Ask This Old House — Season 12

Oct 201330m

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?"

Oct 201330m

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?"

Oct 201330m

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?"

Oct 201330m

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

Nov 201330m

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.

Nov 201330m

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

Nov 201330m

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

Nov 201330m

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.

Jan 201430m

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?"

Jan 201430m

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

Jan 201430m

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

Jan 201430m

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

Feb 201430m

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

Feb 201430m

Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity

Feb 201430m

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

Feb 201430m

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

Mar 201430m

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

Mar 201430m

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

Mar 201430m

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

Mar 201430m

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

Mar 201430m

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

Apr 201430m

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

Apr 201430m

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

Apr 201430m

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

Apr 201430m

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

May 201430m

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