Ask This Old House: Season 19
Season 19 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 18.
- 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 19 Progress Shield
All Hands on Deck
Oct 1, 2020 · 30 min
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom walks two homeowners through the entire process for building a two-level deck, starting with pulling permits and getting a land s
Preventing Plumbing Disasters
Oct 8, 2020 · 30 min
Richard explains how, where, and why plumbing systems fail; Richard gives a deep dive on when and how plumbing pipes and connections can be repaired or replaced; Ross explains and
All About Walkways
Oct 15, 2020 · 30 min
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Roger, Jenn and Mark explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway; Mark helps a homeowner install a brand new walkway
Landscapes Across America
Oct 22, 2020 · 30 min
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Jenn explains how various climates across the United States impact the design, care, and maintenance of different landscapes, which i
All About Windows
Oct 29, 2020 · 30 min
Tom and Kevin explain everything you need to know about using, installing, maintaining and repairing a window.
Installing Water Features
Nov 5, 2020 · 30 min
Jenn and Roger install a variety of different water features to accentuate landscapes; Roger installs an alternative to a downspout; Jenn installs a waterfall feature in a backyard
All About Fireplaces
Nov 12, 2020 · 30 min
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom and Mark tell you everything you need to know about fireplaces; Tom builds a custom mantel for a homeowner; Richard discusses fir
String Lights, Christmas Trees, & Happy Holidays!
Nov 19, 2020 · 30 min
Jenn discusses Christmas trees; Richard explains what can and can’t go down a garbage disposal after holiday dinners; Heath helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas
Reclaim Beam Mantel, Geothermal
Jan 2, 2021 · 30 min
Nathan helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed beam into a fireplace mantel; Richard demonstrates how to change a bathroom faucet; Ross explores innovations to geothermal installations.
Landscape Lights, Brick Walkway
Jan 7, 2021 · 30 min
Heath installs landscape lights in a garden; Richard explains how siphons work and how they are used to make a toilet work; Tom organizes tools with pegboard; Mark helps a homeowne
Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair
Jan 14, 2021 · 30 min
Jenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden; Ross explains how air filters can catch unwanted air impurities and demonstrates how to build a DIY one; Tom and Kevin build an Adironda
Radiator Paint, Load Bearing Wall
Jan 21, 2021 · 30 min
Richard replaces a weird shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one; Mauro repaints a radiator cover with lead paint on it; Tom explains how to identify and remove load
Mini Split, Butcher Block
Jan 28, 2021 · 30 min
Richard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; Nathan installs a butcher
Precast Concrete, New Lamppost
Feb 4, 2021 · 30 min
Mark learns how precast concrete steps are made and then replaces a homeowner's steps; Mauro explains how to refinish an old table; Heath helps a homeowner replace his front lamppo
Automated Landscape, Modern Bench
Feb 11, 2021 · 30 min
Ross explores ways that landscaping could be done automatically; Mark goes over different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products; Tom and Kevin bui
Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall
Feb 18, 2021 · 30 min
Tom travels to Nashville to turn an original, exterior door into a Dutch door; Richard explains how to install a garbage disposal; Mark and Jenn reface a concrete wall with thin st
Power Washing, Deck Lights
Apr 1, 2021 · 30 min
Tom explains how different sanders work and how to sand well; Mauro shows how to use a power washer to clean siding; the team share more home inspection nightmares; Heath installs
Move Baseboard, Cooler Bench
Apr 8, 2021 · 30 min
Richard moves baseboard heat from one side of a room to another; Jenn explains the basics of selecting different species of arborvitae; Tom and Kevin build an outdoor bench that do
Flickering Lights, Brick Stairs
Apr 15, 2021 · 30 min
Jenn travels to Orlando to upgrade a homeowner's irrigation system with a smart one; Heath explains a few different ways to troubleshoot flickering lights; Mark repoints a set of b
Spring Projects: Paint, Prune, Spigots
Apr 22, 2021 · 30 min
Richard explains a variety of failure points in a hose spigot; Mauro demonstrates the how to paint vinyl siding; Jenn explains how and why to maintain pruners; Nathan builds a cust
Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List
Apr 29, 2021 · 30 min
Jenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitc
Inspection, Door Restoration
May 6, 2021 · 30 min
Heath performs an electrical inspection; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Tom helps two homeowners meticulously restore their antique front door using a variety of t
Dishwasher Retrofit, Rolling Pin
May 13, 2021 · 30 min
Richard and Nathan retrofit a new dishwasher into an old kitchen; Mauro paints wood paneling; Tom and Kevin turn a French rolling pin.
Flood Prevention, Deck Hangers
May 20, 2021 · 30 min
Richard installs a shutoff valve for washing machine supply hoses; Ross and Heath discuss the progression of EV chargers; Jenn discusses ornamental grasses; Nathan helps a homeowne
Colors, Fireplace Upgrade
May 27, 2021 · 30 min
Kevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran; Mauro shares how to select the right paint color; Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked
Working from Home
Jun 3, 2021 · 30 min
Nathan builds a display case to store his grandfather's U.S. flag; Heath replaces a circuit breaker; the team shares the ways their trades were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Special
Jul 8, 2021 · 30 min
It's summertime and the team are here to help with some fun outdoor projects! Tom travels to Colorado to help a couple build a swing set for their young son; Jenn travels to Raleig
Rethinking a Garden
Sep 2, 2021 · 30 min
Not all landscape projects require starting from scratch. Many times, working with plants already there can make a huge impact. In this special episode, Jenn Nawada uses an histori