Ep 11. Holiday Projects

In Ask This Old House season 20 episode 11, titled Holiday Projects, the team gets into the holiday spirit and helps homeowners prepare their homes for the upcoming festivities.

First up, Tom Silva visits a family to help them with their Christmas decorating. The homeowners have several wreaths that they want to hang outside, but they’re not sure how to secure them to the brick exterior of their home. Tom demonstrates how to use brick clips to hang the wreaths without damaging the brick.

Next, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits a homeowner to help him with his annual tradition of creating a Christmas-themed ice sculpture in his front yard. The homeowner uses water from his well to create the sculpture, but the water freezes before it can be molded into the desired shape. Richard suggests using a pump to circulate the water, keeping it from freezing and allowing for more precise shaping.

In the third segment, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada visits a homeowner to help him with his outdoor holiday lighting display. The homeowner has a large tree in his front yard that he wants to decorate with lights, but he’s not sure how to safely run the wiring up the tree. Jenn demonstrates how to use a pole-mounted string light hanging kit to hang the lights from the tree without harming the branches.

Finally, Kevin O’Connor visits a homeowner who wants to build a fire pit in his backyard for his family to enjoy during the holiday season. Kevin and the homeowner use a fire pit kit to create a simple, sturdy structure that will keep the fire contained and prevent any accidents.

Throughout the episode, the team also provides viewers with helpful tips and advice for their own holiday projects, such as using battery-powered candles for a safer and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional candles, and using a pinecone wreath as a decorative touch that can be easily made at home.

Overall, Ask This Old House season 20 episode 11 is a festive and informative episode that will help homeowners add some holiday cheer to their homes in a safe and creative way.