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Season 15 – Ask This Old House

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Created by viewer demand, the series is a spinoff of "This Old House" and answers specific remodeling questions that viewers send in. The cast includes host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, heating/plumbing master Richard Trethewey and landscaper Roger Cook, who spend the hour focusing on various topics for the do-it-yourself homeowner.

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2016 Windows; Robotic Mower Tom replaces sash balancers on an antique window; Roger and Kevin check out the benefits of a robotic lawnmower; Richard talks about treating water with lead. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2016 Fire Safety; Strainer Kevin visits Chicago to explore the dangers of home fires and ways to stay safe; Scott shows Kevin a battery-powered generator that can provide electricity; the guys look at a gray, rubber handle; Richard finds a rusted sink strainer in the kitchen. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2016 Bookshelf; Plants Using store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf; a new LED light with a built-in motion detector designed for use in a closet; using existing plants to transform the look of a home's foundation. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2016 Orchard; Water Heater Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees; Tom shows Kevin how to use a circular saw and how to find one that fits individual project needs; Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses the new regulations on them. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2016 Deck; Conceal Wiring Tom fixes a front porch by replacing a single deck board in a tight space; Richard receives an email about a shower that has been stained green; Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2016 Room Zones; Wall Patch Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system; Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall using several methods; a nonconductive electrical tool to make working with wires easier. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2016 Robotic Wall; Bench Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key for tight space; Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2016 Laundry; Table Saw Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances; Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology; Scott repairs a three-way switch. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 7, 2017 Microgreens; Elevator Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator for a young man with disabilities; Jenn Nawada investigates how to grow microgreens; Tom explains the best way to match historic moldings; Richard diagnoses a problem with well water. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 14, 2017 Workshop; Light Switch Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop; Scott installs a wireless light switch; Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 21, 2017 Walkway; Mead; Wiring Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone; Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project; Kevin gets a lesson on making mead. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 28, 2017 Heating; Hand Saw; LED An environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter; showing how and when to use hand saws; helping a homeowner diagnose a problem with a hot water radiator; installing thin LED lights underneath the overhang of a homeowner's garage. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2017 Garden; Shed; Stains Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens; Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall; Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2017 Future House; Offerman Kevin gets a firsthand look at Nick Offerman's woodworking shop; home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at a new device to track home energy usage in Future House; Richard shows what happens when one uses the wrong soap in the dishwasher. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 2017 NASA; Simulated Panels Tom is in Cincinnati to create a simulated wainscoting out of base cap molding; NASA astronaut Mike Foreman shows off a few space tools; Richard helps a homeowner get enough hot water for his children's bath time. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 25, 2017 Built It; Downlights Tom and Kevin use scrap wood to create an end grain cutting board in Build It; Scott installs surface-mounted downlights in a living room; What Is It?; Roger discusses the best ways to keep mice out of the house. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 1, 2017 Light Lift; Kentucky Lawn Care Scott helps a homeowner raise and lower a light with a motorized lift; Tom shows Kevin the best uses for a jigsaw and how to choose blades; Roger visits Kentucky to help a homeowner repair his once lush lawn. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 8, 2017 Passage Set; Landscape Tom helps a homeowner install a new door knob passage set on his closet door; Richard gives a history lesson about plumbing and shows off new toilet technology; Jenn uses a historic landscape design as inspiration to revive an overgrown backyard. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 15, 2017 Hot Water; Storm Door Richard revisits a homeowner to repair a water heater he thought was fixed four years ago; Tom installs a storm door with a dog in mind; Ross Trethewey looks at voice-activated smart devices. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 22, 2017 Buildt It; Cable Lights The dangers of carbon monoxide and how an operational CO detector could be the difference between life and death; using stock lumber and millwork from a home center to build a home message center that mimics a window; a white orb on a stake. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 29, 2017 Water Filter; Fire Pit Richard installs a whole house water filtration system; Tom walks Kevin through various types of woods; Ross visits a hotel room that's powered by voice activation; Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit. Details Episode 22 Aired May 6, 2017 Generator; Wood Floor Scott visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch to power hardwired appliances; Richard goes inside a dishwasher to explain each cycle; Tom repairs a piece of wood nosing. Details Episode 23 Aired May 13, 2017 Primer; Pipes; Heat Painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window; Richard tracks down the source of a clogged drain using some high tech equipment; Scott warms up a chilly bathroom by installing an electric convection heater. Details Episode 24 Aired May 20, 2017 Cedar Planter; 3D Scan Scott demonstrates how surge protection safeguards a home's appliances and electronics; Tom and Kevin build a deck box planter using western red cedar; Ross Trethewey features a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors in Future House. Details Episode 25 Aired May 27, 2017 Rain Garden; Lighting Jenn plants a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands; Scott brightens up a bedroom with new overhead lighting; Tom gives tips on installing cabinet hardware; Richard shows a tool with a red handle and small teeth. Details Episode 26 Aired Jun 3, 2017 Hawaii Makes 50! Tom learns how to create a keepsake box out of island mango wood; Richard Trethewey learns how to add storage to an existing photovoltaic array; Roger helps a family grow an organic garden of raised beds and fruit trees that will grow well in Hawaii. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
House & Garden, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2016