Ask This Old House

Lee Gilliam and Kevin O'Connor cover lawn-mowing basics, from choosing the right mower to preparing and mowing a lawn. The team shares expert tips for vetting and hiring a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark McCullough heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path with a smooth, durable concrete paver walkway.

Nathan Gilbert upgrades a bathroom by removing vintage wall-mounted ceramic toothbrush and soap holders and replacing them with a more functional, modern wood shelf. The team plays "What Is It?" as they guess the purpose of a small metal bar. Then, Mauro Henrique repairs a water-damaged ceiling crack, demonstrating how to match the original swirl texture for a seamless finish.

Ross Trethewey shares the perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night, including a projector and screen, a solar battery bank, portable and outdoor-rated speakers, and smart Wi-Fi plugs. Kevin O'Connor talks with an insurance expert to break down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy. Then, Tom Silva and Kevin team up to rebuild a picnic table they first built 17 years ago.

Heath Eastman installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure so a homeowner can enjoy shows and sports from their deck. Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Zack Dettmore discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark McCullough replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design built from four granite slabs.