Ask This Old House: Season 23
Season 23 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 22.
- 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 23 Progress Shield
Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair
Sep 26, 2024 · 25 min
Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters
Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover
Oct 3, 2024 · 25 min
Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.
Florida Trees; Smart Lighting
Oct 10, 2024 · 25 min
Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.
Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs
Oct 17, 2024 · 24 min
Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown
Oct 24, 2024 · 24 min
Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.
Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan
Oct 31, 2024 · 24 min
Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.
Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump
Nov 7, 2024 · 24 min
Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.
Humidifier System, End Table
Nov 14, 2024 · 24 min
Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal
Jan 9, 2025 · 25 min
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors
Jan 16, 2025 · 25 min
Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.
Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting
Jan 23, 2025 · 25 min
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
Beehives 101, Step Stool
Jan 30, 2025 · 25 min
A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.
Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox
Feb 6, 2025 · 25 min
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
3D Printed Homes, Square Bow
Feb 13, 2025 · 25 min
A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.
Stair Treads, Sconce Install
Feb 20, 2025 · 25 min
Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.
Outdoor Shower
Mar 27, 2025 · 25 min
Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.
Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist
Apr 3, 2025 · 25 min
Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.
Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep
Apr 10, 2025 · 25 min
Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.
Electric Bill Investigation
Apr 17, 2025 · 25 min
The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.
Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes
Apr 24, 2025 · 25 min
Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer sc
Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway
May 1, 2025
A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobbl
AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal
May 8, 2025
Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.
Overseeding, Foundation Repair
May 15, 2025
Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.
Thank You, Roger Cook
May 22, 2025
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
Mudroom Cubbies
May 29, 2025
Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.