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.
Kevin gets a firsthand look at Nick Offerman's woodworking shop home technology expert Ross Trethewey looks at a new device to track home energy usage in Future House Richard shows what happens when one uses the wrong soap in the dishwasher.
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.
An environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter showing how and when to use hand saws helping a homeowner diagnose a problem with a hot water radiator installing thin LED lights underneath the overhang of a homeowner's garage.
Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.
Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets Tommy visits former apprentice Nathan Gilbert to see what he's been up to over the past year back at the house, Norm teaches Carly how to frame a skylight.
The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress Kevin visits the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project back at the house, Richard solves a ductwork puzzle while Kevin and Tommy install a PVC trim overhang.
While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, MA. Roger starts to remove a tree that's threatening the property.
Options for ground cover plants different techniques for patching wall holes patching brick holes installing a new threshold.
Creating a landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic options for water heaters building a cutting board out of walnut, cherry and maple.
Tommy teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck Jeff's crew frames the exterior flair detail Jenn learns about Westerly granite Jeff teaches the apprentices to install a window Richard and Jeff look for a path for the drain stacks.
The gambrel roof profiles are pre-assembled and raised the crew stands up the second floor walls three new apprentices from the Gen Next program learn how to measure and cut roof rafters an engineer designs a septic system for the project.
The crew places a center beam in the old ranch house to support the second story a hole is cut in the original foundation for a new basement window Kevin visits an engineered lumber factory in Canada Tommy and Jeff raise the end gables.
Mark and Jeff take down the chimney Scott and Shayla window shop Jeff and Richard visit a convention to discover new plumbing products back at the ranch, the exterior walls come down Jeff reuses the original rafters for new wall framing.
Tom and Kevin tour a ranch house in Westerly, RI. Kevin looks at the architect renderings Norm visits California Ranch style homes Richard tours the basement with Jeff Jenn and Roger consider landscape options salvage and demo begins.
After months of hard work, the lackluster mid-century box is a modern marvel once again Kevin, Tommy and Richard tour the home and review all the special features that went into this beautiful space Sunil and Neha can now call home.
Finishing touches abound as the project wraps up: closet systems, modern baseboards and a linear wall drain in the master shower are all installed homeowner Sunil selects door hardware Nathan Gilbert installs floating bathroom vanities.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet Roger Cook shows Kevin how to sharpen a lawn mower blade properly What Is It? Tom and Kevin build custom shelving for a walk-in closet.
Tom helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase Richard shows Kevin several methods for cutting rigid pipes and flexible tubing Roger visits an expert to learn how to reproduce plants from cuttings and by grafting.
Improving the front yard installing a PVC fence and arbor a herringbone pattern in the powder room grout color options for the mudroom building a sliding barn door using salvaged wood alternatives to run-of-the-mill shade plants dormant plants.