Season 18

Season 18

2019-10-05
26 Episodes

Episodes

Sliding Barn Door, Dry Well

1. Sliding Barn Door, Dry Well

2019-10-05

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Nathan travels to Birmingham, Alabama to install a sliding barn door in an open-concept loft apartment. Tom compares the qualities of different types of roofing materials. Ross explains the culprit behind damaged solar panels and how to prevent future damage. Mark installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues in his backyard.

Nursery Paint, Record Stand

2. Nursery Paint, Record Stand

2019-10-12

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Mauro paints a baby’s nursery using zero VOC paint. Richard tests out a new dryer that uses a heat pump to dry the clothes. Tom and Kevin build a record player stand out of oak plywood.

Radiator, Fireplace Veneer

3. Radiator, Fireplace Veneer

2019-10-19

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Mark replaces a homeowner's sloppy fireplace surround with a clean, thin brick veneer.

Ductless Humidifier, Planters

4. Ductless Humidifier, Planters

2019-10-26

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The uses and purposes for different types of screws. Installing a whole house ductless humidifier. Changes to electric bill payment structures. Installing a front entry planter.

Built-in, Dining Room Light

5. Built-in, Dining Room Light

2019-11-02

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Repairing an old dining room built-in with hand tools. Home inspection nightmares. Installing a chandelier in a dining room.

Women's Repair Class; Garden

6. Women's Repair Class; Garden

2019-11-09

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A women's only do-it-yourself class; selecting and installing plants for a terraced garden; how homeowners and contractors should communicate about expectations for home improvement projects.

Switch; Affordable Geothermal

7. Switch; Affordable Geothermal

2019-11-16

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Replacing a standard toggle switch with an antique push button switch; affordable geothermal heat pumps.

Polybutylene; Squeaky Door

8. Polybutylene; Squeaky Door

2019-11-23

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Indoor air quality; replacing polybutylene piping with conventional PEX; drop cloths; different methods for silencing a squeaky door.

Cable Railing; Painting Shutters

9. Cable Railing; Painting Shutters

2020-01-04

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Replacing a stair railing; upgrading a door to make it look more modern; cleaning and painting vinyl shutters.

Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiResta

10. Beehive Oven; Jimmy DiResta

2020-01-11

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Restoring a beehive oven; failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; building a metal coat rack.

Stoop Planters; Fireplace Insert

11. Stoop Planters; Fireplace Insert

2020-01-18

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Building a hexagon planter; reviving a stoop; home inspection nightmares; installing an electric fireplace insert.

Ceiling Light; Tool Storage

12. Ceiling Light; Tool Storage

2020-01-25

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Installing a ceiling light; installing the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; the uses for different types of trowels; building a tool storage shelf.

Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat

13. Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat

2020-02-01

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Nathan tightens a railing; Mauro strips paint off hardware; Richard upgrades a thermostat.

Weird Shower Valve; Mossy Roof

14. Weird Shower Valve; Mossy Roof

2020-02-08

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Richard replaces a shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one, Nathan demonstrates how to refinish stair treads, and Tom removes moss from a roof in the latest episode of Ask This Old House.

Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth

15. Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth

2020-02-15

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Planting an indoor garden; the basics of using a hole saw; replacing a common terra cotta hearth with slate tile.

Dog Dish Stand; Gas Lantern

16. Dog Dish Stand; Gas Lantern

2020-02-22

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Using a mobile CNC routing machine; building a dog dish stand using power tools; different methods for wiring a portable generator to a house.

Cherry Blossoms; Mount Rushmore

17. Cherry Blossoms; Mount Rushmore

2020-03-28

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The Ask This Old House team travels to and appreciates different national parks and makes a few house calls.

Custom Screen Door; Paint Trim

18. Custom Screen Door; Paint Trim

2020-04-04

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Ross tests out some new smart lighting configurations, while Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door. Richard gives general advice on maintaining a washing machine, and Mauro teaches a homeowner techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it.

Ground Wire; Fireplace Doors

19. Ground Wire; Fireplace Doors

2020-04-11

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Kevin works with Jenn Largesse to demonstrate a technique on a trim router. Heath grounds an outlet, while Mauro explains paint rollers and demonstrates rolling techniques. Mark then replaces fireplace doors.

Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning

20. Pedestal Sink; Grout Cleaning

2020-04-18

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In this episode, Richard helps a homeowner replace components of his pedestal sink, and Heath discusses bathroom vent fans. The team shares home inspection nightmares, and Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout.

Paver Patio; Shoe Rack

21. Paver Patio; Shoe Rack

2020-04-25

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Mark helps a couple install a concrete paver patio; Jenn discusses the common elements she includes in outdoor kitchen designs; Tom and Kevin build a combination bench/shoe rack out of fir decking.

Cedar Shingles; Vegetable Garden

22. Cedar Shingles; Vegetable Garden

2020-05-02

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In this episode, Tom explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles. Richard repairs a hose spigot, and Jenn builds and plants a self-watering vegetable garden.

Mantel; Too Many Light Switches

23. Mantel; Too Many Light Switches

2020-05-09

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In this episode, Richard tests a faucet, and Mark installs a mantel. Ross and Mauro discuss why and how to remove cigarette smell from a home. Then, Heath connects 4 separate switches that control 6 lights in the same room.

Pantry Doors; Reflective Shingle

24. Pantry Doors; Reflective Shingle

2020-05-16

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Nathan installs bypass doors for a pantry; Richard tests different smart automatic water shutoff valves; Ross explores asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat.

Quartz Countertops; Firepit Kit

25. Quartz Countertops; Firepit Kit

2020-05-23

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Kevin learns how quartz countertops are manufactured and installed. Nathan explains how to hang and display a U.S. flag, and Tom and Jenn split firewood. Then, Mark installs a fire pit that comes in a kit.

Shower Cartridge; Turning a Bowl

26. Shower Cartridge; Turning a Bowl

2020-05-30

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Nathan shows Kevin some old drywall paneling he found, and Richard teaches a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge. Tom teaches Kevin the basics of using a lathe, and then they turn a bowl together.