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E37 | Deck Chairs, Damp Basement | Ask This Old House

Season 20 Episode 37 | 23m 42s

Tom Silva shares a quick trick to space balusters evenly without measuring tape; Heath Eastman shows the proper way to drill holes in studs to run electrical wire; Jenn Largesse builds DIY outdoor deck chairs; Richard Trethewey explains ways to reduce moisture in basements.

Aired: 07/20/22 | Expires: 08/04/22
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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