Ask This Old House · Season 24 · Episode 20

“Hang Shades, Steep Landscaping”

Aired Friday 17 April 2026

Nathan Gilbert installs top-down, bottom-up shades to block the outside view for a tiny guard dog while still allowing sunlight into the house. Richard Trethewey explains toilet tank anatomy, common failures, and how to fix a running toilet. Jenn Nawada tackles a steep front yard, reshaping the slope and adding erosion-control plants to create a safer, more attractive landscape.

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