Why Heartbreak Hill is a challenge for runners of the Boston Marathon prepping the exterior of the house for paint the progress on the bluestone patio and massive bluestone stairs spray foam insulation.
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Roger teaches his apprentice how to not only repair a damaged walkway, but also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented in the future Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
Kevin helps Tom build a new deck Roger and Bill Pierce lay concrete pavers in the new patio Catherine Mitchell shows Kevin tiles for the kitchen backsplash Patrick Hunt shows Norm some new oak flooring that matches the house's existing flooring.
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.
Restoring a bulkhead combination squares repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.
Tropical trees for the backyard a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier home smart light products.
Roger helps a homeowner plant a low-cost, low-maintenance privacy screen using arborvitae, fastigiate white pine, lilac, and more Tommy demonstrates many uses for a speed square Richard uses new technology to seal ductwork from the inside.
Roger shows Kevin how to start plants from seed Richard replaces an outdoor hose spigot with one that will never freeze Tom builds a moveable kitchen island with Kevin.
Richard helps a homeowner in New Hampshire quiet a squealing shower Kevin installs a DIY-friendly security and safety system with a video camera which includes wireless door sensors, motion detectors and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Roger visits Biloxi, Miss., where he builds a high tunnel greenhouse with a homeowner Richard explains the best types of pliers and wrenches electrician Scott Caron converts three recessed lights into three pendants in a kitchen What Is It?
Richard visits a historic home in Mobile, Ala., and installs a clawfoot tub with shower Tom installs a permanent fire escape ladder in a bedroom the guys ask What Is It? Roger shows the best way to prune trees.
Tom helps a homeowner fit a box spring mattress up a narrow staircase Kevin and an electrician repair a light-switch in Seattle Richard shows many options for filtering drinking water.
The new house in Weston the work in the timber frame office using sophisticated software and computer-controlled cutting machines to begin fabricating over 300 timbers for the project installing a new insulated in-slab radiant heating system.
Tom Silva finishes the demolition some old materials will be used to build new roads, while the rest will find new life as affordable housing Kevin meets architect Chris Adams and homeowner Amy to take a tour of the new house via 3D software.
Building an eco-friendly home from scratch designing and prefabricating the home visiting a recent project in New Hampshire taking the old house apart in a way that reuses building materials salvaged building materials have been harvested.
Wrapping up five months of progress with a dedication ceremony at Calvin Johnson's house Kevin rolls with the Zulus down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras in Holy Cross, Brian Sublette gives a final tour of the front garden and side yard.
Master mason Teddy Pierre, Jr. lays local St. Joe brick at the front walk lead carpenter Mike Gettle installs new custom composite shutters which meet Historic District guidelines a new continuous flow tankless water heater is put in place.
Mark Bushway installs the privacy fence, arbor, and gates going up in the side yard, while Deryl Boudreau installs a standby generator Kevin finds NBA legends Willis Reed and Robert Parish lending a hand along with local hero Tyson Chandler.
Dollar Steamboat house Norm shows the project house's painting, flooring and new kitchen cabinets new quartz countertops Tom gives a lesson in making a window stool and apron Norm and Tom help Mike put down the reclaimed pine engineered flooring.
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