The crew opens the Barrington, R.I., project aboard the Liberty the biggest challenge is building to withstand the marine environment Norm visits Andy Tiplady to see a classic home he recently built Andy's crew starts gutting the first floor.
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Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor Richard, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva and Roger Cook ask, What is it? Tom and Kevin show how to install a pre-hung fiberglass exterior door.
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected crabapple tree properly Richard helps a homeowner install a new anti-scald shower-mixing valve.
Tom helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany deck What is it? Kevin goes to Chicago to help a homeowner prevent sewage backup in her basement by replacing her flood control system how to remove a wood plug from a hole saw.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune an overgrown evergreen hedge Roger, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and Tom Silva ask What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner install a tile backsplash in his kitchen.
Replacing a corroded nipple fitting on a water heater Tom helps a homeowner install a vented range hood in her kitchen he cuts a hole in the exterior wall, installs a mounting block, hangs the exhaust fan above the stove and connects the ductwork.
Exploring what has been preserved and altered over the years the plans for the second and third floors how the homeowners envision using the outdoor space the inefficient boiler plans for future mechanical and plumbing systems outdated kitchen.
As work winds down, Kevin and Roger assess the exterior transformation a custom closet from off-the-shelf piping a walk through the mudroom and living room new geothermal heating and cooling system celebrating another job well done.
Installing a floor tile that looks like wood on the stairs to the garage how to wire an electrical box patching holes with rigid insulation, strapping, wallboard and plaster an efficient way to paint shutters the layout of a mechanical room.
Installing a new gutter that doesn't need cleaning an electrician shows Kevin the old aluminum wiring and how to update the recessed light fixtures and add new sconces infiltration system that disperses the water from the gutters into the ground.
Columns to support the new farmer's porch the rough plumbing inspection Kevin and Tom meet a building commissioner to see what goes into the rough mechanical and framing inspections the storm window system and the electric radiant floor heating.
New mudroom door new clapboards a rough electrical inspection Kevin is using a hybrid railing system on the back deck Kevin looks at the neutrals, textures and metallics that are currently trending in kitchens design choices for the new kitchen.
Roger meets a landscape designer to see how a stream affects the yard Tom and Kevin cut away a section of wall to connect the kitchen to the great room rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen proper preparation for doing a take down of the trees.
Visiting where Paul Revere stopped to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the advancing British troops roofers apply shingles to tie the old house in with the new addition the progress on the new back deck and a corner stair to the backyard.
At the Lexington project, Kevin finds the gable wall up and framing underway installing an LVL to hold the second floor while adding new structure framing the rest of the addition roof Colonial style front porches framing of the farmer's porch.
Doing the demo in phases, keeping the kitchen intact for as long as possible framing the first floor platform from underneath building the rear gable wall of the addition starting the excavation for the new footings for the first floor addition.
A curb appeal makeover which includes a new farmer's porch playroom needs to be relocated 50-year-old kitchen will be gutted and redesigned the new upstairs plan will add two more bedrooms, a laundry room, and a sitting area over the garage.
Kevin tests the new security system, wireless music system, and remote-controlled window shades Norm meets up with Richard in the basement to see the mechanical room new outdoor kitchen changes to the guest room, bath, and living room.
A hidden door to the basement the new Carrara marble island a fence is installed on top of the retaining wall turning a lighthouse into his summer home restoring the old, weather beaten exterior installing a salvaged marble mantel.
Ross tests out smart lighting Tom helps a homeowner build a custom screen door Richard gives advice on maintaining a washing machine Mauro shares techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim.
Jenn visits Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival and plants a tree Mark learns how Mount Rushmore was built and shows stone cutting Nathan visits Abe Lincoln's house then replaces mortise hardware.
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