Ask This Old House Season 11 Episode 19 Orchids, Kitchen Cabinet

In Ask This Old House season 11 episode 19, titled "Orchids, Kitchen Cabinet," the team of experts helps homeowners with two different projects - caring for orchids and upgrading kitchen cabinets.

Host Kevin O'Connor travels to Miami, Florida, where he meets up with orchid expert Michael Coronado. Michael explains the different types of orchids and their needs in terms of light, water, and temperature. He also gives tips on repotting and propagating orchids. Kevin then visits an orchid garden and learns about the process of cross-breeding orchids to create new varieties. Back in the studio, Michael demonstrates how to repot an orchid and shares his secret to keeping them healthy and blooming.

The second project of the episode involves renovating kitchen cabinets. Tom Silva meets with homeowners who want to update their outdated cabinets without completely replacing them. Tom suggests painting the cabinets and adding new hardware to give them a fresh look. He also demonstrates how to fill in any gaps and smooth out rough surfaces before painting. Back in the studio, Richard Trethewey showcases a new type of under-cabinet lighting that can easily be installed without the need for an electrician.

Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits New York City to help a homeowner with her radiator. The radiator is not heating up properly, and Richard suggests bleeding the air out of it. He also explains how to balance radiators in a multi-story home to ensure even heating throughout.

Lastly, landscape designer Jenn Nawada visits a homeowner to offer advice on how to improve their front yard. Jenn suggests planting low-maintenance shrubs and perennials and using decorative boulders to create a focal point. She also demonstrates how to properly mulch around plants to help retain moisture in the soil.

Overall, Ask This Old House season 11 episode 19 provides a diverse range of informative and practical tips for homeowners looking to improve their homes. From caring for orchids to upgrading kitchen cabinets and improving landscaping, this episode offers something for everyone.