Cutting a doorway tying in the new foundation with the old installing a beam to remove some of the wall abutting the front staircase.
Touring the inside and outside of an 1880 Country Cape located in the countryside of Concord, Mass.
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.
Prepping the footings for the new porch columns civil engineer Mike Kosmo does the perc test a stunning neighborhood shingle-style house removing a rotted red maple from the side yard with a tree crew and crane.
Landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard's plan for major work in the back to re-grade and create a large new patio Norm Abram and homeowner Paul Friedberg begin demolition in the basement, Kevin learns how to loosen a stuck sewer cap.
Reviewing the "new" house: the good news-an exterior in pretty good shape and beautiful intact woodwork-and the bad news-some structural issues and a disconnected, sorely outdated kitchen extensive plaster damage bathrooms in need of updating.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain and takes in some of the sights of Atlanta What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner quiet his squeaky hardwood floors.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway by cutting the asphalt with a cold chisel, removing the tree root underneath and installing a "cold patch" Tom helps a homeowner get rid of mold in her attic.
Applying finishing touches inside and out installing electrical fixtures, kitchen counters and shelves painting the bathrooms gets a unique Tadelakt treatment.
Installing a composite deck with a clip system spraying the basement with an environmentally-friendly foam insulation HVAC zoning installing a battery backup for the new solar system.
Roger heads to Florida to help a homeowner build a hydroponic garden Richard helps a homeowner install a hot and cold water outdoor faucet Tom explains to Kevin the proper size screw to use when installing composite decking.
Honey harvesting adding outlets.
Roger learns from a beekeeper how to set up a beehive for a homeowner Scott Caron adds lighting to a dark kitchen without having to run any new wiring.
Richard travels to Kansas City to sample unique barbecue and help a homeowner install a natural gas line for a new grill What Is It? Roger shares some tips on what grows best in the shade hanging a heavy decorative mirror on a masonry chimney.
Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room Roger follows up with Kevin regarding a homeowner's insect problem.
Jenn adds curb appeal with plants that match a house's design the team shares home inspection nightmares Mauro accurately matches paint color Tom and Kevin carve wooden serving utensils with pine.
Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife Mauro restains a deck Mark demonstrates the best way to prevent smoke when building a fire Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves.
Conversations a homeowner and contractor should have before a project Richard repairs an HVAC system that is creating too much humidity Mauro demonstrates a paint sprayer Mark patches a brick wall.
Ross tests out a new stud finder Nathan repairs a wood floor burned by a hot iron Tom gives techniques for using a table saw safely Jenn replaces crushed foundation plantings.
On Nov. 8, 2018, the residents of Paradise woke to a wildfire that would burn many homes and take lives following three families as they rebuild their homes.