Running power to an outbuilding; basic tools for painting a room; compost versus disposal

E21 | Running Power to a Shed | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

Premiered April 23, 2026
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E21 | Running Power to a Shed | Ask This Old House

Heath Eastman shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed, including trenching, conduit, wiring, and installing a panel. Mauro Henrique explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Then, Kevin OConnor hosts a friendly kitchen quiz, testing Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada on which food scraps belong in the garbage disposal and which in compost.

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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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