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Ask TOH | Helping a Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Season 12 | 2m 11s

Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva help Boston Marathon bombing victim Karen Rand make her home more accessible.

Funding for Ask This Old House is provided by The Home Depot, Renewal By Andersen, and ChipDrop.
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