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Ask This Old House - Episode Guide

Season 1

Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2002 (60 min)

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In the debut episode, host Steve Thomas joins Richard , Roger, and Tom in the Ask This Old House loft to give viewers a chance to ask questions and get expert advice about their homes.

Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2002 (60 min)

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Roger demonstrates different ways to mend a damaged garden hose. Richard shows plumbing tools he recommends for homeowners. Tom explains how to use a square as a guide for cross-cutting. Tom fixes a noisy garage door opener. Roger helps with a muddy lawn under swings.

Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom helps to hide an ugly back stoop. He shows the different adhesives and fasteners used, as well as more traditional types of decking. Steve and Roger demonstrate a new product that could rid backyards of mosquitoes. Richard Trethewey shows the proper technique for installing a thermostat on an old radiator.

Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2002 (60 min)

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Richard installs an air eliminator valve on a hydronic heating system. Tom shows how to remove nails without damaging trim. Steve and Roger maintain a snow blower. Painting contractor Jim Clark shows ways to clean and maintain old paintbrushes. Tom shows how to use sisal and jute rope to fill the gaps in a 160-year-old pine floor.

Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom and Steve demonstrate two types of floor sanders: a traditional drum sander and a random orbital sander. Roger and Steve dig post holes for a new fence. Richard replaces a corroded pipe on a a boiler. Tom gives Steve a lesson in proper caulking technique.

Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom repairs a cracked plaster ceiling in a condominium. Richard and Steve rebuild a toilet to prevent it from continuously filling. Roger uses a stump grinder to remove an old tree stump. Tom replaces a broken pane of glass and reglazes a window sash.

Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom repairs a sagging floor in a three-family house. The failing beam is jacked up, new concrete footings poured, and several new lally columns installed. Roger works with chainsaw expert Tim Ard to sharpen and maintain his saws.

Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It? Lattice Project

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom shows Steve how to cut wooden bung holes and install them in decking. Painter Jim Clark visits a viewer and shows her why the new paint in her bathroom is cracking and peeling. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows how to build an attractive outdoor lattice.

Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom replaces a rotting basement window and installs a new dryer vent. Painting expert Jim Clark shows the proper technique for painting a pre-hung six-panel door. Electrician Allen Gallant installs a new power outlet in a dining room, and Roger shows Steve how to replace the string on a weed trimmer.

Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2002 (60 min)

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Richard and Steve take apart an old washing machine to determine why it's making a loud rumbling. Roger Cook uses a pressure washer to clean off a slippery walkway. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom demonstrates different types of spirit levels, and Richard helps fix a leaky kitchen faucet.

Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2002 (60 min)

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Roger and garden tool expert Paul Schneider discuss different types of hand pruners. Tom Silva helps repair and reinstall their broken shutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard shows Steve several models of instantaneous water heaters, then examine a tankless hot water system.

Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 26, 2002 (60 min)

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Tom shows different types of store-bought sawhorses and teaches Steve how to build a pair from scratch. Richard installs a new frost-proof outdoor faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger then shows Steve how to collect and compost leaves.

Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It? Splitting Logs

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2003 (60 min)

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Painter Jim Clark shows the several different types of paint sprayers and demonstrates proper technique. Steve enlists the help of chimney expert Mark Schaub to replace a broken fireplace damper. The guys ask "What Is It?" Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different ways to split logs for firewood.

No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2003 (60 min)

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Richard installs a new shower faucet that will eliminate the chance of scalding. Roger and Steve head outside to test the latest robotic lawn mowers. Tom and an animal control expert help "critter-proof" a house.

Stubborn Ivy; What Is It? Replacing a Bathroom Window

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2003 (60 min)

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Roger removes ivy. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom replaces the window in a third-floor condominium bathroom. Tom explains the proper way to measure for a replacement window.

Aerating the Lawn; What Is It? Hanging Pictures

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2003 (60 min)

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Painter Jim Clark shows Steve the proper way to paint the exterior of a double-hung window. Roger helps aerate and fertilize a lawn. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom then shows Steve different ways to hang a picture on a hollow wall.

Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2003 (60 min)

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Richard installs an automatic water shutoff valve on a combination washer/dryer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows Steve the proper technique for preparing drywall joints. Richard discusses different types of plumbing torches.

Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom Silva shows several products that are designed to keep leaves and other debris out of rain gutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard repairs a wobbly toilet.

New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom Silva helps remove the aluminum siding around a window and repair the damaged sill. The guys ask "What Is It?" Painting expert Jim Clark shows Steve how to use different types of paint rollers. Roger and knife sharpening expert Stan Watson sharpen kitchen knives.

Snow Removal; What Is It? Fixing a Sash

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2003 (60 min)

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Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different types of snow shovels and snow throwers. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom helps repair the broken sash cords on an old window.

Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2003 (60 min)

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Richard examines a leaky shower tub faucet and repairs the fixture. The guys ask "What Is It?" Painting expert Jim Clark helps homeowners Kathleen and Kevin O'Connor remove painted wallpaper. Tom and Steve demonstrate several hot glue guns, including a new cordless model.

Crown Molding; What Is It? Keeping Out the Cold

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom installs crown molding. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard helps a Chicago-area homeowner install insulation to prevent his bathroom pipes from freezing.

Kitchen Disposer; What Is It? Hearing Protection

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2003 (60 min)

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Richard installs a new garbage disposer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger and hearing protection expert Dr. Mark Stephenson test the decibel level of several power tools. They show Tom several new types of hearing protection.

The Dutchman; What Is It? Flood Prevention

Episode: 1x25 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom repairs an exterior door jamb by installing a dutchman. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard prevents a basement from flooding by installing a leak sensor and automatic water shutoff valve on a water heater.

Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes

Episode: 1x26 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2003 (60 min)

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Richard shows Steve several different ways to clear a toilet stoppage. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom installs a new set of folding attic stairs and Roger shows Steve how to start tomato plants from seeds.

Season 2

Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2003 (60 min)

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New host Kevin O'Connor arrives at the barn (a little late) and meets Roger, Richard, and Tom. Tom and Kevin discuss different types of deadbolts and demonstrate how to install one. Roger trims some hedges. Richard and Kevin fix a heating system.

Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom Silva secures a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard replaces a 50-year-old water heater with a new model designed to meet strict new national safety regulations.

Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2003 (60 min)

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Roger turns a neglected slate walkway into an attractive and safe footpath. Te guys ask "What is it?" Richard helps diagnose and repair a frustrating leak in a fiberglass shower stall.

Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom shows Kevin how to repair different size holes in drywall. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard replaces a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet with a new model designed to fit an existing flange.

Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2003 (60 min)

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Roger installs a backyard drywell to handle the torrent of the rainfall from roof gutters. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom shows how to install a safety grab bar in a bathtub.

Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2003 (60 min)

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Tom shows host Kevin how to install interior window trim. Roger Cook enlists the help of landscape architect Tom Wirth to help hide a group of unsightly utility boxes. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows a simple fix for the broken kitchen spray hose.

Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2003 (60 min)

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Roger Cook helps plant ivy and pachysandra. Tom Silva heads off to Florida to help Miami homeowner Marc Jacobson unstick the sash on his double-hung windows.

Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2003 (60 min)

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Chimney expert Mark Schaub helps homeowner Terry Peterson repair the water heater flue in his chimney. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard installs an "anti-sweat" valve to prevent condensation on a toilet tank.

Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2004 (60 min)

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Tom Silva fixes stubborn sliding closet doors. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin the basics of electric radiant floor heat. Then Kevin and preservation specialist Sally Zimmerman use a new software package to help homeowners select historically appropriate exterior paint colors.

Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2004 (60 min)

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Richard Trethewey and a water specialist examine water quality and discuss the installation of a water softener and sediment filter. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom replaces a rotten board in her oak hardwood flooring.

Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2004 (60 min)

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Tom snakes wire for a pair of outdoor speakers. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger and Kevin head outside to plant a magnolia tree in front of the barn.

Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2004 (60 min)

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Roger shows a homeowner how to protect his ornamental shrubs from the ravages of hungry deer. Richard answers a viewer's question about PVC pipe connections. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom heads out to help the Ryan family fix a shower door.

Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2004 (60 min)

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Tom shows Kevin how to cut a pane of glass safely and accurately. Roger helps a homeowner beautify a fieldstone wall behind her home with two varieties of flowering vines. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard installs a portable air conditioning unit in an overheated attic apartment.

Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2004 (60 min)

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Tom helps installs basecap molding. Electrician Allen Gallant shows host Kevin how to purchase electrical wire by the foot. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger shows a family how to collect sap from a maple tree and turn it into maple syrup.

Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint

Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2004 (60 min)

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Richard Trethewey removes a baseboard heater to prepare for a complete remodeling of his bathroom. Richard returns to help the homeowner install radiant heat. The guys ask "What is it?" Painting expert Jim Clark helps a homeowner prepare his aluminum siding for a brand-new paint job.

Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door

Episode: 2x25 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2004 (60 min)

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Richard examines a viewer's corroded copper pipes and identifies the source of the corrosion: a rusty hot water heater. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner replace the worn-out weather stripping around his drafty kitchen door.

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Season 11

Concrete Counters, Plumbing Connections

Episode: 11x25 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2013

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Kevin works with an expert to fabricate and install custom concrete countertops. Richard shows how to make watertight connections without soldering. Roger Cook demonstrates several new cordless landscape tools.

Season 12

Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

Episode: 12x23 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2014 (60 min)

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Tom and Kevin build a simple table from solid fir, and Kevin works with a wood finishing expert to stain and finish it. Roger shows a homeowner how to get rid of tree stumps. And Richard discusses the state of solar energy.

Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

Episode: 12x24 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2014 (60 min)

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Kevin helps make a home accessible for a homeowner in a wheelchair by modifying a bathroom and several different sets of stairs. Tom and Kevin rebuild a dangerous staircase for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Season 13

Pass Through; New Gate

Episode: 13x01 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2014 (60 min)

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Richard shows Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust stains. Tom installs a pass through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate. The guys play "What Is It" with special guest NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio.

Citrus Greening

Episode: 13x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2014 (60 min)

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Roger heads to Florida to learn about citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees across the state; The guys ask What Is It?; Tom replaces an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.

Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2014 (60 min)

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The guys tackle practical solutions for drought. Kevin and Richard tour Lake Mead. Roger replaces a water-guzzling lawn. Kevin meets with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to hear cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought. Richard replaces an old-fashioned toilet.

Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

Episode: 13x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2014 (60 min)

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Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair structural problems in his home. Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room. The guys ask, "What is it?"

Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

Episode: 13x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2014 (60 min)

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Richard samples some unique barbeque, and installs a natural gas line for a new grill. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Roger shares some tips on what grows best in the shade. Tom hangs a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney.

Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

Episode: 13x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2014 (60 min)

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Roger learns from a beekeeper how to set up a beehive for a homeowner. The guys ask, "What is it?" Scott Caron adds lighting to a dark kitchen without having to run new wiring.

Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

Episode: 13x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2014 (60 min)

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Roger follows up with a beekeeper regarding honey harvesting. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Scott Caron adds outlets to a homeowner's home.

Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

Episode: 13x10 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2015 (60 min)

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Scott Caron connects a homeowner's basement lighting system to one switch. Richard shares some tips on air conditioning maintenance. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger shows a homeowner how to rejuvenate a crabapple tree.

Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

Episode: 13x11 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom replaces a broken window with a safer solution. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows a homeowner how to rotate a toilet.

Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

Episode: 13x12 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom and Kevin build a watertight fire pit cover. Scott teaches Kevin about the evolution of fuses. Richard upgrades and vents a bathroom sink. The guys ask "What Is It?"

Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

Episode: 13x13 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom helps a homeowner install interior window trim. Richard shares some first time plumbing tips with Kevin. Scott Caron wires an above ground pool safely. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"

Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

Episode: 13x14 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2015 (60 min)

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Roger removes overgrown shrubs from the front yard and replaces them with an edible landscape. Richard shares tips on snaking drains and Tom helps a homeowner replace damaged pieces of vinyl siding. The guys ask, "What Is It?"

Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

Episode: 13x15 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2015 (60 min)

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Richard installs a whole house ductless heating and cooling system. Kevin shares some tips on hearing protection and Tom helps a homeowner repair a sagging plaster ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"

Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

Episode: 13x16 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2015 (60 min)

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Kevin helps a homeowner transform an old backsplash. Then, the guys ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen faucet.

Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

Episode: 13x17 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom helps a homeowner replace broken sash cords. Roger shows a homeowner how to plant bulbs. And the guys play "What Is It" with special guest Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Building a Basic Shelf

Episode: 13x18 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom and Kevin build a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood. Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire a basement room for outlets and lighting. Then, Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"

Ceiling Fan Replacement, Bonsai Tree

Episode: 13x19 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2015 (60 min)

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Scott Caron helps a homeowner replace an undersized ceiling fan with a more appropriate one. Kevin, Tom, Richard and Roger ask "What Is It?" Roger visits a bonsai nursery to learn the art of sculpting trees.

Lightning Protection, Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

Episode: 13x20 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2015 (60 min)

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Kevin and Roger meet with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to discuss lightning. Roger sees a lightning protection system installed. Richard installs a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

Episode: 13x22 | Airdate: May 2, 2015 (60 min)

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Roger helps a homeowner replace a mailbox that was damaged by a snowplow. Kevin shares some information about window anatomy. Tom helps a homeowner reuse an old door in a new opening. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

Episode: 13x23 | Airdate: May 9, 2015 (60 min)

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Tom and Kevin discuss kitchen island dimensions. Richard quiets a noisy baseboard heating system. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Scott Caron helps a homeowner add light to a kitchen by install three new recessed cans.

Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

Episode: 13x24 | Airdate: May 16, 2015 (60 min)

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Roger helps a homeowner plant an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica. Richard, Roger, Kevin and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows how to change the temperature on water heaters. Then Tom and Kevin build an American flag out of reclaimed wood.

Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

Episode: 13x25 | Airdate: May 23, 2015 (60 min)

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Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install an electric vehicle charger next to his house. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen sink.

Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

Episode: 13x26 | Airdate: May 30, 2015 (60 min)

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Richard installs a smart thermostat. Ross Trethewey shows Kevin a solar install. Kevin, along with Tom, Richard and Roger ask, "What Is It?"

Season 14

Classroom Garden, House Fan

Episode: 14x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2015 (60 min)

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Installing a whole house fan; working with students to liven up a school garden; water heater regulations.

Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

Episode: 14x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2015 (60 min)

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Using a chainsaw; improving the electrical connection to a garage; silencing squeaky floors in a baby's room.

Winter Weather Special

Episode: 14x10 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2016

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An electrical solution to ice dams; meteorologist Jim Cantore; snowblower maintenance; tuning up the furnace.

Coffee Table; Grass Paver

Episode: 14x11 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2016

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Turning old oak into a coffee table; driveway lawn; avoiding frozen pipes.

Smart Lock, Outdoor TV

Episode: 14x14 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2016

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Replacing a front door deadbolt with a lock that uses Bluetooth; installing a weather-resistant television on a patio.

Philly Sconce, Trim Closet

Episode: 14x15 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2016

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Adding a coat rack, shelving and a new door to a closet; leaky toilet; replacing a sconce at a home that was formerly a church.

Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

Episode: 14x17 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2016

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Overhauling an old chimney; installing an exhaust fan in the kitchen; roof shingles.

Overflow; Antique Fixture

Episode: 14x18 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2016

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Installing a light fixture; installing a bathtub overflow drain; insulation R-value.

Wildlife Garden; Floor Patch

Episode: 14x19 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2016

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Converting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.

Potato Farm; Track Lighting

Episode: 14x20 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2016

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Growing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.

Short Door; Grow Herbs

Episode: 14x22 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2016

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Repairing an antique door; growing edible herbs indoors; disappearing toilet water.

Deck Lighting; Fireplaces

Episode: 14x23 | Airdate: May 7, 2016

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Adding festive lighting to a deck; fireplace options; tools for first-time gardeners.

Murphy Door; House Hydrant

Episode: 14x25 | Airdate: May 21, 2016

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Transforming a bookshelf into a secret passage; installing an outdoor house hydrant to repair a leaky spigot; tools for electrical work.

Doorbell; Home Gym; Pipes

Episode: 14x26 | Airdate: May 28, 2016

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Building a home gym for a wounded U.S. Navy SEAL; repairing a faulty doorbell.

Season 15

Window; Robotic Mower; Lead

Episode: 15x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2016

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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.

Fire Prevention; Strainer

Episode: 15x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2016

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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. The guys ask, "What is it?" And Richard finds a rusted sink strainer in the kitchen.

Bookshelf; Foundation Plants

Episode: 15x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2016

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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.

Water Heater, Home Orchard

Episode: 15x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2016

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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.

Molding Raceway, Deck Board

Episode: 15x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2016

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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.

HVAC Zoning; Plaster Patch

Episode: 15x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2016

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Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. The guys ask, "What is it?" And Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall.

Reclaimed Bench; Robotic Wall

Episode: 15x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2016

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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.

Laundry; 3-Way Switch; Saw

Episode: 15x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016

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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.

Microgreens, Elevator

Episode: 15x09 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2017

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Kevin install a home elevator. Jenn Nawada investigates how to grow microgreens. Tom explains the best way to match historic moldings. And Richard diagnoses a problem with well water.

Wood shop, wireless switch

Episode: 15x10 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2017

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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.

Bluestone, mead, wire splices

Episode: 15x11 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2017

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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.

Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights

Episode: 15x12 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2017

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Jenn shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws. Richard diagnoses a hot water radiator problem. The guys ask "What is it?" Scott installs LED lights.

Rooftop Garden; Stains; Shed

Episode: 15x13 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2017

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Jenn learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott powers a shed by running electricity underground from the house.

Future House; Nick Offerman

Episode: 15x14 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2017

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Kevin heads to LA to meet up with Nick Offerman. Ross Trethewey looks at a new device to track home energy usage. And Richard shows what happens when you use the wrong soap in the dishwasher.

Water Heat; Panels; Astronaut

Episode: 15x15 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2017

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Tom creates wainscoting out of base cap molding. NASA astronaut Mike Foreman visits to show off a few space tools. Richard helps a homeowner to get enough hot water for his children's bath time.

Built It; Lighting; Mousetrap

Episode: 15x16 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2017

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Tom and Kevin use scrap to create an end grain cutting board. Scott installs surface-mounted downlights. The guys ask, "What is it?" And Roger discusses the best ways to keep mice out of your house.

Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier

Episode: 15x17 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2017

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Scott helps a homeowner raise and lower a light with a motorized lift. Tom shows Kevin the best uses for jigsaw and how to choose blades. Roger visits Kentucky to help a homeowner repair his lawn.

Passage Set, Landscape

Episode: 15x18 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2017

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Tom installs a door knob passage set on a closet. Richard gives a history lesson about plumbing and shows off new toilet technology. Jenn uses a historic design as inspiration to revive a backyard.

Water Heater, Storm Door

Episode: 15x19 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2017

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Richard revisits a homeowner to repair a water heater. Tom installs a storm door with a dog in mind. And home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at voice-activated smart devices.

Build It; Cable Lighting

Episode: 15x20 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2017

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Richard describes the dangers of CO2. Tom and Kevin build a home message center. The guys ask "What Is It?" Scott replaces track lighting. Jenn walks through inspiration for a landscape design.

Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood

Episode: 15x21 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2017

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Richard helps a homeowner improve her drinking water with a whole house filter. Jenn creates a backyard sanctuary with a patio and fire pit. Tom explains the differences between soft and hard wood.

Alaska Generator, Wood Floor

Episode: 15x22 | Airdate: May 6, 2017

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Scott heads to Alaska to hook up a portable generator powering an entire house. Tom repairs a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Richard gives an inside look at dishwasher cycles.

Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat

Episode: 15x23 | Airdate: May 13, 2017

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Richard uses cameras to locate a drain problem. Scott warms up a chilly bathroom, installing an electric convection heater. Mauro demonstrates a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.

Build It, Future House, Surge

Episode: 15x24 | Airdate: May 20, 2017

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Tom and Kevin create a planter box in Build It. Ross Trethewey features a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors in Future House. Scott explains the need for surge protection.

Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware

Episode: 15x25 | Airdate: May 27, 2017

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Jenn plants a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands. Scott brightens up a bedroom with new overhead lighting. Tom gives tips on installing cabinets accurately and consistently.

Hawaii Makes 50

Episode: 15x26 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2017

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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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