Ask This Old House - Season 13 - Episodes (26)

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Episode 1 - Pass Through, New Gate
Oct 2, 2014
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
Episode 2 - Citrus Greening, Tile
Oct 9, 2014
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
Episode 3 - Front Door, Faucet Fix
Oct 16, 2014
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
Episode 4 - Special Drought Show
Oct 23, 2014
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
Episode 5 - Beam Fix, New Switch
Oct 30, 2014
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
Episode 6 - Gas Grill, Mirror Hanging
Nov 6, 2014
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
Episode 7 - Beehive, Track Lights
Nov 13, 2014
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
Episode 8 - Beekeeping, Adding Outlets
Nov 20, 2014
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
Episode 9 - Hydroponic Garden, New Spigot
Jan 1, 2015
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
Episode 10 - Basement Light, Carbapple Tree
Jan 8, 2015
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
Episode 11 - Episode 11
Jan 17, 2015
Replacing a broken window; rotating a toilet.
Episode 12 - Fire pit cover; bathroom sink upgrade
Jan 24, 2015
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
Episode 13 - Interior window trim; above ground pool wiring
Jan 31, 2015
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
Episode 14 - Episode 14
Feb 7, 2015
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
Episode 15 - Whole House Ductless Heat Pump Install; Ask Kevin: Hearing Protection; Repairing a Sagging Plaster Ceiling
Feb 14, 2015
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
Episode 16 - Painting a Kitchen Tile Backsplash; Kitchen Faucet Install
Feb 21, 2015
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
Episode 17 - Broken sash cords; plant bulbs
Mar 28, 2015
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
Episode 18 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Apr 4, 2015
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
Episode 19 - Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Apr 11, 2015
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
Episode 20 - Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Apr 18, 2015
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
Episode 21 - Exterior Lighting Install; Main Water Shutoff Replacement
Apr 25, 2015
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
Episode 22 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy; Re-use an Old Door in a New Opening
May 2, 2015
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
Episode 23 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting Install
May 9, 2015
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
Episode 24 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
May 16, 2015
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
Episode 25 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
May 23, 2015
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
Episode 26 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
May 30, 2015
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.