Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House

  • 2002
  • 24 Seasons
  • 632 Episodes
  •  4.7  (19)
  •   Returning Series

The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!

Ask This Old House
Seasons
Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing
16. Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing
February 19, 2026
Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production. Mark breaks down popular paver types and walkway patterns. Nathan teams up to install a porch swing.
Toys and Color, Air Switch
15. Toys and Color, Air Switch
February 12, 2026
Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants. Richard installs a garbage disposal with an air switch controller. Kevin is joined by Wendy and Kaden, hosts of the popular channel "Toys and Colors," to build a children's dress-up closet.
3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence
14. 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence
February 05, 2026
Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes. Nathan and Lee install a classic wooden split rail fence to prevent cars from parking on a homeowner's front lawn.
Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder
13. Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder
January 29, 2026
Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates. Kevin and Jenn discuss three common houseplant pests and Jenn shares some simple tricks to banish them. Nathan solves a tough attic access issue.
Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor
12. Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor
January 22, 2026
Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters. Nathan and Kevin compare vinyl, wood, and fiber-cement siding. Tom demonstrates how to stop hardwood floor squeaks with a clever DIY fix.
Speakeasy Hidden Door
11. Speakeasy Hidden Door
January 15, 2026
Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.
Idaho Backyard Makeover
10. Idaho Backyard Makeover
January 08, 2026
Jenn Nawada travels to Idaho to revamp a backyard of a homeowner who hosts weekly potluck dinner parties. His Monday Night Dinners now draw up to 100- 200 guests, overwhelming a space not built for crowds. Jenn and the community redesign the yard for smoother flow and function. Then, Mark McCullough replaces two rusted window wells, demonstrating proper removal and installation.
Garage Storage; Anode Rod
9. Garage Storage; Anode Rod
January 01, 2026
Nathan helps a homeowner install an overhead garage storage rack for easier living; Heath demonstrates how to upgrade to a 3-way smart switch; Richard shows how to extend the life of a tank-style water heater by replacing the anode rod.
Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors
8. Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors
November 13, 2025
Lee helps a couple regrade their backyard to improve the lawn's health; Jenn shares houseplants that thrive at any light level, proving there's a perfect plant for every space; Nathan upgrades a homeowner's hollow-core doors to solid-core doors.
Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
7. Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
November 06, 2025
Nathan Gilbert travels to a Mississippi Navy Seabees base, where he learned carpentry as part of his naval training, to see how they are continuing to train the next generation of tradespeople; Tom Silva walks Kevin O'Connor through different types of trailer hitches, their uses, and what to consider for safe towing; Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repaint her peeling galvanized stair railing.
Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights
6. Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights
October 30, 2025
Jenn visits a Rhode Island sod farm to see what sustainable grass alternatives they've been experimenting with; Tom and Kevin discuss the most common types of nailhead and shank designs; Heath brightens up a dark driveway.
Planting Arborvitaes, Storage Rack
5. Planting Arborvitaes, Storage Rack
October 23, 2025
Lee helps a homeowner plant a row of arborvitae trees for a privacy Lee helps a homeowner plant a row of arborvitae trees for a privacy border; Mark breaks down the various tools that can be found in the border; Mark breaks down the various tools that can be found in the average fireplace set; Tom and Kevin demonstrate how to build a average fireplace set; Tom and Kevin demonstrate how to build a storage rack for container totes using 2x4s. storage rack for container totes using 2x4s.
Washer Dryer Relocation
4. Washer Dryer Relocation
October 16, 2025
Kevin meets with an audiologist to discuss the importance of hearing protection; Richard, Nathan and Heath team up to help a couple age in place by relocating their washer and dryer to the main floor.
Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick
3. Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick
October 09, 2025
Tom shares a few methods to remove ring stains from a wood table; Jenn breaks down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; Mark repairs a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.
Seashell Driveway; Radon System
2. Seashell Driveway; Radon System
October 02, 2025
Swapping a coastal home's gravel driveway for seashells; installing a radon mitigation system.
NOLA Lantern; Rusty Patio Set
1. NOLA Lantern; Rusty Patio Set
September 25, 2025
NOLA copper lantern fixtures; why toilets overflow; restoring rusty outdoor furniture.
Ask TOH Sneak Peek | The 16th Season of Ask This Old House

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Description
The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
  • Premiere Date
    October 10, 2002
  • Rating
    4.7  (19)