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Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting episode still image

Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

Oct 5, 2013

The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet

Oct 12, 2013

Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

Oct 19, 2013

Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading

Oct 26, 2013

Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.

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Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater

Nov 2, 2013

A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.

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Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

Nov 9, 2013

Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.

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Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

Nov 16, 2013

Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.

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Preparing for Severe Weather

Nov 23, 2013

How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.

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Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

Jan 4, 2014

Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

Jan 11, 2014

Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.

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Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

Jan 18, 2014

Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.

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House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

Jan 25, 2014

Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

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Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating

Feb 1, 2014

"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System

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Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

Feb 8, 2014

Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity

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Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

Feb 15, 2014

Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

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Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

Feb 22, 2014

Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom

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High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

Mar 1, 2014

Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.

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Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

Mar 8, 2014

Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera

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Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

Mar 15, 2014

How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.

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Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

Mar 22, 2014

Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.

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Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

Mar 29, 2014

Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.

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Celebrating 300 Episodes

Apr 5, 2014

Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.

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Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

Apr 12, 2014

Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.

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Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

Apr 19, 2014

Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.

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Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

Apr 26, 2014

Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.

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All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon

May 3, 2014

Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.