ASK This Old House | Stair Runner, Recessed Lights (S9 E11) FULL EPISODE @thisoldhouse

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

General contractor Tom Silva helps an old friend repair the loose carpeting on his staircase. Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor several types of shovels and other digging tools. Afterward, Kevin heads to Pasadena, California, where he and a local electrician help a homeowner install recessed lights in a kitchen ceiling.

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