Ep 15. Philly Sconce, Trim Closet

In Ask This Old House season 14 episode 15, titled "Philly Sconce, Trim Closet," the crew heads to Philadelphia to help a homeowner improve his lighting and organize his storage space.

The episode begins with host Kevin O'Connor meeting homeowner Keith at his mid-century modern home. Keith shows Kevin an outdated, oversized sconce in his living room that he would like to replace with a smaller, more modern fixture. Kevin and Keith head to a local lighting store where they meet lighting specialist Jeff who helps them select a new sconce. Jeff explains the importance of considering the scale of the room and the existing electrical wiring when choosing a new light fixture.

Back at Keith's home, master electrician Heath installs the new sconce while Kevin and Keith watch. Heath shows them how to safely disconnect the old fixture and install the new one. Once the new sconce is in place, Keith is thrilled with the modern, updated look.

Next, Kevin meets homeowner Alice in her cluttered bedroom. Alice explains that she has a lot of storage space, but it's disorganized and she struggles to find what she needs. Kevin suggests adding a closet organizer system to maximize the existing space.

Kevin and Alice head to a local home improvement store where they meet closet organizer expert Tom. Tom recommends a flexible, customizable system that can be adjusted to fit Alice's specific needs. They select shelves, drawers, and hanging rods to create a more efficient storage solution.

Back at Alice's home, carpenter Nathan helps Kevin install the new closet organizer system. They remove the old shelves and rods and replace them with the new system. They show Alice how to adjust the shelves and drawers to best fit her clothing and accessories.

Finally, Kevin checks in with plumbing and heating expert Richard at a local repair shop. Richard shares some tips on how to prolong the life of a hot water heater, including regularly flushing the tank and checking the pressure valve.

Overall, "Philly Sconce, Trim Closet" is a helpful episode of Ask This Old House that offers practical tips on how to update lighting fixtures, maximize storage space, and maintain household appliances.