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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

    Tile Soap Holders; Swirl Ceiling

    Saturday
    May 16

    30 Minutes

    Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
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    Tile Soap Holders; Swirl Ceiling

    Sunday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
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    Picnic Table; Insurance Policies

    Saturday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    The perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night; breaking down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy; rebuilding a picnic table.
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    Ask This Old House

    Hang Shades; Steep Landscaping

    Saturday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    Installing top-down bottom-up shades to block the outside view for a tiny guard dog; the anatomy of toilet tanks, common failures and how to fix a running toilet; landscaping a steep front yard.
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    Picnic Table; Insurance Policies

    Sunday
    May 24

    30 Minutes

    The perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night; breaking down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy; rebuilding a picnic table.

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