Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.

Fri, Jan 23 8:30 A.M. Speakeasy Hidden Door     NH Create (11.4)

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new.

Fri, Jan 23 2:30 P.M. Speakeasy Hidden Door     NH Create (11.4)

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new.

Sat, Jan 24 4:30 A.M. Speakeasy Hidden Door     NH Create (11.4)

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new.

Sat, Jan 24 8:00 A.M. Speakeasy Hidden Door     NH Create (11.4)

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new.

Sat, Jan 24 3:30 P.M. Speakeasy Hidden Door     NH Create (11.4)

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new.

Sat, Jan 24 5:00 P.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NHPBS (11.1)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Mon, Jan 26 8:30 A.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Mon, Jan 26 2:30 P.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Mon, Jan 26 5:00 P.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NHPBS (11.1)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Tue, Jan 27 4:30 A.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Fri, Jan 30 12:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NHPBS (11.1)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Fri, Jan 30 8:30 A.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Fri, Jan 30 2:30 P.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Sat, Jan 31 4:30 A.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Sat, Jan 31 8:00 A.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Sat, Jan 31 3:30 P.M. Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters.

Sat, Jan 31 5:00 P.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NHPBS (11.1)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Mon, Feb 2 8:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Mon, Feb 2 2:30 P.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Mon, Feb 2 5:00 P.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NHPBS (11.1)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Tue, Feb 3 4:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Fri, Feb 6 12:30 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NHPBS (11.1)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Fri, Feb 6 8:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Fri, Feb 6 2:30 P.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Sat, Feb 7 4:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Sat, Feb 7 8:00 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Sat, Feb 7 3:30 P.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NH Create (11.4)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Sat, Feb 7 5:00 P.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NHPBS (11.1)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Mon, Feb 9 8:30 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Mon, Feb 9 2:30 P.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Mon, Feb 9 5:00 P.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NHPBS (11.1)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Tue, Feb 10 4:30 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Fri, Feb 13 12:30 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NHPBS (11.1)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Fri, Feb 13 8:30 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Fri, Feb 13 2:30 P.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Sat, Feb 14 4:30 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Sat, Feb 14 8:00 A.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Sat, Feb 14 3:30 P.M. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence     NH Create (11.4)

Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes.

Sat, Feb 14 5:00 P.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NHPBS (11.1)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Mon, Feb 16 8:30 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Mon, Feb 16 2:30 P.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Mon, Feb 16 5:00 P.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NHPBS (11.1)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Tue, Feb 17 4:30 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Fri, Feb 20 12:30 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NHPBS (11.1)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Fri, Feb 20 8:30 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Fri, Feb 20 2:30 P.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Sat, Feb 21 4:30 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Sat, Feb 21 8:00 A.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Sat, Feb 21 3:30 P.M. Toys and Color, Air Switch     NH Create (11.4)

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Sat, Feb 21 5:00 P.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NHPBS (11.1)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Mon, Feb 23 8:30 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Mon, Feb 23 2:30 P.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Mon, Feb 23 5:00 P.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NHPBS (11.1)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Tue, Feb 24 4:30 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Fri, Feb 27 12:30 A.M. Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder     NHPBS (11.1)

Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates.

Fri, Feb 27 8:30 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Fri, Feb 27 2:30 P.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Sat, Feb 28 4:30 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Sat, Feb 28 8:00 A.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.

Sat, Feb 28 3:30 P.M. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing     NH Create (11.4)

Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production.


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