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The Best Episodes of Ask This Old House Season 12

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Every episode of Ask This Old House Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ask This Old House Season 12!

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....
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  • Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
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    #1 - Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 10/5/2013

    The twelfth season of Ask This Old House begins with Kevin teaching the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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  • Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet
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    #2 - Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet

    Season 12 Episode 2

    Aired 10/12/2013

    Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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  • Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
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    #3 - Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

    Season 12 Episode 3

    Aired 10/19/2013

    Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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  • Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading
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    #4 - Pre-Hung Front Door; Big Containers for Screening and Shading

    Season 12 Episode 4

    Aired 10/26/2013

    Installing a pre-hung exterior door. How to use large containers for shading around the home.

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  • Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater
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    #5 - Shade Sail Over a Deck in Santa Fe; Hybrid Water Heater

    Season 12 Episode 5

    Aired 11/2/2013

    A member of the team learns about styles prevalent in Santa Fe, N.M. Roger teaches the proper way to use a wheelbarrow. How to install a shade sail to a deck. Richard installs a hybrid water heater.

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  • Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
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    #6 - Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

    Season 12 Episode 6

    Aired 11/9/2013

    Tommy replaces a leaky skylight. Richard quiets a noisy toilet.

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  • Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
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    #7 - Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

    Season 12 Episode 7

    Aired 11/16/2013

    Roger transplants a specimen maple tree. Fixing an underground master bathroom.

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  • Preparing for Severe Weather
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    #8 - Preparing for Severe Weather

    Season 12 Episode 8

    Aired 11/23/2013

    How to make improvements to make your home safer during a tornado, hurricane and power failure. A meteorologist describes how weather is changing and what homeowners should do to prepare.

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  • Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
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    #9 - Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

    Season 12 Episode 9

    Aired 1/4/2014

    Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"

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  • Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
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    #10 - Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

    Season 12 Episode 10

    Aired 1/11/2014

    Installing an irrigation system designed for a desert climate; new style of heat-pump water heater; reusing an old garden hose reel.

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  • Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
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    #11 - Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

    Season 12 Episode 11

    Aired 1/18/2014

    Installing crown molding; replacing a rotted fence post; difference between cement, concrete and mortar.

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  • House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
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    #12 - House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

    Season 12 Episode 12

    Aired 1/25/2014

    Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina; Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

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  • Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating
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    #13 - Waffle Gardening in Santa Fe; Mechanical Dampers for Air Heating

    Season 12 Episode 13

    Aired 2/1/2014

    "Waffle Gardening" in Santa Fe; Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System

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  • Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
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    #14 - Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

    Season 12 Episode 14

    Aired 2/8/2014

    Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity

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  • Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle
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    #15 - Fitting a Mattress up a Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

    Season 12 Episode 15

    Aired 2/15/2014

    Fitting a Mattress Up a Narrow Staircase; Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle

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  • Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
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    #16 - Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

    Season 12 Episode 16

    Aired 2/22/2014

    Installing a Clawfoot Tub With Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape in a Bedroom

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  • High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
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    #17 - High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

    Season 12 Episode 17

    Aired 3/1/2014

    Building a high tunnel greenhouse; converting three recessed kitchen lights into three pendants. Selecting pliers and wrenches.

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  • Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
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    #18 - Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

    Season 12 Episode 18

    Aired 3/8/2014

    Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System and Video Camera

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  • Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
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    #19 - Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

    Season 12 Episode 19

    Aired 3/15/2014

    How to start plants from seed. How to prevent an outdoor hose spigot from freezing. How to build a movable kitchen island.

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  • Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
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    #20 - Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

    Season 12 Episode 20

    Aired 3/22/2014

    Planting a low-cost privacy screen; and sealing ductwork without removing the walls.

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  • Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
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    #21 - Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

    Season 12 Episode 21

    Aired 3/29/2014

    Replacing a shower valve; repairing damage to a baseboard; keeping a lawn mower in excellent shape.

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  • Celebrating 300 Episodes
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    #22 - Celebrating 300 Episodes

    Season 12 Episode 22

    Aired 4/5/2014

    Celebrating 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" with a review of favorite moments.

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  • Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
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    #23 - Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

    Season 12 Episode 23

    Aired 4/12/2014

    Building a simple table from solid fir; removing tree stumps; solar energy.

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  • Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
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    #24 - Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

    Season 12 Episode 24

    Aired 4/19/2014

    Modifying a bathroom and stairs to make them wheelchair accessible; rebuilding dangerous staircase.

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  • Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
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    #25 - Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

    Season 12 Episode 25

    Aired 4/26/2014

    Replacing fluorescent under-cabinet lights with LED fixtures; working with concrete.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting" is the best rated episode of "Ask This Old House" season 12. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/5/2013. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet".