Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.

Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.

Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.

Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.

Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.

Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.

Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.

Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.

Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Ross shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night. Kevin talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Nathan upgrades a bathroom by replacing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders. The team plays "What Is It?" to guess the purpose of a metal bar. Mauro repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.

Ross shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night. Kevin talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Ross shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night. Kevin talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Heath installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure. Kevin, Tom and Zack discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design.

Ross shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night. Kevin talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Ross shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night. Kevin talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Heath installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure. Kevin, Tom and Zack discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design.

Heath installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure. Kevin, Tom and Zack discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design.

Kicking off Ask This Old House's 25th season, Mark McCullough travels to New Mexico to learn the art of adobe, from mixing and forming bricks to repairing a cracked earthen floor. Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor an easy trick for cutting miters on imperfect corners. Then, Jenn Nawada revisits a garden she transformed on the show over 10 years ago to see it fully grown in and flourishing.

Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.

Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.

The team looks back at some of their most memorable cutaway demonstrations over the years. Then, Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor hose spigot using PEX. Jenn Nawada visits a farm to learn how they use cover crops to protect and improve their farming soil during the off-season. Then, she demonstrates how a homeowner can use cover crops in vegetable gardens.

Richard Trethewey, Ross Trethewey, and Kevin O'Connor look back at clips to see how thermostats have evolved over the 25 years AskTOH has been on the air. Then, Ross compares common home insulation types, sharing which materials may work best for various situations. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner fix a sticking antique front door by replacing the worn hinges, lock hardware, and the door sweep.