Installing A Pass Through; Fence Post Replacement
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The 13th season of ASK THIS OLD HOUSE begins with Richard showing Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust staining. Tom opens up a small home by installing a pass-through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate with one that will last. And the guys play "What is it?" with special guest, NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio.

Duration: 24 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 1301

About Ask This Old House:

Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects.

For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.


Future Broadcast times for "Ask This Old House": (show all)

Mon, Dec 22 5:00 P.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 23 4:30 A.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Dec 24 5:00 P.M. Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Dec 25 5:00 P.M. Microgreens, Wheelchair Lift     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 26 8:30 A.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 26 2:30 P.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 26 5:00 P.M. Wood Shop, Wireless Switch     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Dec 27 4:30 A.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 27 8:00 A.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 27 3:30 P.M. Seabees, Paint Galvanized Railing     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 27 5:00 P.M. Regrade Lawn, Solid Core Doors     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 29 8:30 A.M. Regrade Lawn, Solid Core Doors     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 29 2:30 P.M. Regrade Lawn, Solid Core Doors     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 29 5:00 P.M. Regrade Lawn, Solid Core Doors     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 30 4:30 A.M. Regrade Lawn, Solid Core Doors     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Dec 31 5:00 P.M. Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices     NHPBS (11.1)


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