Ask This Old House

Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor build mudroom cubbies with three main compartments for hanging coats, upper shelves for accessories, and bottom cubbies for storing shoes; Jenn Nawada goes over different types of mulch and how they can enhance a garden's health and aesthetic; Mauro Henrique and Kevin paint the mudroom cubbies that Tom and Kevin previously built using a paint sprayer.

In this heartfelt tribute episode of AskTOH, we honor the incredible legacy of Roger Cook: a landscape contractor, dedicated teacher, and beloved member of the TOH family. For decades, Roger inspired homeowners and professionals alike with his expertise and passion. Fellow colleagues recall their favorite memories and reflect on the impact he made, both on and off camera. Thank you, Roger.

Ross Trethewey explains common nuisance noises that can come from ductwork and offers some solutions; Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner fix her dead lawn by teaching her the processes of aerating and overseeding; Mark McCullough travels to Austin, Texas to repair cracked stucco over concrete foundation. Demonstrating the correct techniques, tools, and materials to use.

Nathan Gilbert transforms a homeowner's hanging bathroom medicine cabinet into a recessed medicine cabinet; Mark McCullough replaces a chimney crown that is causing water damage to a homeowner's indoor charcoal grill; Mark shows Kevin O'Connor some of the little pieces of history he's found while doing masonry work over the years.