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The Best Episodes of Ask This Old House Season 12

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. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 1 - Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting
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    #1 - Replacing an Old Door; Hot Water Without Waiting

    S12:E1

    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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  2. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 2 - 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

    S12:E2

    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?"

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 3 - Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater
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    #3 - Hands-Free Kitchen Faucet; Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater

    S12:E3

    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?"

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 4 - 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

    S12:E4

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

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  5. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 5 - 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

    S12:E5

    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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  6. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 6 - Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet
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    #6 - Leaky Skylight; Repairing a Noisy Toilet

    S12:E6

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

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  7. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 7 - Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom
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    #7 - Planting a Maple Tree; Working on an Underground Bathroom

    S12:E7

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

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  8. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 8 - Preparing for Severe Weather
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    #8 - Preparing for Severe Weather

    S12:E8

    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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  9. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 9 - Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit
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    #9 - Uses for a Router; Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit

    S12:E9

    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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  10. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 10 - Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater
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    #10 - Irrigation System; Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater

    S12:E10

    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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  11. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 11 - Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post
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    #11 - Crown Molding in Seattle; Replacing a Rotted Fence Post

    S12:E11

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

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  12. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 12 - House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector
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    #12 - House Humidifier in North Carolina; Hardwired Smoke Detector

    S12:E12

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

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  13. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 13 - 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

    S12:E13

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

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  14. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 14 - Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity
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    #14 - Rotted Porch Post; Dealing with High Indoor Humidity

    S12:E14

    Repairing a Rotted Porch Post; Dealing With High Indoor Humidity

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  15. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 15 - 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

    S12:E15

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

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  16. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 16 - Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape
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    #16 - Clawfoot Tub with Shower; Installing a Permanent Fire Escape

    S12:E16

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

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  17. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 17 - High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants
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    #17 - High Tunnel Greenhouse; Converting Recessed Lights Into Pendants

    S12:E17

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

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  18. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 18 - Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System
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    #18 - Quieting a Squealing Shower; A DIY-Friendly Security System

    S12:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 19 - Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island
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    #19 - Plants from Seed; Outdoor Hose Spigot; Movable Kitchen Island

    S12:E19

    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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  20. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 20 - Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork
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    #20 - Planting a Low-Cost Privacy Screen; Sealing Ductwork

    S12:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 21 - Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower
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    #21 - Baseboard Hole-Patching; Maintaining a Lawn Mower

    S12:E21

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

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  22. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 22 - Celebrating 300 Episodes
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    #22 - Celebrating 300 Episodes

    S12:E22

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

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  23. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 23 - Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps
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    #23 - Building a Simple Table; Getting Rid of Tree Stumps

    S12:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 24 - Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase
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    #24 - Accessible Home; Modifying a Bathroom and Dangerous Staircase

    S12:E24

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

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  25. Ask This Old House Season 12 Episode 25 - Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete
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    #25 - Replacing Fluorescent Under Cabinet Lights; Working with Concrete

    S12:E25

    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 /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Building a Garden Bed in New Mexico; Repairing a Leaky Toilet".