracking and peeling. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows how to build an attractive outdoor lattice.
Tom replaces a rotting basement window and installs a new dryer vent. Painting expert Jim Clark shows the proper technique for painting a pre-hung six-panel door. Electrician Allen Gallant installs a new power outlet in a dining room, and Roger shows Steve how to replace the string on a weed trimmer.
Richard and Steve take apart an old washing machine to determine why it's making a loud rumbling. Roger Cook uses a pressure washer to clean off a slippery walkway. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom demonstrates different types of spirit levels, and Richard helps fix a leaky kitchen faucet.
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s01e11Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job2002-12-1914:00⌄
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Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job
s01e11 ·
2002-12-19 ·
14:00
Roger and garden tool expert Paul Schneider discuss different types of hand pruners. Tom Silva helps repair and reinstall their broken shutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard shows Steve several models of instantaneous water heaters, then examine a tankless hot water system.
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s01e12Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves2002-12-2614:00⌄
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Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves
s01e12 ·
2002-12-26 ·
14:00
Tom shows different types of store-bought sawhorses and teaches Steve how to build a pair from scratch. Richard installs a new frost-proof outdoor faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger then shows Steve how to collect and compost leaves.
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s01e13Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It? Splitting Logs2003-01-0214:00⌄
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Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It? Splitting Logs
s01e13 ·
2003-01-02 ·
14:00
Painter Jim Clark shows the several different types of paint sprayers and demonstrates proper technique. Steve enlists the help of chimney expert Mark Schaub to replace a broken fireplace damper. The guys ask "What Is It?" Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different ways to split logs for firewood.
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s01e14No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing2003-01-0914:00⌄
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No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing
s01e14 ·
2003-01-09 ·
14:00
Richard installs a new shower faucet that will eliminate the chance of scalding. Roger and Steve head outside to test the latest robotic lawn mowers. Tom and an animal control expert help "critter-proof" a house.
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s01e15Stubborn Ivy; What Is It? Replacing a Bathroom Window2003-01-1614:00⌄
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Stubborn Ivy; What Is It? Replacing a Bathroom Window
s01e15 ·
2003-01-16 ·
14:00
Roger removes ivy. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom replaces the window in a third-floor condominium bathroom. Tom explains the proper way to measure for a replacement window.
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s01e16Aerating the Lawn; What Is It? Hanging Pictures2003-01-2314:00⌄
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Aerating the Lawn; What Is It? Hanging Pictures
s01e16 ·
2003-01-23 ·
14:00
Painter Jim Clark shows Steve the proper way to paint the exterior of a double-hung window. Roger helps aerate and fertilize a lawn. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom then shows Steve different ways to hang a picture on a hollow wall.
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s01e17Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches2003-01-3014:00⌄
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Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches
s01e17 ·
2003-01-30 ·
14:00
Richard installs an automatic water shutoff valve on a combination washer/dryer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows Steve the proper technique for preparing drywall joints. Richard discusses different types of plumbing torches.
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s01e18Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet2003-02-0614:00⌄
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Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet
s01e18 ·
2003-02-06 ·
14:00
Tom Silva shows several products that are designed to keep leaves and other debris out of rain gutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard repairs a wobbly toilet.
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s01e19Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump2003-02-1314:00⌄
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Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump
s01e19 ·
2003-02-13 ·
14:00
Tom Silva installs insulation around sash weight pockets. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard installs a sewage ejection pump for a new basement toilet.
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s01e20New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives2003-02-2014:00⌄
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New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives
s01e20 ·
2003-02-20 ·
14:00
Tom Silva helps remove the aluminum siding around a window and repair the damaged sill. The guys ask "What Is It?" Painting expert Jim Clark shows Steve how to use different types of paint rollers. Roger and knife sharpening expert Stan Watson sharpen kitchen knives.
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s01e21Snow Removal; What Is It? Fixing a Sash2003-02-2714:00⌄
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Snow Removal; What Is It? Fixing a Sash
s01e21 ·
2003-02-27 ·
14:00
Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different types of snow shovels and snow throwers. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom helps repair the broken sash cords on an old window.
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s01e22Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns2003-03-0614:00⌄
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Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns
s01e22 ·
2003-03-06 ·
14:00
Richard examines a leaky shower tub faucet and repairs the fixture. The guys ask "What Is It?" Painting expert Jim Clark helps homeowners Kathleen and Kevin O'Connor remove painted wallpaper. Tom and Steve demonstrate several hot glue guns, including a new cordless model.
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s01e23Crown Molding; What Is It? Keeping Out the Cold2003-03-1314:00⌄
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Crown Molding; What Is It? Keeping Out the Cold
s01e23 ·
2003-03-13 ·
14:00
Tom installs crown molding. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard helps a Chicago-area homeowner install insulation to prevent his bathroom pipes from freezing.
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s01e24Kitchen Disposer; What Is It? Hearing Protection2003-03-2014:00⌄
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Kitchen Disposer; What Is It? Hearing Protection
s01e24 ·
2003-03-20 ·
14:00
Richard installs a new garbage disposer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger and hearing protection expert Dr. Mark Stephenson test the decibel level of several power tools. They show Tom several new types of hearing protection.
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s01e25The Dutchman; What Is It? Flood Prevention2003-03-2714:00⌄
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The Dutchman; What Is It? Flood Prevention
s01e25 ·
2003-03-27 ·
14:00
Tom repairs an exterior door jamb by installing a dutchman. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard prevents a basement from flooding by installing a leak sensor and automatic water shutoff valve on a water heater.
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s01e26Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes2003-04-0314:00⌄
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Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes
s01e26 ·
2003-04-03 ·
14:00
Richard shows Steve several different ways to clear a toilet stoppage. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom installs a new set of folding attic stairs and Roger shows Steve how to start tomato plants from seeds.
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