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Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent | Ask TOH

Season 17 Episode 11 | 23m 43s

Kevin travels to Portland, Oregon to learn how to protect homes from earthquakes; Mark stains concrete; in Open House, Tom explains why and how to change the locks in a new home; Richard travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent.

Aired: 01/24/19

Expires: 10/02/19

Rating: TV-G

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