Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap
ask this old house

Nothing beats leftovers-Tom and Kevin use scrap heart pine to make a cutting board in "Build It." Scott transforms an overly bright room with LEDs. It's a trap! Roger takes the bait and shows off the best ways to prevent mice. Also, "What is it?"

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1516

About Ask This Old House:

Host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and guest experts make personal HOUSE calls, guiding viewers through home improvement techniques.


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

Wed, Oct 30 5:00 P.M. Rot Repair, Heat Pumps     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 31 5:00 P.M. Patch Plaster, Sinking Drywell     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 12:30 A.M. Ask This Old House     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 8:30 A.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 2:30 P.M. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 5:00 P.M. Celebrating 20 Years     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 9:00 P.M. Holiday Projects     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 9:30 P.M. Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 10:00 P.M. Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 10:30 P.M. Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 11:00 P.M. Rot Repair, Heat Pumps     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Nov 1 11:30 P.M. Porch Base Column Repair, Smart Thermostats     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Nov 2 12:00 A.M. Fireplace Repairs, Simple Clog Fixes     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Nov 2 12:30 A.M. Vinyl Fence, Building A Beehive     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Nov 2 1:00 A.M. Window Flower Boxes, Smart Electrical Panels     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Nov 2 1:30 A.M. Shrub Harvesting, Building A Box Joint Jig     NH Create (11.4)


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