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Ask TOH | Build It, Cable Lights

Season 15 Episode 20 | 23m 43s

Tom and Kevin are ready to bring the family together with a home message center in Build It. Scott brightens up a room by adding cable-powered fixtures. And Richard shares an emotional story about the need for carbon monoxide detectors.

Aired: 04/18/17 | Expires: 09/28/17
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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