Fabricating the new decorative bracket that will support the rear entry porch roof providing heat to the new kitchen space smart storage solutions using new red cedar clapboards on the house's old exterior siding.
Replicating the old exterior trim details using cellular PVC installing the exterior door for the back entry a tour of a Dutch Colonial Revival that makes the most of its footprint the homeowner helps remove the old bookshelves and a plaster wall.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Ill., to learn how corn is harvested and stored in a grain elevator he helps a nearby homeowner seal and insulate his ductwork Kevin shows how to maintain clothes washers and dryers.
Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants Roger, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and Tom Silva ask "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.
Tom and Kevin build a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire a basement room for outlets and lighting Richard walks Kevin through the dos and don'ts of hooking up an icemaker to a refrigerator.
New front entry framed-up kitchen Tom turns the flat roof into a pitched one with prefabricated trusses kitchen layout Roger shows Kevin the native and non-native species taking over the flood plain the layout for the new back deck and walkways.
Framing the new mudroom and powder room on the first floor contending with a termite-damaged sill in front an eco-friendly plan to address the termites and carpenter ants.
A crane lifts a steel beam that will carry the load of the house insulated concrete forms for the foundations and above-grade walls on the additions pouring the foundation and walls lead laws the kitchen is gutted the dining room wall goes down.
Removing old yews demolishing a sun porch a visit to the estate's original gatehouse progress on excavation out front and back a team of concrete cutters cuts through 10-inch-thick concrete foundation walls.
Renovation begins on a 1940s house on Boston's famous Charles River Tom conducts a structural investigation Richard finds asbestos to be removed Roger puts erosion control in place to protect the flood plain.
The job nears completion thanks to the dedication of general contractor David Lopes Norm Abram and David reflect on how far the house has come in eight months the team gathers for the wrap party.
Angelo McRae shows Kevin how to install meshed white subway tiles for the kitchen backsplash Kevin visits our Washington, D.C. project house Tom Silva lends a hand with customizing and installing the stair treads and newel post for the new stairs.
Apprentices from YouthBuild Boston work on the front yard progress on the second unit how to clean and remove stains from marble countertops installing a new water heater in the basement.
A visit to Dover, N.H., to see how the house's custom arches were fabricated installing a marble fireplace installing a pre-finished, solid birch floor interior designer Tricia McDonagh discusses cabinetry and countertop for the new kitchen.
Installing a foam crown molding with joint compound painting an accent wall visiting a workshop to see the new, oak front doors visiting an architectural antiques shop to find a marble fireplace installing the new front doors.
Despite the bitter cold, Roger Cook works in the backyard with students from YouthBuild Boston installing a PVC fence installing casings and paneling to the bay window area casting some replacement plaster ceiling medallions for the house.
Richard Trethewey heads to Phoenix, Arizona to help a pair of homeowners install a new water softening system Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to install fiber-cement shingles on his new backyard shed.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Oregon to help a homeowner improve her lawn, starting with a simple soil test Richard and Kevin visit a local homecenter to identify several different types of water supply pipes.
Roger Cook travels to Dallas to help a homeowner plant a garden using native species that are drought-tolerant Roger uses expanded shale and compost to amend the clay soil Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a door with a picture window.
Kevin O'Connor works with a siding contractor to install a new vinyl window sill and casing with a traditional colonial molding profile Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new dishwasher.