Ask This Old House

Tom helps two homeowners build a two-level deck from start to finish.

Richard and Ross explain why, when, where, and how to prevent major plumbing failures.

Roger, Jenn and Mark explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway.

Jenn explains how various climates across the U.S. impact the design of landscapes.

Tom and Kevin explain everything you need to know about maintaining and repairing windows

Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada show you everything about installing water features.

Kevin, Tom, Richard and Mark explain how fireplaces can be updated and maintained.

The team address a variety of projects that might pop up during the holiday season.

Nathan installs a reclaimed beam mantel; Richard talks faucets; Ross explores geothermal.

Heath installs landscape lights; Richard explains siphons; Mark repairs a brick walkway.

Jenn cleans up a garden; Ross talks air filters; Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.

Richard replaces a valve; Mauro paints a radiator cover; Tom discusses load bearing walls.

Richard installs a mini split; Jenn talks Japanese maples; Nathan installs butcher block.

Mark installs precast concrete steps; Mauro paints a table; Heath installs a lamppost.

Ross explores landscape technology; Mark explains deicers; Tom and Kevin build a bench.

Tom makes a Dutch door; Richard installs a garbage disposal; Mark and Jenn reface a wall.

Tom discusses sanding; Mauro uses a power washer; Heath installs deck railing lights.

Richard moves baseboard heat; Jenn talks arborvitaes; Tom and Kevin build a cooler bench.

Jenn installs smart irrigation; Heath talks flickering lights; Mark repoints brick steps.

Richard talks spigots; Mauro paints siding; Jenn maintains pruners; Nathan builds a gate.

Jenn talks echinaceas; Richard replaces a sink; Mark cuts stone; Tom finishes a kitchen.

Heath performs an electrical inspection; Tom restores a door; more inspection nightmares.

Richard and Nathan install a dishwasher; Jenn explains mulch; Tom turns a rolling pin.

Richard installs a shutoff valve; Jenn talks ornamental grasses; Nathan replaces a hanger.

Tom and Kevin set up a home gym; Mauro talks colors; Mark updates a fireplace.