Ask This Old House
Season 17 Episode 23 - Scorched Floor, Hardy Plantings
Ross tests out a new, smart stud finder; Nathan travels to Portland, Oregon to repair an original wood floor that was burned from a face down hot iron; Tom gives a general overview of a table saw and the best techniques to use it safely and effectively; Jenn helps a homeowner replace and improve foundation plantings that have been crushed from snow piles.
Subtitles: English
Directed by:Heath Racela
Season 17
S17:E01 - Plunge Pool, Heat Pump
Jenn installs a plunge pool for a homeowner with a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Celebration, Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater.
S17:E02 - Window Repair, Space House Tour
Mark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window; in Future House, Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about the technology they use on the International Space Station to keep the astronauts alive.
S17:E03 - Stone Walkway, Rustic Headboard
Mark installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone; Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter's tape; Tom and Kevin build a headboard using rustic barn board.
S17:E04 - Garage Heat, DIY Security System
Richard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast.
S17:E05 - Crown Molding, Strip Wallpaper
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.
S17:E06 - Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve
In Build It, Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and then Mauro paints it; Richard travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house.
S17:E07 - Swap Door Swing, Tropical Yard
The team discusses tools that make good gifts; Jenn returns to her home state of Florida to help a homeowner design a tropical landscape for his backyard; former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door.
S17:E08 - Fireplace Makeover, Drip Edges
Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and then Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look; Richard shares some advice on maintaining water heaters; Tom demonstrates the importance of a properly installed drip edge
S17:E09 - Swing Set, Robotic Construction
Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a DIY swing set for their young son; Nathan demonstrates how to build saw horses using leftover materials from the jobsite; in Future House, Ross learns about automated home construction.
S17:E10 - Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta
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.
S17:E11 - Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent
Kevin travels to Portland, Oregon to learn how to protect homes from earthquakes; Mark stains concrete; in Open House, Tom explains why and how to change the locks in a new home; Richard travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent.
S17:E12 - Cabinet Upgrade, Secret Garden
Nathan upgrades a kitchen to have soft close cabinets; the team shares some home inspection nightmares; Richard and Kevin discuss how gas regulators work and how their malfunction caused gas explosions in Lawrence, MA; Jenn cleans up an overgrown garden and redesigns it as a secret garden.
S17:E13 - Closet Door, Bathroom Paint
Tom travels to Pittsburgh to replace a bi-fold closet door with one that is more appropriate for the house; Jenn discusses alternatives to flower bouquets that make great gifts; Mauro paints a bathroom using a mold resistant paint.
S17:E14 - Vertical Garden, Toilet Factory
Jenn installs a vertical garden to maximize space for a homeowner; Tom explains the uses for different drill bits; Richard travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that help save water.
S17:E15 - Stucco Repair, Gas Dryer
Mark travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; Tom explains how air compressors work; Richard helps an expecting couple select and install a gas dryer.
S17:E16 - Paint Metal Railing, Wine Rack
Mauro helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty, metal railing; Richard discusses some innovations that can make clearing a clogged sink easier; Tom and Kevin build a wine rack out of a reclaimed beam
S17:E17 - Prairie Grasses, Solar Flower
Jenn partners with an ecologist in Cheyenne, Wyoming to learn about different types of prairie grasses and how to care for them; Kevin learns about ways to make a home more resistant against wildfires; in Future House, Ross sees a robotic, ground mounted solar array that mimics a sunflower.
S17:E18 - Smart Irrigation, Jimmy DiResta
Jenn travels to Orlando to upgrade an irrigation system; the team looks at more Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom discusses kitchen renovations; Kevin returns to upstate New York to build an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with maker Jimmy DiResta.
S17:E19 - Water Filter, Bathroom Caulking
Richard travels to Los Angeles to update a water filter on a retro faucet; Mark explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers; Nathan explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw; Tom demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub.
S17:E20 - Fix Foundation, Textured Ceiling
Mark repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation and shares an important lesson about water management on the outside of the house; Tom discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion; instead of scraping, Mauro smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound.
S17:E21 - Stair Treads, Gas Stove Pipe
Tom teaches a homeowner how to replace split-level stair treads in his mid-century modern home; Jenn shares some tips about pruners; Richard shortens a gas pipe for a homeowner whose new stove does not fit against the wall because it is getting stuck on the pipe.
S17:E22 - Restore Fireplace, Porch Swing
Roger and Jenn share some tips for killing weeds without hurting the lawn; Mark delicately restores a damaged, historic fireplace that is built with custom, nearly irreplaceable bricks; Richard and Ross discuss improvements to thermostats and how they contribute to comfort in a home; Tom adds structure to a porch in order to safely hang a swing.
S17:E23 - Scorched Floor, Hardy Plantings
Ross tests out a new, smart stud finder; Nathan travels to Portland, Oregon to repair an original wood floor that was burned from a face down hot iron; Tom gives a general overview of a table saw and the best techniques to use it safely and effectively; Jenn helps a homeowner replace and improve foundation plantings that have been crushed from snow piles.
S17:E24 - Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch
Tom discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project; Richard travels to Orlando to diagnose and repair an HVAC system that is creating way too much humidity; Mauro demonstrates the technique for using a paint sprayer; Mark travels to Denver to patch a hole in a brick wall.
S17:E25 - Deck Staining, Water Monitoring
Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife; Mauro teaches a homeowner how to re-stain her deck; Mark demonstrates the best way to build a fire in order to prevent smoke from filling up the room; in Future House, Ross travels to Los Angeles to learn about innovations being made to automatic water shutoff valves.
S17:E26 - Historic Plantings, Wood Utensils
Jenn helps a homeowner add some curb appeal to his house using Victorian plants to match the design of his house; the team shares more home inspection nightmares; Mauro demonstrates how to accurately match a paint color; Tom and Kevin hand carve wooden serving utensils using leftover pine from a previous Build It project.
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