The BEST episodes of Ask This Old House season 11
Every episode of Ask This Old House season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ask This Old House season 11!
The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the TOH crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
#1 - Restoring Terrazzo Floors; Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist
Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/3/2013
Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida to restore Terrazzo floors. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist.
#2 - Solving a Melted Mystery; Whole-House Energy Audit
Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/28/2013
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit
#3 - Custom Fireplace Mantle; Repairing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2012
General contractor Tom Silva builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner. Then, Roger shares some tips about garden edging. Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet.
#4 - Laying Sod in the Backyard; Installing a Wireless Thermostat
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a tip about finding measurements without doing math. Plus, Richard installs a wireless thermostat to control a heating system.
#5 - Hanging a Flat Panel TV; Controlling Insects Without Pesticides
Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/17/2013
Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat-panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows Kevin examples of many different types of electrical outlets. Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides.
#6 - Planting Palm Trees; Replacing an Old Heating System
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to help a homeowner plant several varieties of palm trees in her front yard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin shares information on new light bulbs. Richard replaces an old heating system and water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance.
#7 - Properly Mulching Garden Beds; Installing a Natural Gas Line
Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly mulch his garden beds. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.
#8 - Custom Concrete Countertops; Cordless Landscape Tools
Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/21/2013
How to make and install custom concrete countertops. Can you install watertight connections without soldering? Cordless landscape tools.
#9 - Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing a Smart Thermostat
Season 11 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/28/2013
The final episode of the 2012/13 season investigates how subway trains are serviced. The crew shows how to paint kitchen cabinets; estimate landscape material by the cubic yard; and how to install a smart thermostat.
#10 - Surge Protectors; Cutting Stone
Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/14/2013
Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape stones for hardscaping projects.
#11 - Using Ladders Safely; Replacing a Shower Valve
Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/7/2013
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle antiscald valve.
#12 - Ductless Heat Pump; LED Lighting
Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/21/2013
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates new technologies and applications for LED lighting. Roger learns how to select houseplants for different situations.
#13 - Insulating Ductwork; Maintaining Clothes Washers and Dryers
Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/14/2013
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate ductwork. Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates proper pruning technique. Roger, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Kevin learns how to maintain washers and dryers.
#14 - Storage Bench; Soldering Pipes; Overgrown Perennial Garden
Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/31/2013
In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to solder copper pipes properly. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown perennial garden.
#15 - Maintaining Kitchen Appliances; Installing a Rain Gutter
Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/24/2013
Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Isaacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout, and rain barrel.
#16 - New Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2012
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado Spings to install a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. General contractor Tom Silva installs insulated sidelights on a front door.
#17 - Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.
#18 - Interior Window Trim; Heating a Swimming Pool
Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2012
General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim. Richard heats a swimming pool using an air conditioner.
#19 - Using Hand Planes; Repairing a Cracked Stone Walkway
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2012
In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.
#20 - Ceiling Fan; Installing a Water Softener
Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2012
Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.
#21 - Orchids as Houseplants; Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet
Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/7/2013
Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.
#22 - Transforming Stock Shelving; New Washing Machine Valve
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2012
General contractor Tom Silva kicks off the eleventh season of Ask This Old House by helping a couple transform stock shelving into a custom built-in. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing machine valve that will prevent flooding.
#23 - Toilet Installation; Patching a Lawn with Grass Seed
Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/10/2013
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed.
#24 - Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes in a Garage
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage.
#25 - Special New York Episode
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2012
The crew visits New York City, where plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey tours a scale model of the city. Host Kevin O'Connor and a local electrician add task lighting to a Brooklyn kitchen. The guys play "What Is It" in Times Square with Jimmy Fallon. Landscape contractor Roger visits the Highline. General contractor Tom installs cable deck railing in Greenwich Village.