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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.

Schedule

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    Ask This Old House: Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors: TVSS: Iconic

    Ask This Old House

    Regrade Lawn; Solid Core Doors

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    30 Minutes

    Regrading a backyard to improve the lawn's health; houseplants that thrive at any light level; upgrading hollow-core doors to solid-core doors.
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    Ask This Old House: Garage Storage; Anode Rod: TVSS: Iconic

    Ask This Old House

    Garage Storage; Anode Rod

    Saturday
    Aug 1

    30 Minutes

    Installing an overhead storage rack; how to upgrade a 3-way smart switch; how to extend the life of a tank-style water heater by replacing the anode rod.
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    Ask This Old House: Garage Storage; Anode Rod: TVSS: Iconic

    Ask This Old House

    Garage Storage; Anode Rod

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    30 Minutes

    Installing an overhead storage rack; how to upgrade a 3-way smart switch; how to extend the life of a tank-style water heater by replacing the anode rod.
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    Ask This Old House: Idaho Backyard Makeover: TVSS: Iconic

    Ask This Old House

    Idaho Backyard Makeover

    Sunday
    Aug 9

    30 Minutes

    Redesigning a backyard for a homeowner who hosts large dinner parties; replacing two rusted window wells.

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