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

S22 Ask This Old House Episode 5 | 23m 42s | CC

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.

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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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