Replacing a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house in Albany, N.Y., Ross explores ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners.
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Removing the vinyl siding from the exterior of the house, exposing the original wood clapboards underneath reviewing the plan for the new kitchen breaking up the old porch slab to make way for the new addition's foundation.
The 30th anniversary season opens with the crew beginning an addition to a 1915 Dutch colonial revival that includes a new kitchen, home office and family room.
Sod is laid down installing the last of the spindles at the base of the main staircase the finished rental apartment on the top floor the completed master bedroom level the crew gathers on the front stoop to celebrate the project's completion.
Michael Streaman reinstalls beautiful restored white oak entry doors that were absent for several months in the kitchen, a new pot filler over the range is installed Norm sees the new temporary wall in the master bedroom that creates a nursery.
Norm reinstalls door trim in the library Kevin finds marble from Italy and manmade quartz resin being made into countertops Richard checks the electrical service and mechanical room Mauro Zanutto shows Kevin his method for grouting the floor tile.
A faux painting technique to disguise old and damaged woodwork a custom kitchen is installed in the owner's unit window treatment options arranging a mud bed for tile mosaic floor preparation the finished countertops arrive for the kitchen.
Installing vintage spiral stairs the new plaster medallion is installed in the parlor laying down click-together linoleum floor tiles Norm Abram sees how the original five panel interior doors are rehabilitated.
Checking the progress in the owner's unit as the new white oak flooring is installed the showerhead combination that includes a master showerhead, a handheld showerhead and tub filler the paint color scheme for the first floor a new privacy fence.
Inspecting the new exterior paint job white oak flooring is laid down in the parlor with two decorative accent strips of cherry plaster crown moldings are replicated the progress on a new retaining wall the brick patio new replacement windows.
Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to San Francisco to upgrade a neglected urban patio the guys ask "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin how to hang a heavy mirror on a wall.
Ways to reduce the amount of water used for irrigation Richard installs an irrigation system that reuses waste water from a washing machine toilets with built-in sinks Roger visits an engine repair shop to learn how to maintain small engines.
The modest 1720s gambrel has been restored, complete with a new ell and barn element the crew gets a tour of the changes.
Tom checks out underground street caves in Saint Paul and replaces a rickety attic staircase in Minneapolis Richard gives a tutorial on blowtorches Kevin shows a homeowner how to use paint to give an old kitchen a makeover.
Scott heads to South Dakota to install a post light Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art a wand with three probes.
Roger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table Richard explains how to avoid frozen pipes in the winter months.
In this winter weather special, Scott offers an electrical solution to ice dams Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore Roger has a few tips on snow blower maintenance Richard goes over furnace upkeep.
Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home Richard uses his skills to fix an under-counter mount sink Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.
Richard helps a homeowner replace components of his pedestal sink Heath discusses bathroom vent fans the team shares home inspection nightmares Tom explains how to clean dirty tile grout.
Kevin works with Jenn Largesse to demonstrate a technique on a trim router Heath grounds an outlet Mauro explains paint rollers and demonstrates rolling techniques Mark replaces fireplace doors.
Ross tests out smart lighting Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door Richard gives advice on maintaining a washing machine Mauro shares techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim.
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