Ask This Old House 2002
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Ask This Old House is a television series that functions as a companion to the original This Old House program. While the primary series focuses on large-scale renovations that limit the crew to working on only one or two houses per year, this spin-off addresses the practical needs of homeowners who have a high volume of smaller projects. The program is designed to solve a steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers. To provide these solutions, the crew members offer expert advice and even perform house calls to assist with specific tasks. By focusing on these smaller-scale inquiries, the series provides a platform for the production team to share their expertise on a wider variety of maintenance and repair issues than the main show can accommodate. The format allows the crew to engage directly with the public, offering guidance on common household dilemmas that do not require the extensive resources or time commitment of a major renovation project.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 Repairing a Window Screen; Saving the Rain; Looking for Headroom Oct 10, 2002
- E2 Plumbing Toolkit; Park the Car Quietly; Safe Swinging Oct 17, 2002
- E3 Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters Oct 24, 2002
- E4 Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps Oct 31, 2002
- E5 Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling Nov 7, 2002
- E6 Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs Nov 14, 2002
- E7 Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts Nov 21, 2002
- E8 Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It?; Lattice Project Nov 28, 2002
- E9 Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers Dec 5, 2002
- E10 Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet Dec 12, 2002
- E11 Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job Dec 19, 2002
- E12 Sawhorses; Frost-Free Faucet; What Is It? Composting Leaves Dec 26, 2002
- E13 Spray-Painting; Chimney Dampers; What Is It?; Splitting Logs Jan 2, 2003
- E14 No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing Jan 9, 2003
- E15 Stubborn Ivy; What Is It?; Replacing a Bathroom Window Jan 16, 2003
- E16 Aerating the Lawn; What Is It?; Hanging Pictures Jan 23, 2003
- E17 Washer-Dryer Shutoff; What Is It? Drywall; Plumbing Torches Jan 30, 2003
- E18 Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet Feb 6, 2003
- E19 Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump Feb 13, 2003
- E20 New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives Feb 20, 2003
- E21 Snow Removal; What Is It?; Fixing a Sash Feb 27, 2003
- E22 Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns Mar 6, 2003
- E23 Crown Molding; What Is It?; Keeping Out the Cold Mar 13, 2003
- E24 Kitchen Disposer; What Is It?; Hearing Protection Mar 20, 2003
- E25 The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention Mar 27, 2003
- E26 Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes Apr 3, 2003
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water Heater Oct 9, 2003
- E2 Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water Heater Oct 16, 2003
- E3 Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall Leak Oct 23, 2003
- E4 Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in Toilet Oct 30, 2003
- E5 Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a Grip Nov 8, 2003
- E6 Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen Faucet Nov 15, 2003
- E7 Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck Windows Nov 20, 2003
- E8 Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink Stopper Nov 27, 2003
- E9 Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles Corner Dec 4, 2003
- E10 Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank Condensation Dec 11, 2003
- E11 Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a Rhododendron Dec 18, 2003
- E12 Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile Tub Dec 25, 2003
- E13 Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber Stairs Jan 1, 2004
- E14 Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate Miters Jan 8, 2004
- E15 Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint Colors Jan 15, 2004
- E16 Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged Floorboard Jan 22, 2004
- E17 Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a Tree Jan 29, 2004
- E18 Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower Door Feb 5, 2004
- E19 Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable Aircon Feb 12, 2004
- E20 Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath Wall Feb 19, 2004
- E21 Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden Beds Feb 26, 2004
- E22 Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple Syrup Mar 4, 2004
- E23 Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for Paint Mar 11, 2004
- E24 Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard Heaters Mar 18, 2004
- E25 Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty Door Mar 25, 2004
- E26 Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden Tools Apr 1, 2004
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire Oct 4, 2004
- E2 Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks Oct 11, 2004
- E3 Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck Oct 18, 2004
- E4 Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet Oct 25, 2004
- E5 Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post Nov 1, 2004
- E6 Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod Nov 8, 2004
- E7 Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat! Nov 15, 2004
- E8 Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator Nov 22, 2004
- E9 Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair Nov 29, 2004
- E10 Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile Dec 6, 2004
- E11 Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall Dec 13, 2004
- E12 Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps Dec 20, 2004
- E13 Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink Dec 27, 2004
- E14 Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak Jan 3, 2005
- E15 Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors Jan 10, 2005
- E16 Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper Jan 17, 2005
- E17 Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker Jan 24, 2005
- E18 Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden Jan 31, 2005
- E19 Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap Feb 7, 2005
- E20 Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors Feb 14, 2005
- E21 220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet Feb 21, 2005
- E22 Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold Feb 28, 2005
- E23 Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink Mar 7, 2005
- E24 Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting Mar 14, 2005
- E25 Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover Mar 21, 2005
- E26 Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections Mar 28, 2005
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor Oct 6, 2005
- E2 Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve Oct 13, 2005
- E3 Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree Oct 20, 2005
- E4 Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank Oct 27, 2005
- E5 Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement Nov 3, 2005
- E6 Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain Nov 10, 2005
- E7 Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade Nov 17, 2005
- E8 Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree Nov 24, 2005
- E9 Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles Dec 1, 2005
- E10 Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink Dec 8, 2005
- E11 Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door Dec 15, 2005
- E12 Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater Dec 22, 2005
- E13 New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes Dec 29, 2005
- E14 Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree Jan 5, 2006
- E15 In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing Jan 12, 2006
- E16 Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall Jan 19, 2006
- E17 Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding Jan 26, 2006
- E18 Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail Feb 2, 2006
- E19 Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier Feb 9, 2006
- E20 Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System Feb 16, 2006
- E21 Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation Feb 23, 2006
- E22 Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post Mar 2, 2006
- E23 Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet Mar 9, 2006
- E24 Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders Mar 16, 2006
- E25 Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump Mar 23, 2006
- E26 Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn Mar 30, 2006
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen Oct 5, 2006
- E2 Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors Oct 12, 2006
- E3 Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel Oct 19, 2006
- E4 Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan Oct 26, 2006
- E5 Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer Nov 2, 2006
- E6 Building a Small Deck Nov 9, 2006
- E7 Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts Nov 16, 2006
- E8 Countertops; Chain Link Fence Nov 23, 2006
- E9 Childproofing; Sump Pump Nov 30, 2006
- E10 Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair Dec 7, 2006
- E11 Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees Dec 14, 2006
- E12 Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries Dec 21, 2006
- E13 Mulching; Sash Weights Jan 4, 2007
- E14 Willow Pruning; Water Heater Jan 11, 2007
- E15 Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets Jan 18, 2007
- E16 Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up Jan 25, 2007
- E17 Carpet; Table Saw Safety Feb 1, 2007
- E18 Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler Feb 8, 2007
- E19 Painting Radiators; Standby Generator Feb 15, 2007
- E20 Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent Feb 22, 2007
- E21 Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat Mar 1, 2007
- E22 Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses Mar 8, 2007
- E23 Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass Mar 15, 2007
- E24 Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing Mar 22, 2007
- E25 Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread Mar 29, 2007
- E26 Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat Apr 5, 2007