The BEST episodes of Ask This Old House season 13
Every episode of Ask This Old House season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ask This Old House season 13!
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 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2015
#2 - Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/1/2015
A hydroponic garden is built; and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
#3 - Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2015
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
#4 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2015
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
#5 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Season 13 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/21/2015
#6 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/28/2015
#7 - Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2015
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
#8 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2015
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
#9 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2015
#10 - Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2015
#11 - Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2015
Replacing overgrown shrubs with an edible landscape; snaking drains; and replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
#12 - Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/2015
Installing a whole-house ductless heating and cooling system; and repairing a sagging plaster ceiling. Also: tips on hearing protection.
#13 - Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2015
A basement lighting system is connected to one switch; and a crabapple tree is rejuvenated.
#14 - Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill; and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
#15 - Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/19/2015
Transforming an old backsplash; and installing a new kitchen faucet.
#16 - Pass Through; New Gate
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2014
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
#17 - Citrus Greening, Tile
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2014
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
#18 - Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2014
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
#19 - Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014
Repairing structural problems in a home; running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
#20 - Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2014
Setting up a beehive; and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
#21 - Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2014
Harvesting honey; and adding outlets to a home.
#22 - Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2015
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
#23 - Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2015
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
#24 - Ceiling Fan Replacement, Bonsai Tree
Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2015