Potato Farm, Track Lighting
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From soil to supper, see Roger learn the ways of a potato farm in Idaho. Kevin meets with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore to discuss home weather stations. Watch Scott install track lighting with a twist ending. And the guys ask, "What is it?"

Episode Duration: 25 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 1420

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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, Sep 25 8:30 A.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Sep 25 2:30 P.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Sep 25 5:00 P.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Sep 26 4:30 A.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Sep 29 12:30 A.M. Girl Scout Community Garden     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Sep 30 8:00 A.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 30 3:30 P.M. Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 2 8:30 A.M. Girl Scout Community Garden     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 2 2:30 P.M. Girl Scout Community Garden     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 2 5:00 P.M. Girl Scout Community Garden     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Oct 3 4:30 A.M. Girl Scout Community Garden     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Oct 4 4:30 A.M. Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 4 5:00 P.M. Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 5 5:00 P.M. Installing Bluestone Patio/Hanging Bikes in a Garage     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 6 12:30 A.M. String Lights, Kitchen Painting     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 6 5:00 P.M. Building A Custom Fireplace Mantel/Repairing A Leaking Kitchen Faucet     NHPBS (11.1)


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