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E16 | Grass Seed Facility, Porch Swing | Ask This Old House

Lee Gilliam heads to Washington state to uncover why the Pacific Northwest is the heart of Kentucky bluegrass seed production; experts in the industry give him a tour of a seed cleaning facility. Then, Mark McCullough breaks down popular paver types and walkway patterns. After, Nathan Gilbert teams up with a homeownerand a helpful young sidekick install a porch swing.
Season 24 Episode 16 Length 23:42 Premiere: 02/19/26

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S24 E16 Length 23:42 Premiere Date 02/19/26

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