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!
Richard shows Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust stains. Tom installs a pass through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate. The guys play "What Is It" with special guest NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio.
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s13e02Citrus Greening2014-10-1113:00⌄
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Citrus Greening
s13e02 ·
2014-10-11 ·
13:00
Roger heads to Florida to learn about citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees across the state; The guys ask What Is It?; Tom replaces an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
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s13e03Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet2014-10-1813:00⌄
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Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
s13e03 ·
2014-10-18 ·
13:00
Roger educates Kevin on beneficial insects. Tom resizes a front door that gets stuck on carpet every time it opens. Richard repairs an outdoor garden faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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s13e04Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet2014-10-2513:00⌄
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Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
s13e04 ·
2014-10-25 ·
13:00
The guys tackle practical solutions for drought. Kevin and Richard tour Lake Mead. Roger replaces a water-guzzling lawn. Kevin meets with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to hear cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought. Richard replaces an old-fashioned toilet.
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s13e05Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture2014-11-0113:00⌄
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Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
s13e05 ·
2014-11-01 ·
13:00
Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair structural problems in his home. Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room. The guys ask, "What is it?"
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s13e06Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror2014-11-0814:00⌄
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Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
s13e06 ·
2014-11-08 ·
14:00
Richard samples some unique barbeque, and installs a natural gas line for a new grill. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Roger shares some tips on what grows best in the shade. Tom hangs a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney.
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s13e07Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen2014-11-1514:00⌄
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Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
s13e07 ·
2014-11-15 ·
14:00
Roger learns from a beekeeper how to set up a beehive for a homeowner. The guys ask, "What is it?" Scott Caron adds lighting to a dark kitchen without having to run new wiring.
Roger follows up with a beekeeper regarding honey harvesting. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Scott Caron adds outlets to a homeowner's home.
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s13e09Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet2015-01-0314:00⌄
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Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
s13e09 ·
2015-01-03 ·
14:00
Roger helps a homeowner build a hydroponic garden. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard helps a homeowner install a hot and cold water outdoor faucet.
Scott Caron connects a homeowner's basement lighting system to one switch. Richard shares some tips on air conditioning maintenance. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger shows a homeowner how to rejuvenate a crabapple tree.
Tom replaces a broken window with a safer solution. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows a homeowner how to rotate a toilet.
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s13e12Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade2015-01-2414:00⌄
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Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
s13e12 ·
2015-01-24 ·
14:00
Tom and Kevin build a watertight fire pit cover. Scott teaches Kevin about the evolution of fuses. Richard upgrades and vents a bathroom sink. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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s13e13Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring2015-01-3114:00⌄
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Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
s13e13 ·
2015-01-31 ·
14:00
Tom helps a homeowner install interior window trim. Richard shares some first time plumbing tips with Kevin. Scott Caron wires an above ground pool safely. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"
Roger removes overgrown shrubs from the front yard and replaces them with an edible landscape. Richard shares tips on snaking drains and Tom helps a homeowner replace damaged pieces of vinyl siding. The guys ask, "What Is It?"
Richard installs a whole house ductless heating and cooling system. Kevin shares some tips on hearing protection and Tom helps a homeowner repair a sagging plaster ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"
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s13e16Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet2015-02-2114:00⌄
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Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
s13e16 ·
2015-02-21 ·
14:00
Kevin helps a homeowner transform an old backsplash. Then, the guys ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen faucet.
Tom helps a homeowner replace broken sash cords. Roger shows a homeowner how to plant bulbs. And the guys play "What Is It" with special guest Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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s13e18Building a Basic Shelf2015-04-0413:00⌄
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Building a Basic Shelf
s13e18 ·
2015-04-04 ·
13:00
Tom and Kevin build a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood. Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire a basement room for outlets and lighting. Then, Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"
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s13e19Ceiling Fan Replacement, Bonsai Tree2015-04-1113:00⌄
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Ceiling Fan Replacement, Bonsai Tree
s13e19 ·
2015-04-11 ·
13:00
Scott Caron helps a homeowner replace an undersized ceiling fan with a more appropriate one. Kevin, Tom, Richard and Roger ask "What Is It?" Roger visits a bonsai nursery to learn the art of sculpting trees.
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s13e20Lightning Protection, Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install2015-04-1813:00⌄
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Lightning Protection, Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
s13e20 ·
2015-04-18 ·
13:00
Kevin and Roger meet with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to discuss lightning. Roger sees a lightning protection system installed. Richard installs a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"
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s13e21Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve2015-04-2513:00⌄
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Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
s13e21 ·
2015-04-25 ·
13:00
Scott Caron installs some landscape lighting. Kevin, Tom, Richard and Roger ask "What Is It?" Richard replaces a water main shutoff.
Roger helps a homeowner replace a mailbox that was damaged by a snowplow. Kevin shares some information about window anatomy. Tom helps a homeowner reuse an old door in a new opening. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"
Tom and Kevin discuss kitchen island dimensions. Richard quiets a noisy baseboard heating system. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Scott Caron helps a homeowner add light to a kitchen by install three new recessed cans.
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s13e24Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build2015-05-1613:00⌄
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Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
s13e24 ·
2015-05-16 ·
13:00
Roger helps a homeowner plant an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica. Richard, Roger, Kevin and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows how to change the temperature on water heaters. Then Tom and Kevin build an American flag out of reclaimed wood.
Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install an electric vehicle charger next to his house. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen sink.
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s13e26Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install2015-05-3013:00⌄
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Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
s13e26 ·
2015-05-30 ·
13:00
Richard installs a smart thermostat. Ross Trethewey shows Kevin a solar install. Kevin, along with Tom, Richard and Roger ask, "What Is It?"
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