Season 12 (2013)
Episodes: 26
Star Cast: Richard Trethewey , Norm Abram , Roger Cook , Kevin O'Connor ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Air Date: 2013-10-05
The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Ep.2 Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Air Date: 2013-10-12
Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Ep.3 Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Air Date: 2013-10-19
Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Ep.4 Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Air Date: 2013-10-26
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
Ep.5 Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
Air Date: 2013-11-02
A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.
Ep.6 Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Air Date: 2013-11-09
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
Ep.7 Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Air Date: 2013-11-16
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
Ep.8 Preparing for Severe Weather
Air Date: 2013-11-23
How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.
Ep.9 Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Air Date: 2014-01-04
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Ep.10 Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Air Date: 2014-01-11
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
Ep.11 Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Air Date: 2014-01-18
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
Ep.12 House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
Air Date: 2014-01-25
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Ep.13 Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
Air Date: 2014-02-01
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Ep.14 Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
Air Date: 2014-02-08
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Ep.15 Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Air Date: 2014-02-15
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Ep.16 Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
Air Date: 2014-02-22
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
Ep.17 High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
Air Date: 2014-03-01
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
Ep.18 Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
Air Date: 2014-03-08
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Ep.19 Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
Air Date: 2014-03-15
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
Ep.20 Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
Air Date: 2014-03-22
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
Ep.21 Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Air Date: 2014-03-29
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
Ep.22 Celebrating 300 Episodes
Air Date: 2014-04-05
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
Ep.23 Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Air Date: 2014-04-12
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
Ep.24 Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Air Date: 2014-04-19
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
Ep.25 Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
Air Date: 2014-04-26
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
Ep.26 All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
Air Date: 2014-05-03
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.
