Ask This Old House

Name: Ask This Old House
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-10-10
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey

RETURNING25 Seasons645 Episodes★ 4.9

Ask This Old House is a documentary series on PBS that premiered in 2002, with 25 seasons and 645 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 25 Episode 5, airs on Oct 29, 2026.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredOct 10, 2002

Last AiredOct 22, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Runtime30 min

Created ByRussell Morash

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionThis Old House Productions, GBH, WETA

The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!

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S25 E5Cracked Foundation SkirtingOct 29, 20261d

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Tom Silva

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Richard Trethewey

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Seasons & Episodes25 seasons · 646 episodes

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E1Adobe Bricks and Miter Tricks

Oct 1, 202627m

Kicking off Ask This Old House's 25th season, Mark McCullough travels to New Mexico to learn the art of adobe, from mixing and forming bricks to repairing a cracked earthen floor. Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor an easy trick for cutting miters on imperfect corners. Then, Jenn Nawada revisits a garden she transformed on the show over 10 years ago to see it fully grown in and flourishing.

E2Pull-Chain Upgrade; Sod Repair

Oct 8, 202627m

Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.

E3Add Hose Spigot; Cover Crops

Oct 15, 202627m

The team looks back at some of their most memorable cutaway demonstrations over the years. Then, Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor hose spigot using PEX. Jenn Nawada visits a farm to learn how they use cover crops to protect and improve their farming soil during the off-season. Then, she demonstrates how a homeowner can use cover crops in vegetable gardens.

E4Sticking Front Door; Insulation

Oct 22, 202627m

Richard Trethewey, Ross Trethewey, and Kevin O'Connor look back at clips to see how thermostats have evolved over the 25 years AskTOH has been on the air. Then, Ross compares common home insulation types, sharing which materials may work best for various situations. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner fix a sticking antique front door by replacing the worn hinges, lock hardware, and the door sweep.

E5Cracked Foundation SkirtingUPCOMING

Oct 29, 202627m

Tom Silva uses a water demonstration to explain common gutter mistakes. Ross Trethewey installs a Wi-Fi kit that turns an old mini-split into a smart, app-controlled unit. After, some of the team watches some throwback clips of when their Boston accents came out wicked strong. Then, Mark McCullough removes and re-installs stucco foundation skirting.

About Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House is a documentary series on PBS. The show first aired on Oct 10, 2002 and currently has 25 seasons and 645 episodes. Ask This Old House is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 29, 2026. It has a rating of 4.9/10 based on 20 votes. The cast includes Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey. Created by Russell Morash.