Ask This Old House

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  • TV-G
  • 2002
  • 21 Seasons
  • 8.0  (378)

Ask This Old House is a long-running television program that has been airing on PBS since 2002. The show is a spin-off of the popular home renovation series This Old House, and features a team of knowledgeable experts who travel the country to help homeowners tackle their home improvement projects. One of the main hosts of the show is Richard Trethewey, who has been with the This Old House brand since 1979. Trethewey is a licensed master plumber who is known for his expertise in all things plumbing and heating. On Ask This Old House, he shares his knowledge with viewers and helps them tackle plumbing and heating projects in their homes. Another key member of the Ask This Old House team is Norm Abram. Abram has been a fixture on This Old House since 1979 as well, and is known for his impressive carpentry skills. On Ask This Old House, he helps homeowners with carpentry projects such as building a deck or adding crown molding to a room. In addition to Trethewey and Abram, Ask This Old House also features Roger Cook, who is the show's landscaper. Cook is a horticulturist who has been with the This Old House brand since the 1980s. On Ask This Old House, he helps homeowners with their landscaping projects and shares his knowledge of gardening and lawn care. The fourth and final host of Ask This Old House is Kevin O'Connor, who has been with the show since 2003. O'Connor is the host and general contractor, and he helps homeowners with a wide range of home improvement projects. He also acts as a liaison between the homeowners and the other experts on the show, coordinating their efforts to get each project done efficiently and effectively. Each episode of Ask This Old House features a different homeowner with a unique home improvement project. The hosts travel to the homeowner's location and work with them to solve their particular issue. Along the way, they offer advice and guidance on how to approach similar projects in the future, providing viewers with valuable DIY tips and tricks. One of the things that sets Ask This Old House apart from other home improvement shows is its focus on educating homeowners. The experts on the show take the time to explain each step of the project in detail, helping viewers understand how they can tackle similar projects on their own. This educational approach has made the show popular with DIY enthusiasts, as well as homeowners who are simply looking to learn more about home improvement. Overall, Ask This Old House is an informative and engaging show that offers practical advice for homeowners looking to improve their homes. With a knowledgeable and experienced team of hosts, the show has become a trusted source of information for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners alike.

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Seasons
Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication
24. Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication
May 25, 2023
Tom Silva replicates a homeowner's spiral-detailed spindles for their Queen Anne Row staircase.
Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter
23. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter
May 18, 2023
Richard troubleshoots why a homeowner's shower leaks when the tub is running and makes the necessary repairs, then in studio, Richard explains why it was a unique repair; Heath deep dives into different wire gauge sizes and the electrical load capabilities of each size; Mark helps a homeowner repair some loose flagstone steps in his entryway and in his basement.
Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole
22. Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole
May 11, 2023
Richard helps a homeowner dealing with cold bath water by installing a reserve tank to fill the bathtub fully with hot water; Mauro shares his favorite tips for cleaning up after painting projects; Tom and Kevin work together to build a set of cornhole boards and after, the Ask This Old House cast come together for a head-to-head cornhole tournament.
Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch
21. Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch
May 4, 2023
Jenn plants a garden; Mark cleans hardscaping; Tom patches a wood floor.
Transition Garden, Granite Post Sign
20. Transition Garden, Granite Post Sign
April 27, 2023
Planting a sun and shade garden; the importance of gutter downspouts; adding street visibility to a farm by remounting an original farm sign and engraving an 1800s granite post.
Attic Insulation, Asphalt Parking Spot
19. Attic Insulation, Asphalt Parking Spot
April 20, 2023
Insulating an attic; irrigation repairs; adding an asphalt parking spot.
Oven Ventilation; Wireless EV Charger
18. Oven Ventilation; Wireless EV Charger
April 15, 2023
Replacing a leaking gas oven; creating a pollinator garden at home; applying wireless electricity technology to electric vehicle chargers in future homes.
Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray
17. Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray
April 6, 2023
Upgrading a fireplace; different landscape tools and how to maintain them for spring; building a bathtub tray out of zebrawood.
Wetlands; Foundation Painting
16. Wetlands; Foundation Painting
March 30, 2023
Exploring wetlands; indoor air quality testing; repainting an exterior concrete foundation.
Shed Organization, Pea Stone Walkway
15. Shed Organization, Pea Stone Walkway
March 23, 2023
Organizing a shed; the importance of yearly service checks for furnaces; installing a pea stone walkway to match an existing walkway at the front of a house.
Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack
14. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack
February 9, 2023
Repairing an antique window; interior paint finishes; developing a landscape design for a small backyard; installing a stone fire pit.
Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration
13. Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration
February 2, 2023
Repairing a deck; constructing a patio; installing landscape lighting and new plantings; installing a firepit.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
12. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
January 26, 2023
The Ask This Old House team volunteer to repair a deck, construct a patio, and install plantings.
Baby Proofing, Septic Systems
11. Baby Proofing, Septic Systems
January 19, 2023
Babyproofing a house by replacing old receptacles and installing cabinet locks and baby gates; the basics of caring for houseplants; how a septic system works and how to maintain it.
Antique Pocket Door, Shaker End Table
10. Antique Pocket Door, Shaker End Table
January 12, 2023
Installing an 1800s antique pocket door with reclaimed hardware; building a Shaker-style-inspired end table; the technological advancements in induction cooktops.
Install Cabinet Hardware, Breaker Trips
9. Install Cabinet Hardware, Breaker Trips
January 5, 2023
Installing kitchen cabinet hardware; types of wallpaper and tools to remove it; how different amped receptacles can cause breaker trips.
Little Free Library
8. Little Free Library
November 17, 2022
Tom and Kevin team up to build a Little Free Library for an elementary school; to bring the library to life, Tom and his daughter, Kate work together to paint and decorate it to look like a school bus. Once the library is complete, Tom and Kevin meet up with students at the elementary school to help them install it and put in their favorite books.
Paint Bathroom Tile, Hot Water Tank Replacement
7. Paint Bathroom Tile, Hot Water Tank Replacement
November 10, 2022
Richard helps remove an old 40-gallon hot water tank; Heath shares safety tips for holiday light decoration; Tom explains how to identify, repair, and prevent woodpecker damage; Mauro shows how to paint over bathroom tile using epoxy acrylic paint.
Sandstone Repair, Awning Installation
6. Sandstone Repair, Awning Installation
November 3, 2022
Summary is not available.
Ep 5
5. Ep 5
October 27, 2022
Summary is not available.
Ep 4
4. Ep 4
October 20, 2022
Summary is not available.
Doorbell Retrofit; Driveway Edging
3. Doorbell Retrofit; Driveway Edging
October 13, 2022
In this episode, Heath installs a doorbell with new wiring, Richard explains bottle traps, and Mark replaces a homeowner’s brick driveway edging with cobblestones.
EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair
2. EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair
October 6, 2022
Heath explains the three levels of EV chargers; Mark weighs pros and cons of different brick patterns; Nathan helps a homeowner repair a cracked built-in china cabinet using MDF panels; Mauro repaints a china cabinet and shows how to paint on MDF.
Water Heater Autopsy; Composting
1. Water Heater Autopsy; Composting
September 29, 2022
Cutting open a retired water heater and diagnosing why it failed; Jenn Nawada talks about her love of educating children about the outdoors; building a compost bin for a net zero elementary school.
Description

Ask This Old House is a long-running television program that has been airing on PBS since 2002. The show is a spin-off of the popular home renovation series This Old House, and features a team of knowledgeable experts who travel the country to help homeowners tackle their home improvement projects.

One of the main hosts of the show is Richard Trethewey, who has been with the This Old House brand since 1979. Trethewey is a licensed master plumber who is known for his expertise in all things plumbing and heating. On Ask This Old House, he shares his knowledge with viewers and helps them tackle plumbing and heating projects in their homes.

Another key member of the Ask This Old House team is Norm Abram. Abram has been a fixture on This Old House since 1979 as well, and is known for his impressive carpentry skills. On Ask This Old House, he helps homeowners with carpentry projects such as building a deck or adding crown molding to a room.

In addition to Trethewey and Abram, Ask This Old House also features Roger Cook, who is the show's landscaper. Cook is a horticulturist who has been with the This Old House brand since the 1980s. On Ask This Old House, he helps homeowners with their landscaping projects and shares his knowledge of gardening and lawn care.

The fourth and final host of Ask This Old House is Kevin O'Connor, who has been with the show since 2003. O'Connor is the host and general contractor, and he helps homeowners with a wide range of home improvement projects. He also acts as a liaison between the homeowners and the other experts on the show, coordinating their efforts to get each project done efficiently and effectively.

Each episode of Ask This Old House features a different homeowner with a unique home improvement project. The hosts travel to the homeowner's location and work with them to solve their particular issue. Along the way, they offer advice and guidance on how to approach similar projects in the future, providing viewers with valuable DIY tips and tricks.

One of the things that sets Ask This Old House apart from other home improvement shows is its focus on educating homeowners. The experts on the show take the time to explain each step of the project in detail, helping viewers understand how they can tackle similar projects on their own. This educational approach has made the show popular with DIY enthusiasts, as well as homeowners who are simply looking to learn more about home improvement.

Overall, Ask This Old House is an informative and engaging show that offers practical advice for homeowners looking to improve their homes. With a knowledgeable and experienced team of hosts, the show has become a trusted source of information for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners alike.

Ask This Old House is a series that is currently running and has 21 seasons (518 episodes). The series first aired on October 10, 2002.

Where to Watch Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ask This Old House on demand at Apple TV, PBS, Tubi TV, Pluto TV and Peacock.

  • Genres
    Home & Garden
  • Cast
    Richard Trethewey
    Norm Abram
    Roger Cook
    Kevin O'Connor
  • Channel
    PBS
  • Premiere Date
    October 10, 2002
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (378)
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