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E26 | Outdoor TV; Granite Fire Pit | Ask This Old House

Season 24 Episode 26 | 23m 12s

Heath Eastman installs a weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure so a homeowner can enjoy shows and sports from their deck. Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Zack Dettmore discuss essential preparation steps a homeowner should take before a renovation. Then, Mark McCullough replaces a crumbling fire pit with a sleek, modern square design built from four granite slabs.

Aired: 05/27/26 | Expires: 06/11/26
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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