E12 | Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor | Ask This Old House

How to paint a ceiling; comparing siding material; a DIY fix for a squeaky floor.

E12 | Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

Premiered January 22, 2026
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E12 | Paint Ceiling, Squeaky Floor | Ask This Old House

Mauro Henrique shows how to repaint a damaged ceiling and avoid tape mishaps. Heath Eastman, Ross Trethewey, and Kevin O'Connor discuss utility energy meters, comparing the old analog to the new digital and smart meters. Nathan Gilbert and Kevin compare vinyl, wood, and fiber-cement siding. Tom Silva demonstrates how to stop hardwood floor squeaks with a clever DIY fix.

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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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