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E14 | 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence | Ask This Old House

Season 24 Episode 14 | 23m 42s

Mauro Henrique shares how he cleans up paint when some spills on the floor. Heath Eastman breaks down how 3-way switches work and common wiring mistakes with a clear demonstration. Nathan Gilbert and Lee Gilliam install a classic wooden split rail fence to prevent cars from parking on a homeowner's front lawn.

Aired: 02/04/26 | Expires: 02/19/26
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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