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Ask This Old House Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Episode 1
Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Sat, Oct 5, 2013 27 mins
Season 12 opens with an explanation of how to use Twitter. Also: replacing an old bulkhead door; getting hot water without waiting.
Episode 2
Building a Garden Bed in Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Sat, Oct 12, 2013 27 mins
Building a garden bed for chili pepper plants in New Mexico; repairing a leaky toilet with a worn-out flange.
Episode 3
No Hands Faucet; Drain
Sat, Oct 19, 2013 27 mins
Replacing a leaking kitchen faucet with a hands-free model; installing a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. Also: rechargeable batteries are explained.
Episode 4
Installing a Pre-hung Front Door; Using Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Sat, Oct 26, 2013 27 mins
A pre-hung front door is installed. Also: using big containers for screening and shading in a backyard.
Episode 5
Shade; Hybrid Heater
Sat, Nov 2, 2013 27 mins
Santa Fe-style architecture is explored during a visit to Santa Fe, N.M.; and the proper way to use a wheelbarrow is explained. Also: adding a shade sail to a deck; installing a hybrid water heater.
Episode 6
Leaky Skylight; Noisy Toilet
Sat, Nov 9, 2013 27 mins
A leaky skylight is replaced; a noisy toilet is repaired.
Episode 7
Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Sat, Nov 16, 2013 27 mins
A maple tree is planted; an underground master bathroom is worked on.
Episode 8
Preparing for Severe Weather
Sat, Nov 23, 2013 27 mins
A safe room for tornado protection; hurricane window protection; a whole-house standby generator. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore on how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.
Episode 9
Demonstrating Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Sat, Jan 4, 2014 27 mins
Various uses for a router are demonstrated. Also: replacing an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs.
Episode 10
Irrigation; Heat Pump
Sat, Jan 11, 2014 27 mins
How to install an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; and a heat-pump water heater. Also: re-using an old garden-hose reel.
Episode 11
Crown Molding; Post
Sat, Jan 18, 2014 27 mins
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post. Also: cement vs. concrete vs. mortar.
Episode 12
Humidifier; Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Sat, Jan 25, 2014 27 mins
How to install a whole-house humidifier; and hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Episode 13
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Sat, Feb 1, 2014 27 mins
"Waffle gardening," which is a method of growing vegetables in an arid climate, is explained; mechanical dampers are added to a forced-air heating system; and a way to bisect angles is demonstrated.
Episode 14
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Sat, Feb 8, 2014 27 mins
A rotted porch post is repaired; high indoor humidity is reduced.
Episode 15
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Sat, Feb 15, 2014 27 mins
Fitting a box spring mattress up a narrow staircase; repairing a light switch. Also: options for filtering drinking water.
Episode 16
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
Sat, Feb 22, 2014 27 mins
A clawfoot tub with shower is installed; and a permanent fire-escape ladder is installed in a bedroom. Also: the best way to prune trees.
Episode 17
Building a High Tunnel Greenhouse in Mississippi; Converting Recessed Lights into Pendants
Sat, Mar 1, 2014 27 mins
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Also: the best types of pliers and wrenches.
Episode 18
Quieting a Squealing Shower in New Hampshire; Installing a DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Sat, Mar 8, 2014 27 mins
Quieting a squealing shower; installing a security system and video camera.
Episode 19
Starting Plants From Seed; Building a Movable Kitchen Island
Sat, Mar 15, 2014 27 mins
How to start plants from seed. Also: replacing an outdoor hose spigot with one that will never freeze; and building a movable kitchen island.
Episode 20
Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork from the Inside
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 27 mins
How to plant a low-cost privacy screen; and seal ductwork from the inside.
Episode 21
Patching a Hole in Baseboard; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Sat, Mar 29, 2014 27 mins
Replacing a shower valve; patching a hole in a baseboard; maintaining a lawn mower.
Episode 22
Celebrating 300 Episodes
Sat, Apr 5, 2014 27 mins
The series' 300th episode recalls favorite moments and shares behind-the-scenes secrets.
Episode 23
Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Sat, Apr 12, 2014 27 mins
How to build a simple table from solid fir; and get rid of tree stumps. Also: solar energy is discussed.
Episode 24
Making a Home Accessible; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Sat, Apr 19, 2014 27 mins
Making a home wheelchair-accessible includes modifying a bathroom and several sets of stairs. Also: a dangerous staircase is rebuilt for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Episode 25
Replacing Outdated Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working With Concrete
Sat, Apr 26, 2014 27 mins
Fluorescent under-cabinet lights are replaced with LED fixtures. Also: working with concrete; the energy-saving potential of temperature setbacks on thermostats.
Episode 26
All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
Sat, May 3, 2014 27 mins
New cabinets are installed; a look at countertop options. Also: chef Michael Symon's Cleveland home and restaurant kitchens are visited.