Episode 1
Aired Oct 4, 2008
Rotted Post Repair, Sump Pump Dry Well
General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post; What is it?; Roger helps two homeowners dry out their basement by installing a dry well to handle discharge from their sump pump.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 11, 2008
Transplanting a Mature Tree; Noisy Hot Water
Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard; Richard helps two homeowners sleep better at night by quieting their noisy heating system.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 18, 2008
Pendant Light; Succulent Plants
Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tenn., where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting; up in the loft, houseplant expert Carrie Kelly shows Roger how to care for cactus plants and other succulents.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 25, 2008
Lawn Repair; Curved Molding
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed; What Is It?; Tom shows a homeowner how to make a piece of curved stair molding with some red oak and a few simple power tools.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 1, 2008
Shrub Transplant; Water-Pressure Booster
Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhododendron bush; Roger, Richard Trethewey, Tom Silva, and Kevin O'Connor ask, What is it?; Richard helps a homeowner increase his water pressure with an electric water pressure booster.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 8, 2008
Laminate Repair; Walkway Fix; Air Filters
Tom Silva shows Kevin how to repair damaged laminate countertops; landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner rebuild a brick walkway; What Is It?; Richard shows Kevin different types of filters for forced-air heating and cooling systems.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 13, 2008
Energy Efficiency Special
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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Episode 8
Aired Nov 15, 2008
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
Installing a weather-responsive control on a boiler; reducing energy costs with landscaping; whole house fan.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 22, 2008
Shower Enclosure; Shrub Privacy Screen
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system; What is it?; Roger helps two homeowners install a privacy screen using bushes and a decorative flower garden.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 29, 2008
Retaining Wall; Noisy Faucet
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.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 6, 2008
Whole-House Water Filter; Rubber Roof
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.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 13, 2008
Deck Repair; Hydrangea Planting
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck; Roger helps a homeowner with a hydrangea bush that won't flower.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 20, 2008
Boulder Removal; Loose Shower Pipes
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder in the backyard; What is it?; Richard helps two homeowners secure their loose pipes inside a shower wall; getting a secure grip on a hammer.
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Episode 14
Aired Dec 27, 2008
Instant Water Heater; Walkway Repair
Richard and Kevin replace an old tank-type water heater with an energy-efficient tankless unit fueled by propane; Roger helps a homeowner level his sagging concrete walkway using a method called mudjacking; removing hammer dents from a piece of wood.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 3, 2009
Gate Fix; Window Replacement; Foam Insulation
Roger helps a homeowner in Charleston, S.C. fix a sagging wooden gate; Tom helps a homeowner replace his drafty old basement windows; Tom and Richard discuss how to properly use different types of liquid foam insulation to prevent drafts.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 10, 2009
Cabinet Painting; Kitchen Storage
Making the most out of existing kitchen cabinets; Kevin and Rich show a homeowner how to prepare and paint her oak kitchen cabinets; Tom visits a pair of homeowners in need of some organization solutions for their cramped, cluttered cabinets.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 17, 2009
Tub Conversion; Wood Fillers; Solar Fountain
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower; Tom shows Kevin how to use different types of fillers for both wood and PVC trim; Roger helps a homeowner install a solar-powered fountain in her yard.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 24, 2009
Deck Maintenance; Flood Control
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.
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Episode 19
Aired Jan 31, 2009
Apple-Tree Pruning; Shower Mixing Valve
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.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 7, 2009
Water Hammer Arrestor; Exterior Door
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.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 14, 2009
Kids Show; Raised Garden Bed; Indoor Golf; Bottle Rockets
The annual kids episode; a 12-year-old master gardener builds a raised bed for growing vegetables; building a miniature indoor golf course with the help of several kids; building a model rocket launcher using commonly available household items.
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Episode 22
Aired Feb 21, 2009
Duel-Flush Toilet; Sprinkler System
Richard helps a homeowner install a new dual flush water-saving toilet; Roger and Kevin head outside to install an in-ground sprinkler system that any homeowner can install.
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Episode 23
Aired Feb 28, 2009
HVAC Zoning; Re-Grouting Tile
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of zoning control for her forced-air heating and cooling system; What is it?; Tom helps a homeowner re-grout the tile floor in her master bathroom.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 7, 2009
Basement Finishing; Knots; Tree Storm Damage
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard; plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to tie a few basic knots; caring for storm-damaged trees.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 14, 2009
Garage Door; Winterizing Pipes
Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door; Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to winterize his plumbing to prevent frozen pipes when the house is unoccupied.
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Episode 26
Aired Mar 21, 2009
Bathroom Vent Fan; Organic Lawn Care
Kevin O'Connor and an electrician help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom; What Is It?; Roger shows a pair of homeowners how to care for their lawn without using chemicals or pesticides.
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Episode 27
Aired Mar 28, 2009
Drain Trap; Floating Floor
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair a leaking PVC drain trap underneath his kitchen sink; Tom helps a pair of homeowners install a new bamboo floating floor in their basement; a viewer tip on how to clean roof gutters without a ladder.
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