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E16 | Stair Treads, Sconce Install | Ask This Old House

Season 23 Episode 16 | 23m 42s

Mauro Henrique shows a homeowner the right technique and materials to paint his unfinished wood stair treads and handrail; the team shares a few new tools they've been using lately- a scribe tool, electronic earmuffs, and a standing sod cutter; Heath Eastman installs new wall sconces above a fireplace that had originally had them but were covered up by the previous owner.

Aired: 02/19/25 | Expires: 03/13/25
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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