Tom installs an alternative to a gutter where a traditional one does not work Ross and Richard update Kevin on a Future House technology Jenn heads to Phoenix to re-create the desert in a homeowner's front yard.
Mauro teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal door Mark explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs Tom teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.
Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell a new fireplace is considered for the original house exploring landscape and hardscape ideas touring a family-run lumber mill the homeowner chooses a roof shingle.
An innovative way to handle stormwater runoff from the roof What Is It? Tom shows a homeowner how to refinish her hardwood floors.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook sets out to pick the perfect Christmas tree at a local tree farm Roger shares tips for keeping Christmas trees healthy for the season Tom heads to Florida to show a homeowner the proper way to caulk a leaky window.
Roger Cook helps transform a muddy backyard into a low-maintenance play area Richard shows Kevin several types of portable space heaters Roger, Kevin and Richard are joined by Tom for What is it? Tom helps with a bathroom fan that drips water.
Ways to save energy Tom helps a homeowner select and install energy-efficient windows Richard shares some tips to reduce energy needed for heating water Kevin and an energy auditor discuss how to improve a heating and air conditioning system.
Installing a warm roof new framing poses plumbing challenges rot is discovered on the original sill exploring options to light the new ell.
The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site a Rumford fireplace is installed the steel ridge beam is craned in place selecting a kitchen countertop.
Demolishing the old fireplace firebox restoring the timber frame running plumbing for a below grade bathroom preparing a steel beam for installation clamming.
Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell a new fireplace is considered for the original house exploring landscape and hardscape ideas touring a family-run lumber mill the homeowner chooses a roof shingle.
Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners reduce the utility bills by installing a new forced-air furnace and air conditioning system Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair damage to her oak flooring that was caused by a leaky radiator.
Tom helps an old friend repair the loose carpeting on his staircase Roger shows Kevin several different types of shovels and other tools for digging in Pasadena, Calif., Kevin and a local electrician install recessed lights in a kitchen ceiling.
Roger puts in the last granite posts Tom installs an old-school doorbell Kevin shows off the kitchen's features downstairs kids' space, workshop and some high efficiency mechanicals Greg shows how hardscape and plant material work together.
Finishing the driveway and planting a simple DIY workshop is made with materials from the home center basement hallway and playroom a fixture for the entry foyer closet storage options that blend seamlessly with the house's modern aesthetic.
Preparation for the exterior paint job Tom Silva and Norm Abram install custom copper half-round gutters inside, plastering contractor David Crawford and his crew put up a base coat of veneer plaster removing an old garage.
Tom builds a new stairway to the basement Richard shows Kevin how to select a good quality faucet a vaulted ceiling in the hallway connects the front of the house to the new addition out back Tony puts spray foam insulation in the new addition.
Fabricating the new decorative bracket that will support the rear entry porch roof providing heat to the new kitchen space smart storage solutions using new red cedar clapboards on the house's old exterior siding.
Replicating the old exterior trim details using cellular PVC installing the exterior door for the back entry a tour of a Dutch Colonial Revival that makes the most of its footprint the homeowner helps remove the old bookshelves and a plaster wall.
Pruning the hemlock trees around the house installing a bath fan that looks like a recessed light revisiting the first certified green building project roofing the new addition to match the existing house.