Ask This Old House

tv show

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615 total episodes

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23 seasons

First Aired October 10, 2002

Overview

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 projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!

The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention poster unavailable

The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention

Season 1 - Episode 25 - 1h 30m

Air Date

March 27, 2003

Overview

Tom helps Chicago-area homeowners Daryl and Catherine Katauskas repair their exterior door jamb by installing a dutchman. Back in the loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Steve examine two unfamiliar objects and try to guess how they're used. Then Richard prevents a basement from flooding by installing a leak sensor and automatic water shutoff valve on a water heater. More Info & Resources