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The Best Episodes of Ask This Old House Season 24

Every episode of Ask This Old House Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ask This Old House Season 24!

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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 24 Episode 1 - NOLA Lantern; Rusty Patio Set
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    #1 - NOLA Lantern; Rusty Patio Set

    S24:E1

    NOLA copper lantern fixtures; why toilets overflow; restoring rusty outdoor furniture.

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  2. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 2 - Seashell Driveway; Radon System
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    #2 - Seashell Driveway; Radon System

    S24:E2

    Swapping a coastal home's gravel driveway for seashells; installing a radon mitigation system.

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  3. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 3 - Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick
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    #3 - Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick

    S24:E3

    Tom shares a few methods to remove ring stains from a wood table; Jenn breaks down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; Mark repairs a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.

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  4. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 4 - Washer Dryer Relocation
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    #4 - Washer Dryer Relocation

    S24:E4

    Kevin meets with an audiologist to discuss the importance of hearing protection; Richard, Nathan and Heath team up to help a couple age in place by relocating their washer and dryer to the main floor.

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  5. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 5 - Planting Arborvitaes, Storage Rack
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    #5 - Planting Arborvitaes, Storage Rack

    S24:E5

    Lee helps a homeowner plant a row of arborvitae trees for a privacy Lee helps a homeowner plant a row of arborvitae trees for a privacy border; Mark breaks down the various tools that can be found in the border; Mark breaks down the various tools that can be found in the average fireplace set; Tom and Kevin demonstrate how to build a average fireplace set; Tom and Kevin demonstrate how to build a storage rack for container totes using 2x4s. storage rack for container totes using 2x4s.

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  6. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 6 - Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights
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    #6 - Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights

    S24:E6

    Jenn visits a Rhode Island sod farm to see what sustainable grass alternatives they've been experimenting with; Tom and Kevin discuss the most common types of nailhead and shank designs; Heath brightens up a dark driveway.

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  7. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 7 - Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
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    #7 - Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing

    S24:E7

    Nathan Gilbert travels to a Mississippi Navy Seabees base, where he learned carpentry as part of his naval training, to see how they are continuing to train the next generation of tradespeople; Tom Silva walks Kevin O'Connor through different types of trailer hitches, their uses, and what to consider for safe towing; Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repaint her peeling galvanized stair railing.

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  8. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 8 - Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors
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    #8 - Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors

    S24:E8

    Lee helps a couple regrade their backyard to improve the lawn's health; Jenn shares houseplants that thrive at any light level, proving there's a perfect plant for every space; Nathan upgrades a homeowner's hollow-core doors to solid-core doors.

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  9. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 9 - Garage Storage; Anode Rod
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    #9 - Garage Storage; Anode Rod

    S24:E9

    Nathan helps a homeowner install an overhead garage storage rack for easier living; Heath demonstrates how to upgrade to a 3-way smart switch; Richard shows how to extend the life of a tank-style water heater by replacing the anode rod.

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  10. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 10 - Idaho Backyard Makeover
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    #10 - Idaho Backyard Makeover

    S24:E10

    Jenn Nawada travels to Idaho to revamp a backyard of a homeowner who hosts weekly potluck dinner parties. His Monday Night Dinners now draw up to 100- 200 guests, overwhelming a space not built for crowds. Jenn and the community redesign the yard for smoother flow and function. Then, Mark McCullough replaces two rusted window wells, demonstrating proper removal and installation.

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  11. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 11 - Speakeasy Hidden Door
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    #11 - Speakeasy Hidden Door

    S24:E11

    Richard shows a clever toilet flange repair kit. Then, Lee and Kevin share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.

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  12. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 12 - Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor
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    #12 - Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor

    S24:E12

    Mauro shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling. Heath, Ross, and Kevin discuss utility energy meters. Nathan and Kevin compare vinyl, wood, and fiber-cement siding. Tom demonstrates how to stop hardwood floor squeaks with a clever DIY fix.

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  13. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 13 - Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder
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    #13 - Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder

    S24:E13

    Ross upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates. Kevin and Jenn discuss three common houseplant pests and Jenn shares some simple tricks to banish them. Nathan solves a tough attic access issue.

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  14. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 14 - 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence
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    #14 - 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence

    S24:E14

    Mauro and Kevin show how to test for lead paint. Heath breaks down how-way switches work and common wiring mistakes. Nathan and Lee install a classic wooden split rail fence to prevent cars from parking on a homeowner's front lawn.

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  15. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 15 - Toys and Color, Air Switch
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    #15 - Toys and Color, Air Switch

    S24:E15

    Tom discusses common types of caulks and sealants. Richard installs a garbage disposal with an air switch controller. Kevin is joined by Wendy and Kaden, hosts of the popular channel "Toys and Colors," to build a children's dress-up closet.

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  16. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 16 - Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing
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    #16 - Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing

    S24:E16

    Lee heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production. Mark breaks down popular paver types and walkway patterns. Nathan teams up to install a porch swing.

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  17. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 17 - Lead Testing, Hillside Steps
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    #17 - Lead Testing, Hillside Steps

    S24:E17

    Richard explains why sink clogs happen, how to prevent them, and offers safer maintenance alternatives. Mauro demonstrates how to test for lead-based paint. Then, Mark installs granite hillside steps, creating safer access to a backyard fire pit.

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  18. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 18 - Nola Shutters, Hardwired Alarms
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    #18 - Nola Shutters, Hardwired Alarms

    S24:E18

    Nathan Gilbert upgrades shutters in a historic New Orleans neighborhood, matching the original style and material. Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam explain how to read fertilizer labels and choose between organic and synthetic options. Heath Eastman upgrades battery-operated smoke detectors to a hardwired combo alarm system. Heath asks a local fire chief for installation safety tips beforehand.

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  19. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 19 - Arch Accent, Pea Stone Patio
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    #19 - Arch Accent, Pea Stone Patio

    S24:E19

    Mauro helps a mom-to-be refresh a nursery with hand-drawn arches using simple tools. Jenn explains the truth behind common plant misconceptions. Then, Mark helps a couple install a pea gravel patio using a binding agent to keep stones in place.

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  20. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 20 - Hang Shades, Steep Landscaping
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    #20 - Hang Shades, Steep Landscaping

    S24:E20

    Nathan installs shades to block the outside view for a tiny guard dog. Richard and Kevin discuss the anatomy of toilet tanks, common failures, and how to fix a running toilet. Jenn tackles a steep front yard for a safer, better-looking landscape.

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  21. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 21 - Running Power to a Shed
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    #21 - Running Power to a Shed

    S24:E21

    Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.

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  22. Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 22 - Flower Vase, Smart Garage Opener
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    #22 - Flower Vase, Smart Garage Opener

    S24:E22

    Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"NOLA Lantern; Rusty Patio Set" is the best rated episode of "Ask This Old House" season 24. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Seashell Driveway; Radon System".