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Restore Fireplace, Porch Swing | Ask TOH

Season 17 Episode 22 | 23m 43s

Roger and Jenn share some tips for killing weeds without hurting the lawn; Mark delicately restores a damaged, historic fireplace that is built with custom, nearly irreplaceable bricks; Richard and Ross discuss improvements to thermostats and how they contribute to comfort in a home; Tom adds structure to a porch in order to safely hang a swing.

Aired: 05/08/19 | Expires: 10/02/19
Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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