All rights reserved. © 2026
NPR & PBS for South Texas (361) 855-2213
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

E21 | Running Power to a Shed | Ask This Old House

Season 24 Episode 21 | 23m 42s

Heath Eastman shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed, including trenching, conduit, wiring, and installing a panel. Mauro Henrique explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Then, Kevin OConnor hosts a friendly kitchen quiz, testing Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada on which food scraps belong in the garbage disposal and which in compost.

Aired: 04/22/26 | Expires: 05/07/26
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
Extras
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Bellevue Literary Review celebrates 25 years of stories on illness and recovery
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone, for now
News Wrap: Senate votes to withhold their own pay during future shutdowns
Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' expected to close
Analysts break down Trump-Xi meeting and calls for stability and cooperation
How reality TV stars seeking office are changing politics
U.S.-China diplomatic reset faces unresolved 'contradictions,' expert warns
May 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
China offers Trump grand welcome, but issues warning on Taiwan
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • Season 24 | Ask This Old House
  • Season 23 | Ask This Old House
  • S22 Ask This Old House
  • S21 Ask This Old House
  • Season 20 - Ask This Old House
  • Ask This Old House
  • Ask This Old House Season 18
  • Ask This Old House
  • Ask This Old House
  • Ask This Old House Season 15
  • Ask This Old House Season 14
  • Ask This Old House Season 13
Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; patching a swirl ceiling crack.
Basics of mowing a lawn; how to vet a contractor; installing a concrete paver walkway.
Turning a flower vase on the lathe; upgrading a garage door opener to have smart control.
Nathan installs top-down bottom-up shades. Jenn landscapes a steep front yard.
Painting an arch accent wall; debunking plant myths; installing a pea gravel patio.
New Orleans shutter installation; choosing a fertilizer; hardwired smoke detectors.
Sink drain maintenance; methods for testing lead-based paint; granite hillside steps.
How turf grass seed is harvested and cleaned; how to install a porch swing.
"Toys and Colors" kids help build a dress-up closet. Richard installs a garbage disposal.
How to clean up spilled paint; 3-way switches 101; Installing a split rail fence.