Smart Doorbells, Recessed Lights
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Ross discusses the pros and cons of smart doorbells; Mauro demonstrates techniques for painting wood paneling; Heath shares some of his most-used tools and helps a homeowner install recessed lights.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 2005

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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, Jan 6 8:30 A.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 6 2:30 P.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 6 5:00 P.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jan 7 4:30 A.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 10 12:30 A.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jan 10 8:30 A.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 10 2:30 P.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 11 4:30 A.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 11 8:00 A.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 11 3:30 P.M. Uneven Paver Patio, Ev Charger     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 11 5:00 P.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jan 13 8:30 A.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 13 2:30 P.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 13 5:00 P.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jan 14 4:30 A.M. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 17 12:30 A.M. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors     NHPBS (11.1)
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