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Ask This Old House

E5 | Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel | Ask This Old House

Season 22 Episode 5 | 23m 42s

Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to the circuit board; Environmental contractor, Ron Peik demystifies asbestos and shares options for mitigation; Mark McCullough fixes a faulty brick lintel repair on an 1833 home, discusses the difference between Flemish and American bond, and how to match existing mortar and joints.

Aired: 10/25/23 | Expires: 07/18/24
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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E5 | Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown | Ask This Old House
Nathan installs a bathroom recessed cabinet; Mark repairs a chimney crown.
Episode: S23 E5 | 23:42
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E8 | Little Free Library | Ask This Old House
Tom builds, paints, and installs a Little Free Library for an elementary school.
Episode: S21 E8 | 23:42
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E26 | Mudroom Cubbies | Ask This Old House
Kevin, Tom, and Mauro build and paint mudroom cubbies; Jenn explains how to choose mulch.
Episode: S23 E26 | 23:12
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E25 | Thank You, Roger Cook | Ask This Old House
A special episode honoring landscape contractor, mentor, and friend Roger Cook.
Episode: S23 E25 | 23:42