Home Brew Beer, Rain Barrel
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It's a recipe thousands of years old. Watch Kevin learn about ales and lagers from Bridget Lancaster of America's Test Kitchen. Tom loves rainy days - see his DIY project to conserve water that costs only $40. How to avoid holiday disposal disasters!

Episode Duration: 24 minutes and 20 seconds

Episode Number: 1408

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.


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Wed, Nov 29 5:00 P.M. Ask This Old House     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Nov 30 5:00 P.M. Cable Railing, Painting Shutters     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 1 12:30 A.M. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 1 8:30 A.M. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 1 2:30 P.M. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 1 5:00 P.M. Cable Railing, Painting Shutters     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Dec 2 4:30 A.M. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 2 8:00 A.M. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 2 3:30 P.M. Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 4 8:30 A.M. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 4 2:30 P.M. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 4 5:00 P.M. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 5 4:30 A.M. Creosote Removal, Utility Cover     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Dec 6 5:00 P.M. Beehive Oven, Jimmy Diresta     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Dec 7 5:00 P.M. Stoop Planters, Fireplace Insert     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 8 12:30 A.M. Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair     NHPBS (11.1)


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