Roger tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well Richard goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades Tom travels to a futuristic workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.
Roger installs a downspout alternative painter Mauro Henrique explains the differences between various types of paintbrushes Richard installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it seven years ago Tom shows closet storage options.
Richard Trethewey helps homeowners with a jammed kitchen garbage disposer Kevin learns from a painting expert how to remove exterior paint from cedar siding Tom and Richard show Kevin the do's and don'ts of cutting holes and notches in joists.
Richard shows Kevin a few devices for preventing plumbing floods Roger helps a pair of homeowners replace some overgrown shrubs with appropriate foundation plantings Tom shows Kevin how to repair a rotted windowsill using a two-part epoxy.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a broken cast-iron closet flange for a toilet Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster wall using a new type of adhesive system tip on digging holes sent in by a viewer.
Preparation begins for the new foundation a centuries-old cistern is uncovered assessing the original timber frame structure the original floorboards and roof sheathing are salvaged for later use inspecting the sill for water damage.
The architect explains his vision for the property exploratory demo a lesson on first period homes the team hopes to uncover the original timber frame during demo.
The crew starts one of its oldest projects yet -- a first period home in Ipswich, Mass. salvaging the old floorboards before demo begins.
The homeowners and crew take part in the town's annual bed race before calling it a wrap on the project touring the finished house.
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.