The BEST episodes of Ask This Old House season 14

Every episode of Ask This Old House season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ask This Old House season 14!

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!

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
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9.68
34 votes

#1 - Kitchen Makeover, Attic Stair

Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2016

Installing a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches

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9.33
3 votes

#2 - Childproofing, Falling Sink

Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/2/2016

Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.

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9.33
3 votes

#3 - Winter Weather Special

Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2016

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

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9.00
5 votes

#4 - Driveway Patch, Shaker Table

Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2015

A driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.

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9.00
4 votes

#5 - Sink Mistake, Security Light

Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2015

Richard travels to Atlanta to replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming sink. Scott installs a motion sensor security light in a driveway. And the guys ask "What is it?"

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9.00
4 votes

#6 - Smart Lock, Outdoor TV

Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2016

Kevin uses a smartphone app to help a homeowner turn his front door deadbolt into an electronic entrance. Scott installs a television outdoors for a little open-air entertainment. And it's a white sphere with blue holes, but "What is it?

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8.80
5 votes

#7 - Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes

Season 14 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/28/2016

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8.75
4 votes

#8 - Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2015

Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.

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8.75
4 votes

#9 - Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

Season 14 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2016

A chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.

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8.60
5 votes

#10 - Classroom Garden, House Fan

Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2015

The Season 14 premiere features a whole house fan installation; and an explanation of new water heater regulations. Also: working with students to liven up a school's garden.

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8.50
4 votes

#11 - Deck Lighting, Fireplaces

Season 14 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2016

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8.50
8 votes

#12 - Washer-Dryer, Chandelier

Season 14 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2016

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8.50
4 votes

#13 - Coffee Table, Grass Paver

Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2016

Roger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on! In "Build It," Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table. Richard explains how to keep pipes from freezing in the winter months. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

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8.50
6 votes

#14 - Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2015

Chainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.

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8.40
5 votes

#15 - Short Door, Grow Herbs

Season 14 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2016

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8.33
6 votes

#16 - Post Light, Pedestal Sink

Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2016

Scott heads to South Dakota to install a post light. Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art. And it's a wand with three probes. "What is it?"

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8.29
7 votes

#17 - Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf

Season 14 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2016

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8.25
4 votes

#18 - Home Composting, Steam Boiler

Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2015

How to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.

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8.17
6 votes

#19 - Murphy Door, House Hydrant

Season 14 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/21/2016

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8.00
5 votes

#20 - Renewable Energy

Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2015

Energy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.

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8.00
3 votes

#21 - Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel

Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2015

Kevin heads to a brewery to learn how to make his own beer at home. Bridget Lancaster from America's Test Kitchen stops by with a lesson on ales versus lagers. Tom is in Baltimore to help install a do-it-yourself rain barrel. And Richard has advice on what not to put in your disposers.

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8.00
6 votes

#22 - Maple Syrup, Chicken Coop, USB

Season 14 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2016

Tom and Kevin head to Connecticut to construct a back yard chicken coop in "Build It." Jenn Nawada visits a Vermont maple syrup farm to learn how it's made. Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen stops by to break down the best and worst maple syrup. And Scott explains how to choose the right USB outlet.

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8.00
7 votes

#23 - Potato Farm, Track Lighting

Season 14 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2016

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

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7.86
7 votes

#24 - Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch

Season 14 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2016

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

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7.80
5 votes

#25 - Overflow, Antique Fixture

Season 14 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2016

Scott heads to St. Paul to wire a light fixture to match the aesthetic of an antique home. Richard makes an old tub safe by installing an overflow. Tom explains what every homeowner should have for insulation when it comes to R-value. And the guys ask "What Is It?"