The BEST episodes of Ask This Old House season 13

#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

#25 - Lightning Protection, Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2015