Ask This Old House: Season 12
Season 12 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 11.
- 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 12 Progress Shield
Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
Oct 5, 2013 · 30 min
The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get ho
Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
Oct 12, 2013 · 30 min
Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
Oct 19, 2013 · 30 min
Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And
Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
Oct 26, 2013 · 30 min
Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.
Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
Nov 2, 2013 · 30 min
A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hy
Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
Nov 9, 2013 · 30 min
Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.
Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
Nov 16, 2013 · 30 min
Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.
Preparing for Severe Weather
Nov 23, 2013 · 30 min
How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to p
Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
Jan 4, 2014 · 30 min
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
Jan 11, 2014 · 30 min
Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.
Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
Jan 18, 2014 · 30 min
Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.
House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
Jan 25, 2014 · 30 min
Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
Feb 1, 2014 · 30 min
"Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System
Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
Feb 8, 2014 · 30 min
Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity
Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Feb 15, 2014 · 30 min
Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
Feb 22, 2014 · 30 min
Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom
High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
Mar 1, 2014 · 30 min
Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
Mar 8, 2014 · 30 min
Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera
Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
Mar 15, 2014 · 30 min
How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.
Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
Mar 22, 2014 · 30 min
Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.
Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
Mar 29, 2014 · 30 min
Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.
Celebrating 300 Episodes
Apr 5, 2014 · 30 min
Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.
Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
Apr 12, 2014 · 30 min
Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.
Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
Apr 19, 2014 · 30 min
Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.
Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
Apr 26, 2014 · 30 min
Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.
All About Kitchen Renovations; Chef Michael Symon
May 3, 2014 · 30 min
Installing new cabinets; countertop options; the home and restaurant kitchens of chef Michael Symon.