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Garage Heat, DIY Security System | Ask TOH

Passport Season 17 Episode 4 | 23m 43s

Richard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast.

Aired: 10/25/18

Expires: 10/03/19

Rating: TV-G

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