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E22 | Flower Vase; Smart Garage Opener | Ask This Old House

Season 24 Episode 22 | 23m 42s

Tom Silva teaches Zack Dettmore how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn Nawada explains how to start seeds indoors before spring planting. Mark McCullough breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross Trethewey upgrades a finicky garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub so that the doors can be controlled and monitored remotely with a smartphone.

Aired: 04/29/26 | Expires: 05/14/26 | Broadcast Schedule
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