Mark restores a fireplace; Richard and Ross discuss thermostats; Tom hangs a swing.

Restore Fireplace, Porch Swing | Ask TOH Ask This Old House

Premiered May 09, 2019
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Restore Fireplace, Porch Swing | Ask TOH

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.

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Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers - and we make house calls! The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada.

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