Kevin O'Connor learns what colors might be appropriate for the Shingle-style house building the 12-foot wall of the new kitchen bump out that will contain a built-in bench restoration of the home's four historic windows.
Roger installs 200 feet of pre-cast concrete to create a retaining wall Richard Nylander helps Kevin date and evaluate the historic wallpaper Tom frames a new window Harvard Law School construction project.
Removing the temporary support beam holding up the back corner of the house new framing materials used in the new kitchen removing the old kitchen walls and installing a new 16-foot beam to open up the space unsafe conditions and code violations.
Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to San Francisco to upgrade a neglected urban patio the guys ask "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin how to hang a heavy mirror on a wall.
Ways to reduce the amount of water used for irrigation Richard installs an irrigation system that reuses waste water from a washing machine toilets with built-in sinks Roger visits an engine repair shop to learn how to maintain small engines.
Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape Tommy and Norm install a skylight in the bathroom, while the sewer line and water main are completely replaced out front the original foundation is also repaired.
Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets Tommy visits former apprentice Nathan Gilbert to see what he's been up to over the past year back at the house, Norm teaches Carly how to frame a skylight.
At the Russell Woods project, Tommy uses a clever fix for some damaged oak flooring in the living room Frank and Tamiko meet with Jerusha Kaffine, a local kitchen designer, to see her plan repairing the front steps before new gutters go up.
A new exterior wall goes up, from the inside new kitchen wiring installing a new HVAC system Flint, Mich., water crisis installing more substantial fascia in preparation for new gutters.
Repairing crumbling decorative molding with a replica created by a 3D printer looking at plumbing fixtures repairing some compromised joists in the upstairs bathroom how to install kitchen ceiling strapping repairs made to the foundation.
Tommy teaches techniques to remove peeling paint in the living room while Richard and Frank begin rough plumbing repairs in the basement Tommy shows Kevin the issues with the leaded stained-glass windows before restoration.
Richard checks the plumbing stack and Tommy investigates a leaky parapet Kevin and Tommy work with Frank and his friends to demo the kitchen walls and investigate whether a beam is needed a tree with a large root system threatens the foundation.
Kevin meets Detroit's Mayor to learn about the city's efforts to revitalize neighborhoods Wes Kasperski installs an alarm system to keep the house protected during renovation Frank works with Tommy and Kevin to blow in new insulation from the roof.
Kevin introduces the city of Detroit Kevin meets the homeowners for a tour of the first and second floor Tommy is in the back yard, assessing some of the repairs needed plumbing issues in the basement suggestions for upgrading the electricity.
The Arts and Crafts house in Arlington is near completion and the guys come to take a last look and celebrate with the homeowners touring the yard Tommy and Norm check out the addition at the back of the house touring the updated first floor.
Installing the marble in the kitchen island laying the first giant stones for the fieldstone wall hanging wallpaper over a secret door how the radiant floor heating, air conditioning and supplemental heating system work extra-large dog door.
Tommy installs the shiplap using reclaimed granite, Kevin helps Roger's crew lay a second set of steps for the walkway Roberto finds and cuts a marble slab for the kitchen island Mark builds the cast stone mantel surrounding for the new fireplace.
Assembling the roof on the ground a lift helps raise the roof into place the technique of Lazure painting, a watercolor style of painting interior walls refinishing oak veneer installing wood paneling in the living room screening trees.
Options for ground cover plants different techniques for patching wall holes patching brick holes installing a new threshold.
Creating a landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic options for water heaters building a cutting board out of walnut, cherry and maple.