description Ask This Old House Overview
Ask This Old House is an American home improvement television series and digital media brand that premiered on PBS in 2002. It serves as a spin-off of the original 1979 program, This Old House. In each episode, a team of experienced contractors and tradespeople—such as plumbers, carpenters, and landscapers—travels directly to homeowners' residences to diagnose and solve specific, small-scale repair problems. The show is aimed at DIY enthusiasts and homeowners seeking practical advice on household maintenance and renovations.
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What is Ask This Old House about?
Ask This Old House answers viewer questions about repairs, renovation, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and other home projects. Unlike a single-house renovation series, it combines workshop explanations with on-site house calls.
When did Ask This Old House premiere?
The series premiered on PBS in 2002 as a spin-off of This Old House, which began in 1979. Its first-season episodes included practical subjects such as window screens, rainwater collection, plumbing tools, and garage doors.
Which experts appear on Ask This Old House?
Familiar contributors include host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada. The cast has also included specialists such as electrician Heath Eastman and painter Mauro Henrique.
Where can I watch Ask This Old House?
PBS lists Ask This Old House for streaming on pbs.org and through the PBS app. Availability of individual episodes can depend on the current PBS schedule and streaming rights.
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