Ask This Old House

Track saws; repointing an outdoor pizza oven; a 20th anniversary "What Is It?" segment.

Finishes for brick and concrete; maintaining a small backyard pond; building a Demilune table.

Spacing balusters evenly; drilling holes in studs to run wire; building deck chairs.

How to test soil at home; adding a receptacle to a kitchen island.

Applying caulk in gaps; installing crown molding around corner angles; the future of solar.

Simple trick for drawing a perfect ellipse; moving a light fixture and patching the ceiling.

Fathers as mentors; airflow in buildings; finishing a baseball bat display case.

Using common electrical tools; an in-depth home energy assessment; painting.

Different types of succulents; installing a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter; milk stool.

Replacing a toilet seat; building a pergola; repairing a century-old full mortise lockset.

Varieties of hydrangeas; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; refinishing deck railings and posts.

Hammers; controlling plumbing emergencies; replacing a garage door.

Mounting a television; building a birdbath; repairing a Newel post damaged by a dog.

Houseplants for areas of shade and sun; drilling holes to run electrical wire; vinyl fence.

Making a stone birdbath; fixing a wobbly toilet; repairing a sticky faucet handle.

Different ways to fix scratches on wood furniture; installing a shipping container pool.

Smart electric panels and how they work; replacing a toilet seat; building window flower boxes.

Basic voltages of cordless tools; handling simple clogs in a bathroom sink, kitchen sink and toilet.

Composting at home; custom built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves for a hall closet; retaining wall.

Bidets and their functions; using spray paint for small home projects; home energy assessment.

How shrubs are harvested; sealing windows for the winter; building a box joint jig.

Smart thermostats and their features; switch legs; replacing an old rotted porch column base.

Making a stone water fountain for the garden; breaking down miter saw blades; supply chain issues.

Cost-effective ways to save money on a heating bill; replacing a vinyl kitchen floor.