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, 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.

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

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

Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants.

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 27 12:30 A.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NHPBS (11.1)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 28 5:00 P.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NHPBS (11.1)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.

Mon, Mar 30 8:30 A.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NH Create (11.4)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.

Mon, Mar 30 2:30 P.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NH Create (11.4)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.

Mon, Mar 30 5:00 P.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NHPBS (11.1)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.

Tue, Mar 31 4:30 A.M. Lead Testing, Hillside Steps     NH Create (11.4)

Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives.


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This Old House | E14 | Suburban Victorian | Reduce, Reside, Recycle
Ask This Old House | E14 | 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence | Ask This Old House
NOVA | Asteroids: Spark of Life?
Finding Your Roots | Caribbean Roots
Antiques Roadshow | Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, Hour 3
Austin City Limits | Reneé Rapp / Thee Sacred Souls
History with David Rubenstein | Rick Atkinson
Nature | Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants
All Creatures Great and Small | Episode 1: Gathering the Flock
American Experience | Bombshell
Bookish | Slightly Foxed, Part 1
American Masters | Starring Dick Van Dyke
Happiness | Episode 1
Great Performances | Nutcracker from English National Ballet
Miss Scarlet | Episode 3: The Delivery
Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir | Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
London Parade - A Tribute to 40 Years | London Parade - A Tribute to 40 Years
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come | The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come
Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen | Charlotte Church
The Nutcracker at the Jacobs School of Music | The Nutcracker at the Jacobs School of Music
The Caverns Sessions | Flatland Cavalry
The Great Escaper | The Great Escaper
The American Revolution | In Order to Be Free (May 1754 - May 1775)
Rick Steves' Europe | London: A Royal Tour
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service | Sieve & Sort
Lidia Celebrates America | Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors
Story Pole | Story Pole
Secrets of the Dead | Picturing Shakespeare
American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute | American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute
After Action | We Were There
Salute to Service: A Veterans Day Celebration | Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration
The Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah | The Last 600 Meters
Independent Lens | Life After
The World of Olive Oil | The World of Olive Oil
Kanenon:we - Original Seeds | Kanenon:we - Original Seeds
Youth Music of the World | Students from California, Arizona and N Carolina perform in London
In the Wake of Justice Delayed | In the Wake of Justice Delayed
Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience | Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience
Price of Paradise | Price of Paradise
The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special | The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special
Corpsman! Pearl Harbor | Corpsman! Pearl Harbor