Ask This Old House - Season 12 - Episodes (26)

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Episode 1 - Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Oct 5, 2013
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 2 - Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Oct 12, 2013
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 3 - Replacing a Kitchen Faucet with a Hands-Free Model; Installing a Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Oct 19, 2013
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 4 - Installing a Pre-hung Front Door; Using Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Oct 26, 2013
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
Episode 5 - Installing a Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Installing a Hybrid Water Heater to Save Energy
Nov 2, 2013
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 6 - Replacing a Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Nov 9, 2013
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
Episode 7 - Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Nov 16, 2013
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
Episode 8 - Preparing for Severe Weather
Nov 23, 2013
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 9 - Demonstrating Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Jan 4, 2014
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 10 - Installing an Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Jan 11, 2014
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
Episode 11 - Installing Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Jan 18, 2014
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
Episode 12 - Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Jan 25, 2014
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Episode 13 - Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Feb 1, 2014
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Episode 14 - Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Feb 8, 2014
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Episode 15 - Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Feb 15, 2014
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Episode 16 - Clawfoot-Tub Shower and Bedroom Fire Escape
Feb 22, 2014
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
Episode 17 - Building a High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights into Pendants
Mar 1, 2014
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
Episode 18 - Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Mar 8, 2014
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Episode 19 - Starting Plants from Seed; Replacing an Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island.
Mar 15, 2014
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
Episode 20 - Planting a Low-cost Privacy Screen; How to Seal Ductwork
Mar 22, 2014
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
Episode 21 - Patching a Hole in Baseboard; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Mar 29, 2014
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
Episode 22 - Celebrating 300 Episodes
Apr 5, 2014
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
Episode 23 - Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Apr 12, 2014
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
Episode 24 - Making a Home Accessible; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Apr 19, 2014
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
Episode 25 - Replacing Outdated Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working With Concrete
Apr 26, 2014
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
Episode 26 - All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
May 3, 2014
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.