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Ask This Old House | Chainsaw, Wire Garage

Season 14 Episode 2 | 23m 43s

To avoid a potentially dangerous situation, Scott helps a homeowner rewire the electrical connections to his detached garage by going underground. How to quiet squeaky floors? Tommy shows a new mom how to use special screws that can be used with carpet. Roger explains the best options for chainsaw safety. And a wooden item with a wheel on it has the guys asking “What Is It?”

Aired: 10/07/15 | 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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