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Switch, Affordable Geothermal | Ask TOH - Heath Eastman replaces a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house; Ross Trethewey travels to Albany, New York to explore ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners.

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Switch, Affordable Geothermal | Ask TOH

Heath installs a light switch, Ross explores affordable geothermal drilling techniques.

Women’s Repair Class, Garden | Ask TOH

Tom checks out a women’s DIY class; Jenn plants a terraced garden.

Built-In, Dining Room Light | Ask TOH

Tom repairs a built-in with hand tools; Heath Eastman installs a light in a dining room.

Ductless Humidifier, Planters | Ask TOH

Richard installs a humidifier; Ross discusses electric bills; Jenn installs a planter.

Radiator, Fireplace Veneer | Ask TOH

Jenn plants a garden; Richard reconnects a radiator; Mark replaces a fireplace surround.

Nursery Paint, Record Stand | Ask TOH

Mauro paints a nursery; Richard tests a new dryer; Tom and Kevin build a record stand.

Sliding Barn Door, Dry Well | Ask TOH

Nathan installs a barn door; Tom compares roofing materials; Mark installs a dry well.

About 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 Roger Cook.