S11 E1 • Transforming Stock Shelving; New Washing Machine Valve

General contractor Tom Silva kicks off the eleventh season of Ask This Old House by helping a couple transform stock shelving into a custom built-in. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing machine valve that will prevent flooding.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2012

S11 E2 • Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes in a Garage

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage.

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2012

S11 E3 • Custom Fireplace Mantle; Repairing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet

General contractor Tom Silva builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner. Then, Roger shares some tips about garden edging. Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2012

S11 E4 • Laying Sod in the Backyard; Installing a Wireless Thermostat

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a tip about finding measurements without doing math. Plus, Richard installs a wireless thermostat to control a heating system.

Première diffusion : 25 octobre 2012

S11 E5 • Planting Palm Trees; Replacing an Old Heating System

Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to help a homeowner plant several varieties of palm trees in her front yard. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin shares information on new light bulbs. Richard replaces an old heating system and water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance.

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2012

S11 E6 • Special New York Episode

The crew visits New York City, where plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey tours a scale model of the city. Host Kevin O'Connor and a local electrician add task lighting to a Brooklyn kitchen. The guys play "What Is It" in Times Square with Jimmy Fallon. Landscape contractor Roger visits the Highline. General contractor Tom installs cable deck railing in Greenwich Village.

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2012

S11 E7 • New Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado Spings to install a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. General contractor Tom Silva installs insulated sidelights on a front door.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 2012

S11 E8 • Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve

Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2012

S11 E9 • Interior Window Trim; Heating a Swimming Pool

General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim. Richard heats a swimming pool using an air conditioner.

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 2012

S11 E10 • Properly Mulching Garden Beds; Installing a Natural Gas Line

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly mulch his garden beds. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 2012

S11 E11 • Using Hand Planes; Repairing a Cracked Stone Walkway

In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.

Première diffusion : 13 décembre 2012

S11 E12 • Ceiling Fan; Installing a Water Softener

Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 2012

S11 E13 • Transplanting a Rose Bush; Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin some rookie plumbing mistakes. And Tom and Kevin replace old outdoor lighting with new fixtures.

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 2012

S11 E14 • Restoring Terrazzo Floors; Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist

Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida to restore Terrazzo floors. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2013

S11 E15 • Toilet Installation; Patching a Lawn with Grass Seed

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed.

Première diffusion : 10 janvier 2013

S11 E16 • Hanging a Flat Panel TV; Controlling Insects Without Pesticides

Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat-panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows Kevin examples of many different types of electrical outlets. Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides.

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2013

S11 E17 • Maintaining Kitchen Appliances; Installing a Rain Gutter

Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Isaacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout, and rain barrel.

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 2013

S11 E18 • Storage Bench; Soldering Pipes; Overgrown Perennial Garden

In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to solder copper pipes properly. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown perennial garden.

Première diffusion : 31 janvier 2013

S11 E19 • Orchids as Houseplants; Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet

Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2013

S11 E20 • Insulating Ductwork; Maintaining Clothes Washers and Dryers

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate ductwork. Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates proper pruning technique. Roger, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Kevin learns how to maintain washers and dryers.

Première diffusion : 14 février 2013

S11 E21 • Ductless Heat Pump; LED Lighting

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates new technologies and applications for LED lighting. Roger learns how to select houseplants for different situations.

Première diffusion : 21 février 2013

S11 E22 • Solving a Melted Mystery; Whole-House Energy Audit

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Kevin and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit

Première diffusion : 28 février 2013

S11 E23 • Using Ladders Safely; Replacing a Shower Valve

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle antiscald valve.

Première diffusion : 7 mars 2013

S11 E24 • Surge Protectors; Cutting Stone

Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape stones for hardscaping projects.

Première diffusion : 14 mars 2013

S11 E25 • Custom Concrete Countertops; Cordless Landscape Tools

How to make and install custom concrete countertops. Can you install watertight connections without soldering? Cordless landscape tools.

Première diffusion : 21 mars 2013

S11 E26 • Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing a Smart Thermostat

The final episode of the 2012/13 season investigates how subway trains are serviced. The crew shows how to paint kitchen cabinets; estimate landscape material by the cubic yard; and how to install a smart thermostat.

Première diffusion : 28 mars 2013