Ask This Old House · Season 24 · Episode 18

“New Orleans Shutters, Hardwired Smoke Alarms”

Aired Friday 3 April 2026

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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