Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

October 23, 2014

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Ask This Old House - S13 - E4

Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.

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Ask This Old House: Season 13 - 26 Episode s

13x1 - Pass Through, New Gate
October 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?"
13x2 - Citrus Greening, Tile
October 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.
13x3 - Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
October 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.
13x4 - Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
October 23, 2014
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
13x5 - Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
October 30, 2014
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
13x6 - Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
November 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.
13x7 - Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
November 13, 2014
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
13x8 - Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
November 20, 2014
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
13x9 - Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
January 1, 2015
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
13x10 - Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
January 8, 2015
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
13x11 - Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
January 15, 2015
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
13x12 - Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
January 22, 2015
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
13x13 - Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
January 29, 2015
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
13x14 - Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
February 5, 2015
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
13x15 - Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
February 12, 2015
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
13x16 - Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
February 19, 2015
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
13x17 - Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
March 26, 2015
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
13x18 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
April 2, 2015
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
13x19 - Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
April 9, 2015
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
13x20 - Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
April 16, 2015
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
13x21 - Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
April 23, 2015
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
13x22 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
April 30, 2015
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
13x23 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
May 7, 2015
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
13x24 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
May 14, 2015
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
13x25 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
May 21, 2015
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
13x26 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
May 28, 2015
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.

13x1 - Pass Through, New Gate

13x2 - Citrus Greening, Tile

13x3 - Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

13x4 - Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

13x5 - Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

13x6 - Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

13x7 - Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

13x8 - Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

13x9 - Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

13x10 - Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

13x11 - Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

13x12 - Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

13x13 - Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

13x14 - Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

13x15 - Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

13x16 - Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

13x17 - Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

13x18 - Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

13x19 - Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

13x20 - Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

13x21 - Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

13x22 - Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

13x23 - Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

13x24 - Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

13x25 - Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

13x26 - Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

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