An arborist prunes the birch tree and installs a cable for support using a trowel to spread thinset for the marble tiles the newel post and handrails are restored the white fireplace is stripped after 10 weeks, the apprentices graduate.
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Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular patio and fire pit Tom and Kevin head outside to repair a set of brick stairs.
Different types of groundcover helping a homeowner warm up her cold living room by installing new hydronic baseboard heaters a new product that makes it easier to mark and cut openings for electrical outlets in wallboard.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook builds a raised garden bed that is accessible by wheelchair general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to repair a leak in his roof caused by a worn-out plumbing vent gasket.
Exploring how one of the most important neighborhoods in America fared during the storm work on the side porch is underway at the project house stripping paint from the historic windows that will be reused on the project.
Kevin reveals the plans and model of the proposed work to her shotgun single the plan calls for a camelback addition that will house a master suite, and also a new family room with back and side porches to take advantage of the cool river breezes.
Helping a New Orleans resident return home stories of rebuilding and recovery throughout the city visiting Musicians' Village with founder Harry Connick Jr. to see how he and Branford Marsalis are providing new housing for musicians.
As the wrap party begins, Kevin, Richard, Norm, Roger and Tom walk through each part of the project: lighting, design, furniture, color schemes, security systems, windows, garage, porch, bathrooms, kitchen and terrace hanging a historical marker.
General contractor Tom Silva heads to Alexandria, Virginia to restore the windows in a home built by George Washington Richard installs a water filter at a kitchen sink.
Ross Trethewey travels to San Francisco to learn about new ways to finance the installation of photovoltaic solar panels Ross installs a new solar power system for a homeowner: Tom helps a homeowner frame the walls for a basement-remodeling project.
Repairing original leaded glass windows planting a bed of perennials ductwork problem the homeowner makes some design decisions tricky original trim.
Tommy repairs 130-year-old pocket doors a new type of solar goes in Jenn works with landscaper Fred to build a boulder wall Richard gives a lesson on the modern furnace father Mark and son Erik Ferrante on the art of mosaic tile installation.
Rounded-top windows are installed easy-install roof shingles go down Roger takes Kevin fishing Tommy adds a diamond shingle siding detail radiant heat goes in somewhere unexpected: the ceiling.
Mark McCullough matches new stone to the old on the porch heath buries electrical underground Kevin, Molly and kitchen designer Michele look for design inspiration Tommy creates a barrel ceiling.
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.
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.
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