Ask This Old House: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Ask This Old House Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Transplanting Tress; Hooking Up Plumbing to a Washing Machine
Oct 6, 2011 · 30 min
A homeowner plants two trees. The crew helps hook up plumbing to a washing machine.
Shower Valve Repair; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister
Oct 13, 2011 · 30 min
The crew helps repair a faulty shower valve and rebuild a wobbly stair banister.
Corroded Water Heater Fitting; Vented Range Kitchen Hood
Oct 20, 2011 · 30 min
The crew helps replace a corroded fitting on a water heater and installs a vented range kitchen hood.
Pruning an Overgrown Hedge; Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Oct 27, 2011 · 30 min
The crew helps one homeowner prun an overgrown evergreen hedge and another with installing a tile backsplash in the kitchen.
Wall Insulation; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation
Nov 3, 2011 · 30 min
The crew shows a homeowner the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts and helps repoint a fieldstone foundation.
Removing Overgrown Shrubs; Quieting a Noisy Baseboard Heater
Nov 10, 2011 · 30 min
Roger helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs and plants new perennials. The crew quiets a noisy baseboard heater.
Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold
Nov 17, 2011 · 30 min
The guys repair a crack in an asphalt walkway and help a homeowner get rid of mold.
Fixing a Kitchen Sink Drain; Quieting Squeaky Hardwood Floors
Nov 24, 2011 · 30 min
The crew helps a homeowner fix a kitchen sink train and track down and repair a squeak in a hardwood floor.
Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls
Dec 1, 2011 · 30 min
Tom Silva helps building a porch railing while Roger helps a homeowner select stone for building walls.
Backyard Pizza Oven; Threaded Pipe Connections
Dec 8, 2011 · 30 min
The crew finishes a backyard pizza oven and shows a homeowner how to work with threaded pipe connections.
Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood
Dec 15, 2011 · 30 min
The crew helps a homeowner install a front porch light. Roger provides tips on splitting firewood.
Battery Back-Up Sump Pump; Fixing a Rusty Metal Railing
Dec 22, 2011 · 30 min
Rich installs a battery back-up sump pump while Tom helps a homeowner fix a rusty metal railing.
Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Dec 29, 2011 · 30 min
The crew shows a homeowner how to prevent ice dams and helps another apply closed-cell spray foam Insulation in their attic.
Solid Oak Front Door; Driving Rebar into the Ground
Jan 5, 2012 · 30 min
Tommy helps a homeowner install a solid oak front door and the crew gives tips on driving rebar into the ground.
Upgrading Electrical Services; Attracting Butterflies to Gardens
Jan 12, 2012 · 30 min
The Ask This Old House crew sends out an electrician to upgrade an electrical service from 100 to 200 amps. Roger tours a garden designed to attract butterflies.
Staining a Cedar Fence; Installing Window Boxes
Jan 19, 2012 · 30 min
Kevin helps a home owner stain a cedar fence while Roger and Tom provide some tips for installing window boxes.
Reusing Water From a Washing Machine; Small Gasoline Engines
Jan 26, 2012 · 30 min
Rich shows a home owner how to reuse water from a washing machine. The crew talks about maintaining small gasoline engines.
Upgrading a Neglected Urban Patio; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Feb 2, 2012 · 30 min
Roger helps a homeowner upgrade a neglected urban patio while Tom helps hang a heavy mirror.
Recirculation Pump; Lining a Fireplace Chimney
Feb 9, 2012 · 30 min
Rich works on installing a recirculation pump while the crew works with a homeowner to line a fireplace chimney.
New Vinyl Trim; Installing a New Dishwasher
Feb 16, 2012 · 30 min
Kevin helps install new vinyl trim around a window while Rich helps a homeowner put in a new dishwasher.
Garden with Native Species; Replacing a Door with a Window
Feb 23, 2012 · 30 min
Roger shows a homeowner how to plant a garden using native species, and Tom replaces a door with a window.
Bathroom Floor Tiling; Weatherstripping a Front Door
Mar 1, 2012 · 30 min
A contractor shares tips for tiling a bathroom floor while Tom helps a homeowner weatherstrip her front door.
Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling
Mar 8, 2012 · 30 min
Instalilng solar photovoltaic panels; framing walls for a basement-remodeling project.
Old Window Restoration; Installing a Kitchen Sink Water Filter
Mar 15, 2012 · 30 min
Tom shows how to restore old windows while Rich helps a homeowner install a kitchen sink water filter.
Manual Transfer Switch; Fixing a Clogged Sewer Line
Mar 22, 2012 · 30 min
The This Old House crew brings in an electrician to Install a manual transfer switch, and Rich helps a homeowner fix a clogged sewer line.
Refinishing with Spray Paint; Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor
Mar 29, 2012 · 30 min
Kevin and Roger provide some tips on refinishing with spray paint while Tom Installs a pre-finished wood floor.