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Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers - and we make house calls! The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada.

E24 | Smart Thermostat, Bluestone Clear | Ask This Old House

23m 42s

Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he's missing a common wire; Mauro Henrique shares deck staining tips, what stain options are available, and the level of maintenance required for each type of stain; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner revive his bluestone patio by showing how to use the appropriate tools and materials to clean it.

Episodes

  • E24 | Smart Thermostat, Bluestone Clear | Ask This Old House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E24 | Smart Thermostat, Bluestone Clear | Ask This Old House

    S22 E24 - 23m 42s

    Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he's missing a common wire; Mauro Henrique shares deck staining tips, what stain options are available, and the level of maintenance required for each type of stain; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner revive his bluestone patio by showing how to use the appropriate tools and materials to clean it.

  • E23 | Garden Restore, Bathroom Fan | Ask This Old House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E23 | Garden Restore, Bathroom Fan | Ask This Old House

    S22 E23 - 23m 42s

    Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner improve the soil conditions of her garden bed before installing new plantings; a New Hampshire painter and business owner shares her journey in the trade; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner mitigate bathroom moisture by installing a remote bath vent and timer switch but runs into some trouble when he finds old wiring in the wall.

  • E22 | Paint Dark Basement, Bat House | Ask This Old House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E22 | Paint Dark Basement, Bat House | Ask This Old House

    S22 E22 - 23m 42s

    Mauro Henrique shows a homeowner how to brighten up her basement apartment by painting with various paint concentrations; Richard Trethewey and Mark McCullough explain a variety of culprits and solutions for basements that are struggling with water issues; In Build It, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Silva show how to construct a bat house.

Schedule

  • Ask This Old House: Smart Thermostat Wires; Bluestone Cleaning: TVSS: Iconic

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    Smart Thermostat Wires; Bluestone Cleaning

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Installing a smart thermostat after finding a wiring issue; staining a deck to protect and maintain it; cleaning a bluestone patio.
  • Ask This Old House: Smart Thermostat Wires; Bluestone Cleaning: TVSS: Iconic

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    Smart Thermostat Wires; Bluestone Cleaning

    Sunday
    May 19

    30 Minutes

    Installing a smart thermostat after finding a wiring issue; staining a deck to protect and maintain it; cleaning a bluestone patio.
  • Ask This Old House: Plunge Pool; Heat Pump: TVSS: Iconic

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    Plunge Pool; Heat Pump

    Monday
    May 20

    30 Minutes

    Jenn installs a plunge pool in a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater.
  • Ask This Old House: Window Repair; Space House Tour: TVSS: Iconic

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    Window Repair; Space House Tour

    Tuesday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    Mark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window; Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about technology used on the International Space Station.
  • Ask This Old House: Stone Walkway; Rustic Headboard: TVSS: Iconic

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    Stone Walkway; Rustic Headboard

    Wednesday
    May 22

    30 Minutes

    Mark installs a front walkway using natural stone; Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter's tape; Tom and Kevin build a headboard using rustic barnboard.
  • Ask This Old House: Garage Heat; DIY Security System: TVSS: Iconic

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    Garage Heat; DIY Security System

    Thursday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    Richard installs a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue with foundations in the Northeast.
  • Ask This Old House: Crown Molding; Strip Wallpaper: TVSS: Iconic

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    Crown Molding; Strip Wallpaper

    Friday
    May 24

    30 Minutes

    Tom installs crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors; Richard discusses toilet seats; Mauro teaches apprentice Mary how to strip wallpaper without using any chemicals.
  • Ask This Old House: Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray: TVSS: Iconic

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    Firebox Restoration; Tool Storage Organization

    Saturday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    IAQ testing; restoring a Victorian firebox; transitioning landscapes from spring to summer; organizing a tool storage cabinet.
  • Ask This Old House: Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray: TVSS: Iconic

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    Firebox Restoration; Tool Storage Organization

    Sunday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    IAQ testing; restoring a Victorian firebox; transitioning landscapes from spring to summer; organizing a tool storage cabinet.
  • Ask This Old House: Storage Bench; Old Shower Valve: TVSS: Iconic

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    Storage Bench; Old Shower Valve

    Monday
    May 27

    30 Minutes

    Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and Mauro paints it; Richard helps a homeowner whose shower runs cold if there's hot water needed elsewhere in the house.
  • Ask This Old House: Swap Door Swing; Tropical Yard: TVSS: Iconic

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    Swap Door Swing; Tropical Yard

    Tuesday
    May 28

    30 Minutes

    Tools that make good gifts; Jenn helps a homeowner design a tropical backyard landscape; former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door.
  • Ask This Old House: Fireplace Makeover; Drip Edges: TVSS: Iconic

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    Fireplace Makeover; Drip Edges

    Wednesday
    May 29

    30 Minutes

    Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look; Richard shares advice on maintaining water heaters; Tom demonstrates the importance of a drip edge.
  • Ask This Old House: Swing Set; Robotic Construction: TVSS: Iconic

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    Swing Set; Robotic Construction

    Thursday
    May 30

    30 Minutes

    Tom builds a DIY swing set; Nathan demonstrates how to build saw horses using leftover materials; Ross learns about automated home construction.
  • Ask This Old House: Concrete Walkway; Jimmy DiResta: TVSS: Iconic

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    Concrete Walkway; Jimmy DiResta

    Friday
    May 31

    30 Minutes

    Mark replaces a concrete walkway with brick pavers; Richard explains how gas piping is installed in a home; Kevin returns to upstate New York to build a farmhouse table with maker Jimmy DiResta.
  • Ask This Old House: Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray: TVSS: Iconic

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    Rose Test Garden; Wall Tile Replacement

    Saturday
    Jun 1

    30 Minutes

    The International Rose Test Garden; replacing damaged bathroom tiles; reviewing comments from viewers.
  • Ask This Old House: Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray: TVSS: Iconic

    Ask This Old House

    Rose Test Garden; Wall Tile Replacement

    Sunday
    Jun 2

    30 Minutes

    The International Rose Test Garden; replacing damaged bathroom tiles; reviewing comments from viewers.

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