Nathan Gilbert Episodes

6 episodes tagged with "Nathan Gilbert"

Ask This Old House S24E14: 3-Way Switches, Split Rail Fence, and the Wet Paint Rescue

Mauro Henrique shows why speed beats any cleaner when paint hits the floor, Heath Eastman finally makes three-way switches click with a switch he built himself, and Nathan Gilbert and Lee Gilliam build a split rail fence that stops cars and looks good doing it.

Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 13: Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder, and the Houseplant Doctor Is In

Ross Trethewey installs a split heat pump water heater that puts the evaporator outside, making it a cold-climate winner. Jenn Nawada prescribes treatments for mealybugs, spider mites, and fungus gnats. Nathan Gilbert gives a Massachusetts homeowner safe attic access with a new pull-down ladder. Plus: why a frosty panel is actually a good sign.

Garage Overhead Storage, 3-Way Smart Switches, and the $40 Anode Rod Nobody Replaces: Ask This Old House S24E9

Nathan Gilbert helps an expectant mom tame garage chaos with a 600-pound-rated ceiling rack and heavy-duty shelving. Heath Eastman sorts out the traveler-wire puzzle behind three-way smart switches. Richard Trethewey opens up a neglected water heater and shows why the anode rod matters—and what happens when you ignore it for eight years.

Ask This Old House Season 24 Episode 8: A Lawn Regrade, Shade-Tolerant Plants, and a Solid-Core Door That Actually Hits Different

Lee Gilliam tackles a lumpy, mossy backyard with a dethatcher, a leveling rake, and a toddler’s help. Jenn Nawada breaks down houseplants by light exposure. Nathan Gilbert swaps hollow-core interior doors for solid-core slabs—and shows why rushing to prehung is a mistake.

Ask This Old House Season 23 Episode 5: Medicine Cabinets, Chimney Crowns, and Time Capsules

A deep dive into Season 23 Episode 5 featuring Nathan Gilbert's medicine cabinet installation, Mark McCullough's chimney crown replacement, and the fascinating world of construction time capsules.

Ask This Old House Season 23 Episode 3: Fruit Trees, Roof Tools, and Smart Lighting

A journey to Florida for tropical gardening, a clever roofing tool that solves real problems, and practical guidance for smart lighting upgrades in your home.