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E6 | Sandstone Repair, Awning Install | Ask This Old House

Season 21 Episode 6 | 23m 42s

Mark McCullough travels out to Dallas, Texas to learn about Texas sandstone. Then, he helps a homeowner repair their crumbling sandstone steps; Ross Trethewey explains how to avoid being scammed by a solar company and what information homeowners should have on hand when making decisions about solar; Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner install a new awning for their back door.

Aired: 11/02/22 | Expires: 11/17/22
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.
Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes.
Explore mammals’ surprising origins, long before the age of dinosaurs.
This frog dad goes to extreme heights to find the safest home for his tadpoles.
Trapped on the wrong side of a flooded river, an elephant mom must decide if it’s safe to cross.
Cichlid parents must learn to work together to protect their young.
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Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands.
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