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.
Mark explains how to make concrete Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about technology used on the International Space Station.
Jenn installs a plunge pool in a small backyard Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic Richard travels to Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater.
Repairing rotted sills the challenge of ducting a first period home is solved old material disguises a new repair repairing an original gunstock post installing new clapboards.
Helping a homeowner control the temperature of her radiators, which are overheating the rooms upstairs helping a homeowner squeeze a new refrigerator into an opening that's just a little too small how to tame a tangle of bungee cords.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new vinyl fence Kevin O'Connor heads to Omaha, Nebraska, where he helps install a protective epoxy coating on a homeowner's garage floor.
Roger Cook shows Kevin O'Connor several different ways to determine the grade, or pitch, of a landscape Tom and Richard show Kevin different ways to see what's inside a wall Richard helps a homeowner repair a bathtub that won't hold water.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook replaces the cracked flagstone on a set of front steps with bluestone What Is It? Richard visits a serious cook and helps her replace her old electric stove with a new gas range.
New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring a soapstone sink is fabricated reviewing the hot water system a wood backsplash is added to the pantry and light fixtures illuminate the ell.
Installing a granite veneer water table installing the old roof boards on the ceiling of the new ell building a dry laid stone wall plumbing manifold a carpenter talks about leaving his corporate job.
Installing a rainwater harvesting system touring a handmade lighting factory assembling a new boathouse on site plants are heeled in for the winter.
Repairing rotted sills the challenge of ducting a first period home is solved old material disguises a new repair repairing an original gunstock post installing new clapboards.
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity Roger Cook shares a viewer tip that makes yard clean-up a little easier Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a large crack in his concrete block foundation.
Roger and chainsaw expert Tim Ard demonstrate safe chainsaw use and a brand new way to sharpen chains Tom helps a homeowner with a leaky rain gutter What is it? Richard and Kevin install a new fiberglass bathtub and shower enclosure.
Richard recaps the installation of the geothermal system Kevin catches us up on the kitchen layout as Tom installs countertops an interior designer shows Kevin his custom tile window trim pieces Tom brings in an antique farm table.
An installer lays a black slate tile a mason parges the top of the brick chimney staining oak flooring Brian Cooper helps Daryl Hall restore an 18th century-era estate Mark uses a traditional mud job as a bed for the antique hearth tiles.
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.