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Ask This Old House

E20 | Hang Shades, Steep Landscaping | 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.

E20 | Hang Shades, Steep Landscaping | Ask This Old House

Season 24 | Ask This Old House Episode 20 | 23m 42s | CC

Nathan Gilbert installs top-down, bottom-up shades to block the outside view for a tiny guard dog while still allowing sunlight into the house. Richard Trethewey explains toilet tank anatomy, common failures, and how to fix a running toilet. Jenn Nawada tackles a steep front yard, reshaping the slope and adding erosion-control plants to create a safer, more attractive landscape.

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Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.

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