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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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Schedule

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    Ask This Old House

    3-Way Switch; Split Rail Fence

    Saturday
    Feb 7

    30 Minutes

    Cleaning up paint when it spills on the floor; how 3-way switches work and common wiring mistakes; installing a classic wooden split rail fence.
  • Ask This Old House: Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor: TVSS: Iconic

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    Paint Ceiling; Squeaky Floor

    Saturday
    Feb 7

    30 Minutes

    Repainting a damaged ceiling; utility energy meters; comparing vinyl, wood and fiber-cement siding; how to stop hardwood floor squeaks with a clever DIY fix.
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    3-Way Switch; Split Rail Fence

    Sunday
    Feb 8

    30 Minutes

    Cleaning up paint when it spills on the floor; how 3-way switches work and common wiring mistakes; installing a classic wooden split rail fence.
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    Toys and Color; Air Switch

    Saturday
    Feb 14

    30 Minutes

    Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.
  • Ask This Old House: Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder: TVSS: Iconic

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    Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder

    Saturday
    Feb 14

    30 Minutes

    Upgrading a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater; three common houseplant pests and simple tricks to banish them; installing an attic ladder.
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    Toys and Color; Air Switch

    Sunday
    Feb 15

    30 Minutes

    Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.

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