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Removing overgrown shrubs; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.

Removing overgrown shrubs; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.

The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.

Installing interior window trim; wiring an above ground pool.

Progress continues in Lexington. The elevator cab is built, and the kitchen island gets a modern finish.

Building a watertight fire pit cover; upgrading and venting a bathroom sink.

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed.

Tom replaces a broken window with a safer one; Richard shows a homeowner how to rotate a toilet.

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; curbless shower.

Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; crabapple tree.

Renovation has reached the halfway point. Gap siding is installed, drainage for the back patio is addressed.

Hydroponic garden; installing a hot and cold water outdoor faucet.

Installing a built-in gutter system; interior rough-in begins; installing energy-efficient windows.

Honey harvesting; adding outlets.

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; adding trim to the exterior.

Roger follows up with a beekeeper regarding honey harvesting; adding outlets to a home.

Excavation begins, and Bob tours an NYC brownstone renovation.

Installing a new kitchen sink and faucet; installing insulated sidelights on a front door.

The homeowners review the architect's plans for the project; plumber Richard Trethewey advises.

Installing a natural gas line for a new grill; hanging a heavy mirror on a masonry chimney.

A larger ridge beam is installed for open kitchen and dining area. The homeowners choose hardscape finishes.