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Ask This Old House

E18 | NOLA Shutters, Hardwired Alarms | Ask This Old House

Season 24 Episode 18 | 23m 42s

Nathan Gilbert upgrades shutters in a historic New Orleans neighborhood, matching the original style and material. Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam explain how to read fertilizer labels and choose between organic and synthetic options. Heath Eastman upgrades battery-operated smoke detectors to a hardwired combo alarm system. Heath asks a local fire chief for safety tips on installation beforehand.

Aired: 04/01/26 | Expires: 04/16/26
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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