Ask This Old House Season 23, Episode 19: Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

25 min

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

25 min

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

25 min

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

24 min

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

24 min

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

24 min

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

24 min

Humidifier System, End Table

Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.

24 min

Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

25 min

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.

25 min

Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

25 min

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

25 min

Beehives 101, Step Stool

A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.

25 min

Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

25 min

3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.

25 min

Stair Treads, Sconce Install

Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

25 min

Outdoor Shower

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

25 min

Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

25 min

Electric Bill Investigation

The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

25 min

Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.

25 min

Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.

AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

Overseeding, Foundation Repair

Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

Thank You, Roger Cook

Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

Mudroom Cubbies

Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.