Richard finishes up installation of the floor-warming radiant heat under the new family room a new basement floor and footings are poured, smoothed and leveled Tom installs the new energy efficient, vinyl clad casement windows.
Framing a slightly pitched roof over a new sunroom tapering LVLs roof rafters installing deck underlayment an expensive change order in a bathroom a former resident of the home was street photographer Jules Aarons back-to-back bathrooms.
New front entry framed-up kitchen Tom turns the flat roof into a pitched one with prefabricated trusses kitchen layout Roger shows Kevin the native and non-native species taking over the flood plain the layout for the new back deck and walkways.
Framing the new mudroom and powder room on the first floor contending with a termite-damaged sill in front an eco-friendly plan to address the termites and carpenter ants.
A crane lifts a steel beam that will carry the load of the house insulated concrete forms for the foundations and above-grade walls on the additions pouring the foundation and walls lead laws the kitchen is gutted the dining room wall goes down.
Removing old yews demolishing a sun porch a visit to the estate's original gatehouse progress on excavation out front and back a team of concrete cutters cuts through 10-inch-thick concrete foundation walls.
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.