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Ask This Old House
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Episode 130 min2013-10-05
Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Episode 230 min2013-10-12
Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Episode 330 min2013-10-19
Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Episode 430 min2013-10-26
Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
Episode 530 min2013-11-02
Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.
Episode 630 min2013-11-09
Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
Episode 730 min2013-11-16
Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
Episode 830 min2013-11-23
Preparing for Severe Weather
How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.
Episode 930 min2014-01-04
Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Episode 1030 min2014-01-11
Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
Episode 1130 min2014-01-18
Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
Episode 1230 min2014-01-25
House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Episode 1330 min2014-02-01
Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Episode 1430 min2014-02-08
Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Episode 1530 min2014-02-15
Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Episode 1630 min2014-02-22
Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
Episode 1730 min2014-03-01
High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
Episode 1830 min2014-03-08
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Episode 1930 min2014-03-15
Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
Episode 2030 min2014-03-22
Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
Episode 2130 min2014-03-29
Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
Episode 2230 min2014-04-05
Celebrating 300 Episodes
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
Episode 2330 min2014-04-12
Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
Episode 2430 min2014-04-19
Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
Episode 2530 min2014-04-26
Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
Episode 2630 min2014-05-03
All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.
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