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The Lincoln Academy in Beloit, Wis., challenges contestants to design the next innovation in the winter outdoor fun.

The Lincoln Academy in Beloit, Wis., challenges contestants to design the next innovation in the winter outdoor fun.

Bob installs a pneumatic air compressor system in his workshop to power tools that require continuous air and goes through specific details to consider when outfitting a shop Bob continues restoring his dream car, a Karmann Ghia.

Bob transforms a room in his home into a recording studio he installs echo-deadening insulation and diffusion foam panels to manage sound issues Bob teaches Josh how to weld by walking through basic, hands-on welding and safety tips for beginners.

Bob and his friend Anthony design a modern wood and steel stair railing later Bob finishes his kitchen countertops, making a slated wall from cedar strips for the breakfast bar.

Bob builds a treehouse he uses treehouse attachment bolts and two wooden support posts set in concrete for the platform before adding decking, a ladder and railing, and a slide.

Paul carves a bench from ash logs, gives the Adirondack chair a beefy design update, and makes a puzzle box with a hidden latch and a secret drawer.

Working with his favorite material - pallet wood - Paul carves a wavy vase in keeping with the theme, he builds a set of wavy shelves reminiscent of the sea.

Paul makes a pair of stylish and efficient shoes from wood a unique design evolves into something much bigger.

It's baseball season, and to celebrate, Paul builds a baseball chair from pieces of pine 2x4s he recreates the iconic Craftsman screwdriver, scaled to 4x the original size.

Jamison makes outdoor chaise loungers and a simple outdoor bench, and then builds an outdoor kitchen with a sink, grill, concrete countertop, cedar posts, and stonework.

Anne takes us on a tour of her workshop, discusses the benefits of regenerative farming, and shares her secret weapon for transplanting seedlings efficiently.

Anne shares her top ten tips for caring for goats, from fencing to feeding to keeping away predators then, Anne discusses how to mill wood and minimize lumber scraps.

Jason gets a new dishwasher and makes a Shaker-style cabinet for the front door.

Jason's 1,300 sq. ft. workshop has concrete floors, drywalled interior, a single garage door, and a custom pullup bar with a cupholder for motivation.

Brad shares woodworking designs for unique DIY gifts, including a wine caddy, jewelry holder, and cheese board Brad builds a rolling lumber storage rack with industrial-strength castors.

Brad designs a sleek, modern desk with epoxy inlay drawers and a hidden rear compartment for wire management Brad builds affordable and durable garage shelving from 2x4s and a sheet of oriented strand board.

Chris makes a dining table from a 3-inch-thick slab of walnut, a wood he has never worked with.

It's a series of firsts, as Chris makes an epoxy slab coffee table from carob wood he experiments with different stains and shares pro tips for sanding and using the router.

Cristiana expands her drill press table with a split fence featuring adjustable stop blocks, a flip-top extension, a replaceable insert, and a new dust collection system.

Cristiana upgrades her drill press stand with new drawers, custom pulls, and a sliding tray, then teams up with a local artist to build CNC-carved replicas of Portuguese barcos moliceiros.