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Radon gas found in a finished basement; radon test kits; pruning an apple tree.

Radon gas found in a finished basement; radon test kits; pruning an apple tree.

Installing a vinyl floor; preventing plumbing pipes from freezing.

With the wet plaster and carpeting removed, some hidden features of the house are revealed.

Steve and Norm go to storm-stricken Miami, Florida, in search of a house to fix up.

It's the home stretch, and the crew puts the finishing touches on the raised ranch.

The crew installs a floating strip floor, maple stair treads, and a granite hearthstone.

Steve visits an iron fabrication shop; a marble countertop is fitted into the kitchen.

The lights go into the great room and kitchen; radiant heating goes in on the great room's floor.

Host Bob Vila tours an exhibit of American kitchens, and the crew builds new cabinets.

The crew works on a new deck and installs a blue board ceiling and bathroom fixtures.

The new scale architectural model; heating plant and radiators; planning the lighting.

A progress report; preparing for winter; demolition of the old garages; new north wall foundation.

Building a five-car garage; electrician begins the rough wiring; different heating options.

An exterminator checks the property; original architect, H.H. Richardson; plans for the courtyard.

Heat pump for heating and cooling; landscape architect; new concrete wall and footings.

Plans for the plumbing and heating; meeting with a real estate broker about marketing.

Installing interior window trim; hiding utility boxes; fixing a spray hose on a kitchen faucet.

Installing a backyard drywell; installing a bathtub safety grab bar.

Wallboard arrives; learn how to cut a light switch; check on the master bath.

The crew checks on the radiant heating and runs new molding; visit a lighting showroom.