New apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up the homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize their plans the house gets sheathed it is the finish line at Judith's house in Charleston Kevin and Tom take the grand tour.
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Installing a load center at the Idea House Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles adding insulation to the basement blocking behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures a pre-cut post and beam barn.
Roof insulation is the next step at the net-zero house Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport Kevin meets Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) at the house, who is also an electrician apprentices install and flash windows.
Insulation is crucial to a net-zero house Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work Dana shops for efficient-yet-decorative lighting Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build false rafter tails and install them.
New apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up the homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize their plans the house gets sheathed it is the finish line at Judith's house in Charleston Kevin and Tom take the grand tour.
Jeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net-zero house Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced HVAC system he and Don visit the International Builders Show now that the house is open, Kevin can see the old wiring and plumbing.
Shingles with asbestos are removed Kevin visits a manufacturer in Pennsylvania that makes precast concrete walls homeowner Donald gives Kevin a historic tour of Jamestown after the hole is prepped, the foundation wall panels arrive and are placed.
Tom and Kevin travel to Jamestown to tour the next project -- a 1920s bungalow which will become a larger net-zero house Tom and Kevin meet the family and builder Richard and Kevin visit another net-zero home demo begins.
Tom repairs a rotted porch post What Is It? Richard visits New Orleans to help a family deal with high indoor humidity.
Waffle gardening, a method of growing vegetables in an arid climate Richard adds motorized zone dampers to a forced-air heating & cooling system the guys ask What Is It? Tom shows an easy way to bisect angles.
Richard visits Charlotte, N.C. to install a whole-house humidifier Kevin and electrician Scott Caron install hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for a young family in Indianapolis Tom shows how to remove stripped screws.
Tom heads to Seattle to install crown molding Roger replaces a rotted fence post the guys ask "What Is It?" Kevin explains the difference between cement, concrete, and mortar.
Roger visits New Mexico to install an irrigation system designed to work in a desert climate Richard installs a new style of heat-pump water heater Tom shares a viewer tip about re-using an old garden hose reel.
Tom demonstrates many uses for a wood router the guys ask What Is It? Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs.
Applying finishing touches inside and out installing electrical fixtures, kitchen counters and shelves painting the bathrooms get a unique Tadelakt treatment.
Installing a composite deck with a clip system spraying the basement with an environmentally-friendly foam insulation HVAC zoning installing a battery backup for the new solar system.
Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation and pours the concrete with a new intern Richard gets the house safe for demolition Roger and his apprentice save roses and lilacs from being trampled by construction mold is found in the basement.
Repairing sandstone steps how to avoid being scammed by a solar company installing an awning for a back door.
Smart electric panels and how they work replacing a toilet seat building and filling window flower boxes.
Exploring landscape technology different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products building a modern bench.
Nathan installs a sliding barn door in an open-concept loft apartment Tom compares different types of roofing materials Ross explains the culprit behind damaged solar panels Mark installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues.
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