A modest 1872 Italianate-style remodel in Arlington, Mass. the homeowners want to open up the floor plan and make a bigger kitchen they plan to create a master suite the challenges of foundation work a host of issues in finishing the basement.
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Installing a floor tile that looks like wood on the stairs to the garage how to wire an electrical box patching holes with rigid insulation, strapping, wallboard and plaster an efficient way to paint shutters the layout of a mechanical room.
Installing a new gutter that doesn't need cleaning an electrician shows Kevin the old aluminum wiring and how to update the recessed light fixtures and add new sconces infiltration system that disperses the water from the gutters into the ground.
Columns to support the new farmer's porch the rough plumbing inspection Kevin and Tom meet a building commissioner to see what goes into the rough mechanical and framing inspections the storm window system and the electric radiant floor heating.
New mudroom door new clapboards a rough electrical inspection Kevin is using a hybrid railing system on the back deck Kevin looks at the neutrals, textures and metallics that are currently trending in kitchens design choices for the new kitchen.
Roger meets a landscape designer to see how a stream affects the yard Tom and Kevin cut away a section of wall to connect the kitchen to the great room rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen proper preparation for doing a take down of the trees.
Visiting where Paul Revere stopped to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the advancing British troops roofers apply shingles to tie the old house in with the new addition the progress on the new back deck and a corner stair to the backyard.
At the Lexington project, Kevin finds the gable wall up and framing underway installing an LVL to hold the second floor while adding new structure framing the rest of the addition roof Colonial style front porches framing of the farmer's porch.
Doing the demo in phases, keeping the kitchen intact for as long as possible framing the first floor platform from underneath building the rear gable wall of the addition starting the excavation for the new footings for the first floor addition.
A curb appeal makeover which includes a new farmer's porch playroom needs to be relocated 50-year-old kitchen will be gutted and redesigned the new upstairs plan will add two more bedrooms, a laundry room, and a sitting area over the garage.
Kevin tests the new security system, wireless music system, and remote-controlled window shades Norm meets up with Richard in the basement to see the mechanical room new outdoor kitchen changes to the guest room, bath, and living room.
A hidden door to the basement the new Carrara marble island a fence is installed on top of the retaining wall turning a lighthouse into his summer home restoring the old, weather beaten exterior installing a salvaged marble mantel.
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.
Jenn visits Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival and plants a tree Mark learns how Mount Rushmore was built and shows stone cutting Nathan visits Abe Lincoln's house then replaces mortise hardware.
Making the most out of existing kitchen cabinets Kevin and Rich show a homeowner how to prepare and paint her oak kitchen cabinets Tom visits a pair of homeowners in need of some organization solutions for their cramped, cluttered cabinets.
Roger helps a homeowner in Charleston, S.C. fix a sagging wooden gate Tom helps a homeowner replace his drafty old basement windows Tom and Richard discuss how to properly use different types of liquid foam insulation to prevent drafts.
Richard and Kevin replace an old tank-type water heater with an energy-efficient tankless unit fueled by propane Roger helps a homeowner level his sagging concrete walkway using a method called mudjacking removing hammer dents from a piece of wood.
Helping a homeowner repair her shower valve that had been installed backwards helping a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister that was not built to code the materials for this project are available at home centers and lumber yards.
Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti kick off the 10th season by helping a homeowner transplant two trees Richard helps a homeowner hook-up the plumbing to her washing machine.
On the North Shore of Massachusetts, Bill and April Harb begin building their dream home the farmhouse will look 200 years old, but use innovative building methods Bill shows Kevin and Roger the site plan and walks them around the property.
Roger finishes the landscape Norm on the design details of the front porch Kevin admires the front entry Tommy shows the homeowners disguised PVC floor registers Richard installs the storm windows Kevin recaps the treehouse and mudroom.
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