Prepping the footings for the new porch columns civil engineer Mike Kosmo does the perc test a stunning neighborhood shingle-style house removing a rotted red maple from the side yard with a tree crew and crane.
Landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard's plan for major work in the back to re-grade and create a large new patio Norm Abram and homeowner Paul Friedberg begin demolition in the basement, Kevin learns how to loosen a stuck sewer cap.
Reviewing the "new" house: the good news-an exterior in pretty good shape and beautiful intact woodwork-and the bad news-some structural issues and a disconnected, sorely outdated kitchen extensive plaster damage bathrooms in need of updating.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain and takes in some of the sights of Atlanta What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner quiet his squeaky hardwood floors.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway by cutting the asphalt with a cold chisel, removing the tree root underneath and installing a "cold patch" Tom helps a homeowner get rid of mold in her attic.
Applying finishing touches inside and out installing electrical fixtures, kitchen counters and shelves painting the bathrooms gets a unique Tadelakt treatment.
Installing a composite deck with a clip system spraying the basement with an environmentally-friendly foam insulation HVAC zoning installing a battery backup for the new solar system.
Roger heads to Florida to help a homeowner build a hydroponic garden Richard helps a homeowner install a hot and cold water outdoor faucet Tom explains to Kevin the proper size screw to use when installing composite decking.
Honey harvesting adding outlets.
Roger learns from a beekeeper how to set up a beehive for a homeowner Scott Caron adds lighting to a dark kitchen without having to run any new wiring.
Richard travels to Kansas City to sample unique barbecue and help a homeowner install a natural gas line for a new grill What Is It? Roger shares some tips on what grows best in the shade hanging a heavy decorative mirror on a masonry chimney.
Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room Roger follows up with Kevin regarding a homeowner's insect problem.
Jenn adds curb appeal with plants that match a house's design the team shares home inspection nightmares Mauro accurately matches paint color Tom and Kevin carve wooden serving utensils with pine.
Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife Mauro restains a deck Mark demonstrates the best way to prevent smoke when building a fire Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves.
Conversations a homeowner and contractor should have before a project Richard repairs an HVAC system that is creating too much humidity Mauro demonstrates a paint sprayer Mark patches a brick wall.
Ross tests out a new stud finder Nathan repairs a wood floor burned by a hot iron Tom gives techniques for using a table saw safely Jenn replaces crushed foundation plantings.
On Nov. 8, 2018, the residents of Paradise woke to a wildfire that would burn many homes and take lives following three families as they rebuild their homes.
Following one family on its journey to restore a derelict house in the process trades people and neighbors come out of the woodwork to help.
This Cambridge, Mass., house started life as a dark, divided 1887 two-family then it is turned it into a bright, open Scandinavian-style one-family.
Helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door several ways to monitor and save electricity helping a homeowner determine the proper size for a heating system by performing a comprehensive heat-loss analysis.