E14 | 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence | Ask This Old House

How to clean up spilled paint; 3-way switches 101; Installing a split rail fence.

E14 | 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

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E14 | 3-Way Switch, Split Rail Fence | Ask This Old House

Mauro Henrique shares how he cleans up paint when some spills on the floor. Heath Eastman breaks down how 3-way switches work and common wiring mistakes with a clear demonstration. Nathan Gilbert and Lee Gilliam install a classic wooden split rail fence to prevent cars from parking on a homeowner's front lawn.

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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 Jenn Nawada.

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