Building engineer Ross Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor take a look at some helpful gadgets that turn backyards into movie theaters. Ross shows Kevin everything it takes to create a cozy backyard setup, including a projector, screen, and speakers designed for outdoor use.
Next, Kevin gets a basic breakdown of home insurance from Angela Glentadakis-Turpin, the owner of Zellik Insurance Agency. The two discuss what coverages are included in a standard homeowner’s insurance policy, what should be added, and what questions to ask your agent when choosing or updating the right policy for your home.
Finally, Kevin meets outside the workshop with general contractor Tom Silva for a familiar project: replace the shop’s picnic table that Kevin and Tom built 17 years ago. With some basic tools and a few of Tom’s helpful tips, the two build a newer, more updated version of the classic picnic table.
Perfect Tech for an Outdoor Movie Night
Who doesn’t love the idea of watching a movie in the backyard? Or catching the big game outdoors? With the right equipment, you can turn your backyard into an entertainment destination for all your friends and family. Building engineer Ross Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to set up the perfect outdoor movie night, breaking down the essential gear and setup tips you’ll need.
Where to find it?
- Projector: Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector with Wfi and Bluetooth, Roku streaming experience built-in
- Projector stand: Facilife projector stand tripod–adjustable height 22 to 47 inches
- Projector screen: 120-inch projector screen 16:9 foldable anti-crease portable indoor-outdoor projector screen
- Outdoor speakers: Sonos Outdoor by Sonance
- Portable speaker: Sonos Move 2–wireless Bluetooth speaker
- Smart plug: Roku Smart Home Outdoor Smart Plug with custom scheduling, independent outlets, and IP64 weather resistance
- Portable power station: Goal Zero Yeti 1000 lithium portable power station
Understanding Homeowners Insurance
Host Kevin O’Connor meets with an insurance expert to better understand what coverages are included in a standard homeowner’s insurance policy, what should be added, and what questions to ask your agent when choosing or updating the right policy for your home.
Where to find it?
Guest Expert: Angela Glentadakis-Turpin, Agency Principal, P&C
Angela specializes in property and casualty and is the owner of Zellik Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency located in Salem, MA. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Build It | Picnic Table
Seventeen years ago, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor worked together to build a sturdy picnic table for the Ask This Old House crew. After nearly two decades of daily use, that original table has seen better days. Now the pair are teaming up again to build a newer, more robust replacement—one that’s built to last another 17 years and beyond.
Where to find it?
Prepare tabletop
- Kiln-dried (KD) lumber: Tabletop = (Five) 2 in. x 8 in. x 8 ft.
- Cleats and braces = 2x4s
- Sawhorses
- Tape measure
- Fixed T-square
- Heavy duty construction all-weather adhesive
- Drill/driver
- GRK #10 x 2-½ in. R4 multi-purpose wood screw
- Milwaukee plunge track saw
- Track saw rail
Prepare table legs and A-frame
- Pressure treated (PT) lumber: 2x6s for the legs and A-frame
- Speed square
- Deck screws #10 x 4 in.—to fasten the A-frame leg to the cleat
- 3/8 in. brad point drill bit–to predrill carriage bolt
- Hammer
- 3/8 in. x 5 in. hot dip galvanized carriage bolts
- 3/8 in. galvanized flat washer
- 3/8 in. galvanized hex nut
- 3/8 in. drive 9/16 in. 6-point SAE deep socket–to tighten hex nut
Add bench
- Kiln-dried (KD) lumber: Bench = (Four) 2 in. x 8 in. x 8 ft.
- Cleats under benches = (Six) 2x4s
- Heavy duty construction all-weather adhesive
- GRK #10 x 2-½ in. R4 multi-purpose wood screw
Original Air Date: May 21, 2026, Season 24; Ep. 25 23:42
Products and services
Insurance experts: Zellik Insurance Agency
All other products, tools, and materials can be found at Home Depot and Amazon.
