E18 | NOLA Shutters, Hardwired Alarms | Ask This Old House

New Orleans shutter installation; choosing a fertilizer; hardwired smoke detectors.

E18 | NOLA Shutters, Hardwired Alarms | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

Premiered April 02, 2026
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E18 | NOLA Shutters, Hardwired Alarms | Ask This Old House

Nathan Gilbert upgrades shutters in a historic New Orleans neighborhood, matching the original style and material. Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam explain how to read fertilizer labels and choose between organic and synthetic options. Heath Eastman upgrades battery-operated smoke detectors to a hardwired combo alarm system. Heath asks a local fire chief for safety tips on installation beforehand.

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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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