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Pantry Doors, Reflective Shingle | Ask This Old House

Season 18 Episode 24 | 23m 43s

Nathan Gilbert travels to Missouri to install a set of bypass doors for a pantry; Richard Trethewey tests two different styles of smart automatic water shutoff valves; Ross Trethewey explores the design and testing of asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat away from the building.

Aired: 05/13/20 | Expires: 09/30/20
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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