How to use a toilet flange repair kit; gas mower maintenance; installing a hidden door.

E11 | Speakeasy Hidden Door | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

Premiered January 15, 2026
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E11 | Speakeasy Hidden Door | Ask This Old House

Richard Trethewey shows a clever toilet flange repair kit that eliminates the need for a wax ring and has a rubber seal that adjusts to any flange height, making bathroom floor updates easier. Then, Lee Gilliam and Kevin O'Connor share essential upkeep to keep a gas mower running like new. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.

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Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers - and we make house calls! The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada.

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