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E6 | Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan | Ask This Old House

Season 23 Episode 6 | 23m 42s

Jenn Nawada demonstrates two different solutions to solve a homeowner's gutter runoff problem by installing a dry well and a popup emitter; Ask This Old House spotlights lead carpenter Lasana Harper, who shares his journey into carpentry and how it has shaped his love for teaching; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace her 80's-tastic ceiling fan with a more modern option.

Aired: 07/16/25 | Expires: 07/31/25
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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