Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

November 14, 2015

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Ask This Old House - S14 - E7

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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Ask This Old House: Season 14 - 26 Episode s

14x1 - Classroom Garden, House Fan
October 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.
14x2 - Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety
October 10, 2015
Chainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.
14x3 - Driveway Patch, Shaker Table
October 17, 2015
A driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.
14x4 - Renewable Energy
October 24, 2015
Energy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.
14x5 - Home Composting, Steam Boiler
October 31, 2015
How to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.
14x6 - Sink Mistake, Security Light
November 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?"
14x7 - Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet
November 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.
14x8 - Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel
November 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.
14x9 - Childproofing; Falling Sink
January 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.
14x10 - Winter Weather Special
January 9, 2016
Scott Caron offers an electrical solution to ice dams. Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore. Roger shares a few tips on snowblower maintenance. And Richard goes over furnace upkeep.
14x11 - Coffee Table; Grass Paver
January 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?"
14x12 - Post Light, Pedestal Sink
January 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?"
14x13 - Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair
January 30, 2016
Installing a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches
14x14 - Smart Lock; Outdoor TV
February 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?
14x15 - Philly Sconce; Trim Closet
February 13, 2016
Tom trims a coat closet to include a shelf and hanger pole and then installs a pre-hung door. Richard explains why a toilet may be leaking. And Scott gives an old Philadelphia church a new look with an outdoor wall sconce.
14x16 - Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB
February 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.
14x17 - Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle
March 26, 2016
A chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.
14x18 - Overflow, Antique Fixture
April 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?"
14x19 - Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch
April 9, 2016
Converting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.
14x20 - Potato Farm, Track Lighting
April 16, 2016
Growing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.
14x21 - Washer-Dryer, Chandelier
April 23, 2016
A washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.
14x22 - Short Door, Grow Herbs
April 30, 2016
Repairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.
14x23 - Deck Lighting, Fireplaces
May 7, 2016
A deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.
14x24 - Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf
May 14, 2016
Nick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.
14x25 - Murphy Door, House Hydrant
May 21, 2016
A bookshelf is turned into a secret door; and an outdoor house hydrant is installed. Also: the two tools used for most electrical work.
14x26 - Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes
May 28, 2016
A home gym is built for a wounded Navy SEAL; and a faulty doorbell is repaired. Also: the important roles that 22 and 45 play under the sink.

14x1 - Classroom Garden, House Fan

14x2 - Garage Power, Chainsaw Safety

14x3 - Driveway Patch, Shaker Table

14x4 - Renewable Energy

14x5 - Home Composting, Steam Boiler

14x6 - Sink Mistake, Security Light

14x7 - Butterfly Garden, Dark Closet

14x8 - Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel

14x9 - Childproofing; Falling Sink

14x10 - Winter Weather Special

14x11 - Coffee Table; Grass Paver

14x12 - Post Light, Pedestal Sink

14x13 - Kitchen Makeover; Attic Stair

14x14 - Smart Lock; Outdoor TV

14x15 - Philly Sconce; Trim Closet

14x16 - Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USB

14x17 - Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle

14x18 - Overflow, Antique Fixture

14x19 - Wildlife Garden, Floor Patch

14x20 - Potato Farm, Track Lighting

14x21 - Washer-Dryer, Chandelier

14x22 - Short Door, Grow Herbs

14x23 - Deck Lighting, Fireplaces

14x24 - Nick Offerman, Pipe Shelf

14x25 - Murphy Door, House Hydrant

14x26 - Doorbell, Home Gym, Pipes

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10

S11: Season 11

S12: Season 12

S13: Season 13

S14: Season 14

S15: Season 15

S16: Season 16

S17: Season 17

S18: Season 18

S19: Season 19

S20: Season 20

S21: Season 21

S22: Season 22

S23: Season 23