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E24 | Hand-Turned Spindle Replication | Ask This Old House

Tom Silva is rarely stumped. But when a homeowner reached out about a missing hand-turned spindle in the staircase of her 1900s Queen Anne Rowhouse, Tom attempts to replicate the spiral-detailed spindles on his lathe. There, he turns straight grain fir balusters and troubleshoots a string technique to replicate the spiral detailing.
Season 21 Episode 24 Length 23:42 Premiere: 05/25/23

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Shade Sail/Hybrid Water Heater - S12 E5

Premiered On: 11/02/2013

A shade sails is used over a deck to cut down on sun exposure. A hybrid water heater is installed.

  • Thursday June 1, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Replacing a Leaky Skylight/Repairing a Noisy Toilet - S12 E6

Premiered On: 11/09/2013

Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor replace a leaky skylight and Richard Trethewey repairs a noisy toilet.

  • Friday June 2, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter - S21 E23

Repairing a leaky shower; different wire gauge sizes and their electrical load capabilities; repairing loose flagstone steps in an entryway and basement.

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Planting a Maple Tree/Master Bathroom - S12 E7

Premiered On: 11/16/2013

Roger Cook plants a maple tree and Richard Trethewey begins work on an master bathroom in the basement.

  • Monday June 5, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Preparing for Severe Weather - S12 E8

Premiered On: 11/23/2013

A safe room is installed in Oklahoma for tornado protection. Hurricane window protection is tested.

  • Tuesday June 6, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Uses for a Router/Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit - S12 E9

Premiered On: 01/04/2014

Uses for a router are demonstrated. An air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs is replaced.

  • Wednesday June 7, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Installing an Irrigation System in New Mexico/Installing a Heat-Pump Water Heater - S12 E10

Premiered On: 01/11/2014

An irrigation system designed for a desert climate and a new heat-pump water heater are featured.

  • Thursday June 8, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Hand-Turned Spindle Replication - S21 E24

Tom replicates a homeowner's spiral-detailed spindles for their Queen Anne Row staircase.

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Installing Crown Molding in Seattle/Replacing a Rotted Fence Post - S12 E11

Premiered On: 01/18/2014

Crown molding and a fence post are highlighted. Cement, concrete, and mortar are discussed.

  • Friday June 9, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Installing a Whole-House Humidifier in North Carolina/Installing Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors - S12 E12

Premiered On: 01/25/2014

Stripped screws are removed and a whole-house humidifier and a smoke detector are installed.

  • Monday June 12, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Waffle Gardening In Santa Fe/Adding Mechanical Dampers to a Forced-Air Heating System - S12 E13

Premiered On: 02/01/2014

Roger learns about "waffle gardening" and Richard adds mechanical dampers to a forced-air heating system.

  • Tuesday June 13, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Window, Robotic Mower, Lead - S15 E1

Premiered On: 10/01/2016

Tom pulls off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower and Richard addresses concerns of lead in drinking water.

  • Wednesday June 14, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Fire Prevention, Strainer - S15 E2

Premiered On: 10/08/2016

Kevin heads to Chicago to learn about fire dangers in homes and how to prevent them. Richard replaces a rusty kitchen sink strainer and explains why it failed.

  • Thursday June 15, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Bookshelf, Foundation Plants - S15 E3

Premiered On: 10/15/2016

Tom and Kevin create a bookshelf using stair treads and minimal tools in "Build It." Landscape designer Jenn Nawada turns wild foundation plantings into an enviable front garden.

  • Friday June 16, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Circuit, Table Saw, Fireplace Insert - S21 E25

Installing a basement circuit; safety techniques for common sources of table saw injuries; installing a wood-burning insert into a draughty fireplace.

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Water Heater, Home Orchard - S15 E4

Premiered On: 10/22/2016

Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees; Tom shows Kevin how to use a circular saw and how to find one that fits individual project needs; Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses the new regulations on them.

  • Monday June 19, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Molding Raceway, Deck Board - S15 E5

Premiered On: 10/29/2016

Tom fixes a front porch by replacing a single deck board in a tight space; Richard receives an email about a shower that has been stained green; Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.

  • Tuesday June 20, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch - S15 E6

Premiered On: 11/05/2016

Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system; Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall using several methods; a nonconductive electrical tool to make working with wires easier.

  • Wednesday June 21, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall - S15 E7

Premiered On: 11/12/2016

Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key for tight space; Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme.

  • Thursday June 22, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw - S15 E8

Premiered On: 11/19/2016

Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.

  • Friday June 23, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Sawmill, Bar Top - S21 E26

Milling a large piece of an old red oak; headband game; building a bar top out of the milled piece of red oak.

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Microgreens, Wheelchair Lift - S15 E9

Premiered On: 01/07/2017

An accessibility contractor assembles a home elevator for a teen injured in the war in Afghanistan.

  • Monday June 26, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Wood Shop, Wireless Switch - S15 E10

Premiered On: 01/14/2017

A one-car garage is transformed into a woodworking shop and a wireless light switch is installed.

  • Tuesday June 27, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices - S15 E11

Premiered On: 01/21/2017

A dilapidated entrance becomes a welcoming walkway. Scott explains how to make wire connections.

  • Wednesday June 28, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights - S15 E12

Premiered On: 01/28/2017

Richard diagnoses a malfunctioning hot water radiator and gives a lesson on diverter tees.

  • Thursday June 29, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed - S15 E13

Premiered On: 02/04/2017

Landscape designer Jenn Nawada climbs learns about rooftop and small-space gardening.

  • Friday June 30, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Water Heater Autopsy, Classroom Composting - S21 E1

The team talks about why they enjoy working together and Richard cuts open a failed water heater. Jenn and Nathan build a compost bin.

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Installing a Pre-hung Front Door/Using Big Containers for Screening and Shading - S12 E4

  • Wednesday May 31, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
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Replacing a Kitchen Faucet with a Hands-Free Model/Installing a Channel Drain to Divert Rainwater - S12 E3

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Chili Peppers; Flange - S12 E2

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Hand-Turned Spindle Replication - S21 E24

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Replacing an Old Door/Hot Water Without Waiting - S12 E1

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Hawaii Makes 50 - S15 E26

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Rain Garden, Cabinet Hardware - S15 E25

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Build It, Future House, Surge - S15 E24

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Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat - S15 E23

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Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter - S21 E23

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Alaska Generator, Wood Floor - S15 E22

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Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood - S15 E21

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Build It, Cable Lighting - S15 E20

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Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole - S21 E22

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Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier - S15 E17

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Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut - S15 E15

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Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed - S15 E13

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Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch - S21 E21

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Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices - S15 E11

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Wood Shop, Wireless Switch - S15 E10

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Microgreens, Wheelchair Lift - S15 E9

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