Overflow, Antique Fixture
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See Scott visit a 19th-century home in Saint Paul to install a light fixture that mirrors its history. A baby's bath needs to be safe. Watch Richard give a mom peace of mind with an overflow drain. Tom talks insulation R-value. Plus, "What is it?"

Episode Duration: 25 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 1418

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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Mon, Jun 5 8:30 A.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 5 2:30 P.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 5 5:00 P.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NHPBS
Tue, Jun 6 4:30 A.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Wed, Jun 7 5:00 P.M. Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut     NHPBS
Thu, Jun 8 5:00 P.M. Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap     NHPBS
Fri, Jun 9 8:30 A.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Fri, Jun 9 2:30 P.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Fri, Jun 9 5:00 P.M. Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier     NHPBS
Sat, Jun 10 4:30 A.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 10 8:00 A.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 10 3:30 P.M. Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 12 8:30 A.M. Hand-Turned Spindle Replication     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 12 2:30 P.M. Hand-Turned Spindle Replication     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 12 5:00 P.M. Hand-Turned Spindle Replication     NHPBS
Tue, Jun 13 4:30 A.M. Hand-Turned Spindle Replication     NH CREATE

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