

E13 | Mini Split, Butcher Block | Ask This Old House
Season 19 Episode 13 | 23m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Richard installs a mini split; Jenn talks Japanese maples; Nathan installs butcher block.
Richard Trethewey explains how a ductless heat pump unit, commonly known as a mini split, is installed; Jenn Nawada explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Nathan Gilbert replaces a couples' laminate countertop with butcher block. Then he demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish to it.
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E13 | Mini Split, Butcher Block | Ask This Old House
Season 19 Episode 13 | 23m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Richard Trethewey explains how a ductless heat pump unit, commonly known as a mini split, is installed; Jenn Nawada explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; the team share more Home Inspection Nightmares; Nathan Gilbert replaces a couples' laminate countertop with butcher block. Then he demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish to it.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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