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Season 17 – 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.
Ask This Old House — Season 17

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 2018 Plunge Pool; Heat Pump Jenn installs a plunge pool in a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 2018 Window Repair; Space House Tour Mark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window; Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about technology used on the International Space Station. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 2018 Stone Walkway; Rustic Headboard Mark installs a front walkway using natural stone; Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter's tape; Tom and Kevin build a headboard using rustic barnboard. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 2018 Garage Heat; DIY Security System Richard installs a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue with foundations in the Northeast. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2018 Crown Molding; Strip Wallpaper Tom installs crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors; Richard discusses toilet seats; Mauro teaches apprentice Mary how to strip wallpaper without using any chemicals. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2018 Storage Bench; Old Shower Valve Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and Mauro paints it; Richard helps a homeowner whose shower runs cold if there's hot water needed elsewhere in the house. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2018 Swap Door Swing; Tropical Yard Tools that make good gifts; Jenn helps a homeowner design a tropical backyard landscape; former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 5, 2019 Fireplace Makeover; Drip Edges Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look; Richard shares advice on maintaining water heaters; Tom demonstrates the importance of a drip edge. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 12, 2019 Swing Set; Robotic Construction Tom builds a DIY swing set; Nathan demonstrates how to build saw horses using leftover materials; Ross learns about automated home construction. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 19, 2019 Concrete Walkway; Jimmy DiResta Mark replaces a concrete walkway with brick pavers; Richard explains how gas piping is installed in a home; Kevin returns to upstate New York to build a farmhouse table with maker Jimmy DiResta. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 26, 2019 Seismic Retrofit; Dryer Vent Kevin learns how to protect homes from earthquakes; Mark stains concrete; Tom explains why and how to change the locks in a new home; Richard travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 2, 2019 Cabinet Upgrade; Secret Garden Nathan installs soft-close kitchen cabinets; the team shares some home inspection nightmares; Richard and Kevin discuss how gas regulators work; Jenn cleans up an overgrown garden. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 9, 2019 Closet Door; Bathroom Paint Tom replaces a bi-fold closet door; Jenn discusses alternatives to flower bouquets for gift giving; Mauro paints a bathroom using a mold resistant paint. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 16, 2019 Vertical Garden; Toilet Factory Jenn installs a vertical garden to maximize space; Tom explains the uses for different drill bits; Richard travels to a plumbing facility to learn about advances in toilet engineering. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 23, 2019 Stucco Repair; Gas Dryer Mark travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; Tom explains how air compressors work; Richard helps an expecting couple select and install a gas dryer. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 30, 2019 Paint Metal Railing; Wine Rack Mauro helps clean up and repaint a rusty, metal railing; Richard discusses some innovations that can make clearing a clogged sink easier; Tom and Kevin build a wine rack out of a reclaimed beam. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 6, 2019 Prairie Grasses; Solar Flower Jenn learns about different types of prairie grasses and how to care for them; Kevin learns how to make a home more resistant to wildfires; Ross sees a robotic, ground mounted solar array. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 13, 2019 Smart Irrigation; Jimmy DiResta Jenn upgrades an irrigation system; the team looks at Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom discusses kitchen renovations; Kevin builds an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with Jimmy DiResta. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 20, 2019 Water Filter; Bathroom Caulking Richard updates a filter on a retro faucet; Mark explains different masonry jointers; Nathan explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw; Tom demonstrates how to re-caulk a bathtub. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2019 Fix Foundation; Textured Ceiling Mark repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation; Tom discusses proper disposal techniques for oily rags; Mauro smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 2019 Stair Treads; Gas Stove Pipe Tom replaces split-level stair treads in a mid-century modern home; Jenn shares some tips about pruners; Richard shortens a gas pipe for a stove that doesn't fit against the wall. Details Episode 22 Aired May 11, 2019 Restore Fireplace; Porch Swing Roger and Jenn share tips for killing weeds; Mark restores a damaged historic fireplace; Richard and Ross discuss thermostat improvements; Tom adds structure to a porch to safely hang a swing. Details Episode 23 Aired May 18, 2019 Scorched Floor; Hardy Plantings Ross tests out a new stud finder; Nathan repairs a wood floor burned by a hot iron; Tom gives techniques for using a table saw safely; Jenn replaces crushed foundation plantings. Details Episode 24 Aired May 25, 2019 Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch Conversations a homeowner and contractor should have before a project; Richard repairs an HVAC system that is creating too much humidity; Mauro demonstrates a paint sprayer; Mark patches a brick wall. Details Episode 25 Aired Jun 22, 2019 Deck Staining; Water Monitoring Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife; Mauro restains a deck; Mark demonstrates the best way to prevent smoke when building a fire; Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves. Details Episode 26 Aired Jun 29, 2019 Historic Plantings; Wood Utensils Jenn adds curb appeal with plants that match a house's design; the team shares home inspection nightmares; Mauro accurately matches paint color; Tom and Kevin carve wooden serving utensils with pine. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
House & Garden, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2018