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Ask This Old House | Classroom Garden

Season 14 Episode 1 | 23m 43s

In the series opener of the fourteenth season, Tom travels to Los Angeles to install an electric whole house fan in an attic. This fan will cool the home without having to run an air conditioner and save energy. Roger & Jenn work with students to build a raised-bed vegetable garden. Something homeowners could try in their own backyards. Richard explains new water heater regulations.

Aired: 09/30/15 | Expires: 09/28/16
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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