Ask TOH | Fire Safety, Strainer

Kevin is in Chicago to learn about fire safety. Richard replaces a rusty, sink strainer.

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Ask TOH | Fire Safety, Strainer

Kevin visits Chicago to explore the dangers of home fires and ways to stay safe. Scott shows off a portable generator that doesn’t run on gas. Richard finds a rusted sink strainer in the kitchen. And the guys ask, “What is it?”

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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.