Season 13 - Ask This Old House Episodes
S13 E26: Thermostat, Solar
Richard installs a smart thermostat. Ross Trethewey shows Kevin a solar install. Kevin, along with Tom, Richard and Roger ask, "What Is It?"
S13 E25: EV Charger, New Sink
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.
S13 E24: Houseplants, US Flag
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.
S13 E23: Noisy Heat, New Lights
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.
S13 E22: Mailbox, Reuse Door
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?"
S13 E21: Lighting, Water Main
Scott Caron installs some landscape lighting. Kevin, Tom, Richard and Roger ask "What Is It?" Richard replaces a water main shutoff.
S13 E20: Lightning, Sink Filter
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?"
S13 E19: Ceiling Fan, Bonsai
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.
S13 E18: Shelf, Rough Electric
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?"
S13 E17: Sash Cord, Plant Bulbs
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.
S13 E16: Tile Paint, New Faucet
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.
S13 E15: Ductless Heat, Ceiling Fix
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?"
S13 E14: Remove Shrubs, Siding
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?"
S13 E13: New Trim, Wiring Pool
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?"
S13 E12: Fire Pit, Bath Faucet
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?"
S13 E11: Broken Window, Toilet Turn
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.
S13 E10: New Switch, Tree Care
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.
S13 E9: Hydroponic Garden, New Spigot
Roger helps a homeowner build a hydroponic garden. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard helps a homeowner install a hot and cold water outdoor faucet.
S13 E8: Beekeeping, Adding Outlets
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.
S13 E7: Beehive, Track Lights
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.
S13 E6: Gas Grill, Mirror Hanging
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.
S13 E5: Beam Fix, New Switch
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?"
S13 E4: Special Drought Show
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.
S13 E3: Front Door, Faucet Fix
Roger educates Kevin on beneficial insects. Tom resizes a front door that gets stuck on carpet every time it opens. Richard repairs an outdoor garden faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?"
S13 E2: Citrus Greening, Tile
Roger learns about Citrus Greening, a disease that’s killing citrus trees. Tom replaces an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile. The guys ask "What Is It?"
S13 E1: Pass Through, New Gate
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.