Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House, Durable Landscape, Cutting Board

Season 20, Episode 2

A landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic; water heaters; building a cutting board.

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2-Prong Outlet, Deck Stair Railing
S20 E1 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Pipe soldering; replacing two-prong receptacles; building deck stair railings.

Durable Landscape, Cutting Board
S20 E2 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

A landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic; water heaters; building a cutting board.

Hole Patches, Threshold Repair
S20 E3 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Options for ground cover plants; different techniques for patching wall holes; patching brick holes.

Wood Floors, DIY Ice Rink
S20 E4 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Removing dried paint from a paintbrush; installing tongue and groove flooring; DIY ice rink.

Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights
S20 E5 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

The pros and cons of smart doorbells; painting wood paneling; tools; installing recessed lights.

Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101
S20 E6 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Varieties of bricks; solderless connections; adding asphalt shingles to a roof.

Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets
S20 E7 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Putting a garden to bed before winter; painting a kitchen cabinet; installing exterior door trim.

An Ask This Old House Barn Raising
S20 E8 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Rebuilding a chicken barn, including reframing and hooking up new electrical wiring.

Drill Drivers, Patio Expansion
S20 E9 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Options available on drill drivers; using a voltage tester; extending an existing patio.

Camilla's Workshop
S20 E10 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Working with a young woodworker to set up a workshop in a garage; building a workbench.

Holiday Projects
S20 E11 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Identifying and caring for holly plants; how dishwashers work; turning Christmas ornaments.

WiFi Extension, Tub Drain
S20 E12 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Table saw blades; extending WiFi service; replacing a tub drain.

Rot Repair, Heat Pumps
S20 E13 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it and how to repair it; heat pump technology.

Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell
S20 E14 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Light fixtures; repairing a crack in plaster; raising a drywell in a driveway.

Celebrating 20 Years
S20 E15 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

The cast reflects on the 20th anniversary of "Ask This Old House," including how the show was made.

Vinyl Floor, Heating Bill Savings
S20 E16 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Cost-effective ways to save money on a heating bill; replacing a vinyl kitchen floor.

Water Fountain, Supply Chains
S20 E17 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Making a stone water fountain for the garden; breaking down miter saw blades; supply chain issues.

Porch Column, Smart Thermostats
S20 E18 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Smart thermostats and their features; switch legs; replacing an old rotted porch column base.

Harvesting Shrubs, Box Joint Jig
S20 E19 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

How shrubs are harvested; sealing windows for the winter; building a box joint jig.

Concrete Driveway, Spray Paint
S20 E20 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Bidets and their functions; using spray paint for small home projects; home energy assessment.

Hall Closet, Block Retaining Wall
S20 E21 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Composting at home; custom built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves for a hall closet; retaining wall.

Fireplace Repairs, Clog Fixes
S20 E22 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Basic voltages of cordless tools; handling simple clogs in a bathroom sink, kitchen sink and toilet.

Window Boxes, Smart Panels
S20 E23 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Smart electric panels and how they work; replacing a toilet seat; building window flower boxes.

Fence Gate, Container Pool
S20 E24 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Different ways to fix scratches on wood furniture; installing a shipping container pool.

Wobbly Toilet, LED Lightbulbs
S20 E25 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Making a stone birdbath; fixing a wobbly toilet; repairing a sticky faucet handle.

Outdoor Vinyl Fence, Beehive
S20 E26 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Houseplants for areas of shade and sun; drilling holes to run electrical wire; vinyl fence.

DIY Birdbath, Newel Post Repair
S20 E27 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Mounting a television; building a birdbath; repairing a Newel post damaged by a dog.

Garage Door, Plumbing Fixes
S20 E28 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Hammers; controlling plumbing emergencies; replacing a garage door.

Hydrangeas, Deck Railing
S20 E29 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Varieties of hydrangeas; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; refinishing deck railings and posts.

Toilet Seat, Lockset Repair
S20 E30 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Replacing a toilet seat; building a pergola; repairing a century-old full mortise lockset.

Succulents, Water Filter
S20 E31 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Different types of succulents; installing a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter; milk stool.

Electrical Tools, Energy Audit
S20 E32 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Using common electrical tools; an in-depth home energy assessment; painting.

Celebrating Fathers as Mentors
S20 E33 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Fathers as mentors; airflow in buildings; finishing a baseball bat display case.

Light Fixture, Finish Nailers
S20 E34 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Simple trick for drawing a perfect ellipse; moving a light fixture and patching the ceiling.

Crown Molding; Future of Solar
S20 E35 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Applying caulk in gaps; installing crown molding around corner angles; the future of solar.

Soil Testing, Adding a Receptacle
S20 E36 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

How to test soil at home; adding a receptacle to a kitchen island.

Deck Chairs, Damp Basement
S20 E37 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Spacing balusters evenly; drilling holes in studs to run wire; building deck chairs.

Pond Maintenance, Demilune Table
S20 E38 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Finishes for brick and concrete; maintaining a small backyard pond; building a Demilune table.

Pizza Oven Repair, What Is It?
S20 E39 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Track saws; repointing an outdoor pizza oven; a 20th anniversary "What Is It?" segment.

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  • About this Episode
  • Experts guide viewers through home improvement techniques by making house calls all over America.
  • GenreDocumentary, Reality
  • Seasons5
  • StudioPublic Broadcasting Service

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