Ask This Old House
Season 15 Episode 9 - Microgreens, Elevator
Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator for a young man with disabilities. Jenn Nawada investigates how to grow microgreens. Tom explains the best way to match historic moldings. And Richard diagnoses a problem with well water.
Subtitles: English
Directed by:Heath Racela
Season 15
S15:E01 - Windows, Robotic Mower
In the premiere of the 15th season, Tom replaces sash balancers on an antique window. Roger and Kevin check out the benefits of a robotic lawnmower. And Richard talks about treating water with lead.
S15:E02 - Fire Safety, Strainer
Kevin visits Chicago to explore the dangers of home fires and ways to stay safe. Scott shows off a portable generator that doesn't run on gas. Richard finds a rusted sink strainer in the kitchen. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
S15:E03 - Bookshelf, Plants
Tom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.
S15:E04 - Orchard, Water Heater
Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them.
S15:E05 - Deck, Conceal Wiring
Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.
S15:E06 - Room Zones, Wall Patch
Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
S15:E07 - Robotic Wall, Bench
In Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.
S15:E08 - Laundry, Table Saw
Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch. In How to Choose and Install Laundry Appliances, Richard is in Seattle to help a couple choose laundry appliances that will be energy efficient.
S15:E09 - Microgreens, Elevator
Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator for a young man with disabilities. Jenn Nawada investigates how to grow microgreens. Tom explains the best way to match historic moldings. And Richard diagnoses a problem with well water.
S15:E10 - Workshop, Light Switch
Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.
S15:E11 - Walkway, Mead, Wiring
Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
S15:E12 - Heating, Hand Saw, LED
Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them. Richard helps a homeowner diagnose a problem with a hot water radiator. The guys have a small, orange cone, but “What is it?”
S15:E13 - Garden, Shed, Stains
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns how to garden on a rooftop. Tom gives tips on removing ceiling stains. And Scott brings power to a homeowner’s shed
S15:E14 - Future House, Offerman
Kevin heads to Los Angeles to meet up with Nick Offerman and get a firsthand look at the comedian’s woodworking shop. Home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at a new device to track home energy usage in Future House. And Richard shows what happens when you use the wrong soap in the dishwasher.
S15:E15 - NASA, Simulated Panels
Tom is in Cincinnati to create a simulated wainscoting out of base cap molding. NASA astronaut Mike Foreman visits the barn to show off a few space tools and inspire the next generation of skilled laborers. Richard helps a homeowner struggling to get enough hot water for his children’s bath time.
S15:E16 - Build It, Downlights
Tom and Kevin use scrap wood to create an end grain cutting board in Build It. Scott installs surface-mounted downlights in a living room. Roger discusses the best ways to keep mice out of your house. And the guys ask, “What is it?”
S15:E17 - Light Lift, Kentucky Lawn Care
Roger is in Kentucky – the Bluegrass State – to bring back a lawn’s luster. Scott gives a homeowner a lift by installing a motorized winch to raise and lower a light. Tom has tips and tricks for using a jigsaw
S15:E18 - Passage Set, Landscape
Tom gives a homeowner a tutorial on installing a passage set on his closet door. Jenn Nawada uses an historic design as a guide to transform an overgrown backyard. Richard shows off the latest in toilet technology.
S15:E19 - Hot Water, Storm Door
Richard revisits a homeowner to deal with a hot water issue. Tom installs a storm door
S15:E20 - Build It, Cable Lights
Tom and Kevin are ready to bring the family together with a home message center in Build It. Scott brightens up a room by adding cable-powered fixtures. And Richard shares an emotional story about the need for carbon monoxide detectors.
S15:E21 - Water Filter, Fire Pit
See Richard help a homeowner improve her drinking water with a whole house filter. Jenn Nawada creates a backyard sanctuary with a patio and granite fire pit. Watch Tom explain the differences between soft and hard wood.
S15:E22 - Generator, Wood Floor
Visiting the show’s 49th state! See Scott head to Alaska to hook up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house. Watch Tom repair a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Richard gives an inside look at dishwasher cycles.
S15:E23 - Primer, Pipes, Heat
A clogged drain has Richard fishing cameras through pipes to locate the problem. Scott warms up a chilly bathroom by installing an electric convection heater. Painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
S15:E24 - Cedar Planter, 3D Scan
See Tom and Kevin use western red cedar to create a planter box in Build It. Watch home technology expert Ross Trethewey feature a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors in Future House. Scott explains the need for surge protection.
S15:E25 - Rain Garden, Lighting
Protecting the environment – Watch Jenn plant a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands. See Scott brighten up a dim bedroom with new overhead lighting. Tom gives tips on installing cabinet hardware accurately and consistently.
S15:E26 - Hawaii Makes 50!
That makes 50! The guys complete the show’s run of every U.S. state. Tom learns how to create a unique keepsake box from island materials in Build It. Richard looks at a new way to store solar energy. Roger helps a family grow an organic garden.
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