Sealing the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house reducing heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on one's boiler reducing energy costs keeping things cool with a whole house fan.
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Roger visits the Sullivan Square Community Garden, while Richard roughs in the ductwork for the new gas fireplace units Norm and Tom add subtle Greek Revival details to the interior window trim package hidden gardens of Beacon Hill.
Visiting the last wooden whaling ship in the world checking the progress on the newly approved dormer installing a reclaimed brick veneer on the new bump out interior design details for the kitchen installing shutters made of fiberglass and PVC.
Richard shows the Zakim Bridge with the structural engineer on the project modifying the house's old chimney for new gas fireplace units the framing progress options for rebuilding the retaining walls installing an interlocking concrete system.
Tom builds a structural wall to solve bowing in the roof on the third floor, Norm shows Kevin how the roof has been under-structured since it was built Tom helps get LVLs tucked into the brick sidewalls and fastened in place.
An 1850s-era Greek Revival brick rowhouse in historic Charlestown, MA the spaces that will be getting minimal work: an existing guest room, guest bath, and living room a plan for the basement Norm and Tom test for lead paint before digging begins.
Tom works on the interior screens for the casement windows downstairs, the Dutch door is fitted an electrician shows Kevin how he's lighting the way Norm sees the design for the caregiver suite downstairs, Kevin tours the first-floor living area.
Richard recaps the installation of the geothermal system Kevin catches us up on the kitchen layout as Tom installs countertops an interior designer shows Kevin his custom tile window trim pieces Tom brings in an antique farm table.
An installer lays a black slate tile a mason parges the top of the brick chimney staining oak flooring Brian Cooper helps Daryl Hall restore an 18th century-era estate Mark uses a traditional mud job as a bed for the antique hearth tiles.
Norm meets a shipwright Tom puts up barn boards in the entry the finished patio and plantings an architect is adding accommodations to make a house livable with ALS hearth tiles are laid Tom builds and installs the mantel from reclaimed oak.
Insulation and drywall go up at the Essex cottage Tom and Kevin meet a drywall installer to see his method for boarding ceilings Tom shows Kevin the rustic effect the homeowners want brief history of septic innovation and new technology.
The Essex clamming scene reviewing the floor plan rough plumbing and ductwork progress radiant floor panels are fitted on the second floor installing the standing seam metal roof a bluestone patio a lightning rod system.
Installing a ceiling light installing the temperature rating system for ceiling lights the uses for different types of trowels building a tool storage shelf.
Kevin O'Connor works with maker Jenn Largesse Jenn Nawada revives a stoop Heath Eastman adds a fireplace insert.
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck Roger helps a homeowner with a hydrangea bush that won't flower.
Richard Trethewey goes to Indianapolis to help install a whole-house water filter Richard, Tom Silva, Roger Cook, and Kevin O'Connor ask "What is it?" Tom helps repair a hole in a rubber roof Richard shares how to cut a PVC pipe without a saw.
Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers Richard has an easy fix for a kitchen faucet that is making a loud, shuddering sound.
Yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacuums how HVAC thermostat technology has evolved over the years general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor install carpet tiles over a concrete basement floor.
Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove a vinyl kitchen floor Kevin O'Connor tours a well-stocked architectural salvage yard for vintage house parts Richard helps a homeowner eliminate a gurgling sound coming from his bathroom plumbing.
The plan to keep the existing boiler but add a ducted system and a condenser for air conditioning replacing an old water line brick for new porch piers pouring a concrete rat slab Katherine makes final tile selections for the bathrooms.
Kevin meets a mason as he lays blocks for the mudroom foundation Tommy teaches Kevin to use a Dutchman's patch to cover the holes left from abandoned electrical outlets Kevin finds Tommy putting in another beam to open up the front entryway.
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