Helping a homeowner heat his newly remodeled kitchen by installing hot water radiant tubing underneath the floor What Is It? Tom shows Kevin how to apply joint compound to drywall corners lessons on using a wheelbarrow properly.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair an uneven stone patio Roger, Kevin, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey ask What is it Kevin and painting contractor Mauro Henrique help a homeowner repaint a rusty metal bulkhead door.
A landscape architect presents a plan for a yard Tom shows Kevin how he removed steps to the roof deck Richard shows Kevin how they've kept the ducts out of the roof rafter bays the plumbers use waste pipe in the bedrooms to dull sound.
Tom is working on the ceiling Kevin travels to fairfield, Conn. the framing progress on the second floor a review the framing upgrades on the third floor Tom installs a new skylight Richard arrives with ductwork for air conditioning.
Tom relocates a load-bearing partition wall appropriate colors for the outside of the Victorian-era house Sally takes Kevin to Porter Square to see the style she's after upgrading and relocating the electrical service on the house.
Deconstruction continues Kevin visits an eco-resale store Jack Kelly removes a sick Norway maple the architects show Kevin the plan via a 3D computer model, then they visit the house that inspired Sally Peterson's design ideas.
The 30th anniversary season opens with the crew beginning an addition to a 1915 Dutch colonial revival that includes a new kitchen, home office and family room.
Sod is laid down installing the last of the spindles at the base of the main staircase the finished rental apartment on the top floor the completed master bedroom level the crew gathers on the front stoop to celebrate the project's completion.
Michael Streaman reinstalls beautiful restored white oak entry doors that were absent for several months in the kitchen, a new pot filler over the range is installed Norm sees the new temporary wall in the master bedroom that creates a nursery.
Norm reinstalls door trim in the library Kevin finds marble from Italy and manmade quartz resin being made into countertops Richard checks the electrical service and mechanical room Mauro Zanutto shows Kevin his method for grouting the floor tile.
A faux painting technique to disguise old and damaged woodwork a custom kitchen is installed in the owner's unit window treatment options arranging a mud bed for tile mosaic floor preparation the finished countertops arrive for the kitchen.
Installing vintage spiral stairs the new plaster medallion is installed in the parlor laying down click-together linoleum floor tiles Norm Abram sees how the original five panel interior doors are rehabilitated.
Checking the progress in the owner's unit as the new white oak flooring is installed the showerhead combination that includes a master showerhead, a handheld showerhead and tub filler the paint color scheme for the first floor a new privacy fence.
Inspecting the new exterior paint job white oak flooring is laid down in the parlor with two decorative accent strips of cherry plaster crown moldings are replicated the progress on a new retaining wall the brick patio new replacement windows.
Norm meets local refinisher John Thomas for an assessment of the wood finishes in the house and how to properly restore them some period-appropriate tile combinations for the bathrooms and kitchen converting the old steam radiators to hot water.
A visit to Prospect Park Norm meets Michael R. Streaman and Karen Shen to check framing progress and kitchen layout Richard meets with contractors for options on the old heating system Roger visits a garden center and a roof garden in Tribeca.
Kevin O'Connor and Norm Abram restore a neglected 1904 brownstone in Brooklyn converting the former rooming house into a three family home while preserving and restoring period detail wherever possible.
Mark tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently Richard shims a wobbly toilet Kevin heads to the Catskills to build a wooden slice table with Jimmy Diresta, a maker who's known for his online how-to videos.
Roger teaches his apprentice how to not only repair a damaged walkway, but also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented in the future Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
Disconnecting the main power the old bump out is demoed the bathroom is tested for asbestos a carpenter talks about working with Parkinson's disease the removal of the vinyl siding reveals the original clapboards.