Ep 16. Maple Syrup, Chicken Coop, USB

In Ask This Old House season 14 episode 16, titled "Maple Syrup, Chicken Coop, USB," the team is back with another round of inspiring and informative home projects.

First up, Kevin O'Connor heads over to Vermont to learn all about the process of making maple syrup. He meets up with a family who runs a maple syrup farm and walks through the various steps from tapping the trees to boiling the sap down to make the sweet syrup we all love. Kevin even gets to taste some fresh maple syrup and learns all about the science behind the process.

Next, Tom Silva is tasked with building a chicken coop for a homeowner who wants to start raising her own chickens. Tom goes through all the steps from framing to roofing to installing windows and doors. He also shares tips on how to keep the coop clean and the chickens happy and healthy.

Meanwhile, Richard Trethewey takes on a tech-focused project with a homeowner who wants to install USB wall outlets throughout her house. Richard shows her how to safely and properly install the outlets and also shares how to make the process easier by swapping out the backstab wiring with traditional screw terminals.

The team also takes on various smaller home improvement projects, including repairing a sagging gate and patching up a hole in a plaster wall.

Overall, "Maple Syrup, Chicken Coop, USB" is another informative and inspiring episode of Ask This Old House that showcases the team's expertise in all aspects of home improvement.