Episode 1
Aired Oct 10, 2009
Fire Pit; Microwave Oven Install
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard; What Is It?; Tom helps a homeowner install a combination range hood and microwave oven over her kitchen stovetop.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 17, 2009
Home Intercom; Fireplace Insert
Kevin teams up with an electrician to install a home intercom system; What Is It?; Richard helps a homeowner make a wood-burning fireplace cleaner and more energy-efficient by installing a gas-burning insert.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 24, 2009
Urban Backyard; Fiber-Cement Cutting Tools
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook travels to Baltimore to help transform a small urban backyard into a pleasant outdoor living space; Tom shows Kevin some new ways to install fiber cement siding without creating a lot of dust.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 31, 2009
Gutter Install; Efficient Washer/Dryer
Installing new aluminum gutters and downspouts; What is it?; Richard helps a homeowner install a new energy-efficient clothes washer and dryer.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 7, 2009
Sliding Glass Door Install
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new sliding glass door; Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, What is it?
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 14, 2009
Container Garden; Flooring; TV Antenna
Roger Cook joins plant expert Carrie Kelly at a nursery to learn about container gardening; different types of flooring, including solid wood, engineered wood, ceramic tile, vinyl, and linoleum; helping a homeowner install a new rooftop TV antenna.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 21, 2009
Weatherstripping; Heating System Sizing
Helping a homeowner seal out drafts by installing weather-stripping on her front door; several ways to monitor and save electricity; helping a homeowner determine the proper size for a heating system by performing a comprehensive heat-loss analysis.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 28, 2009
Picnic Table; Utility Sink
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor head outside the barn to build a basic picnic table using common framing lumber; What is it?; Richard helps a homeowner install a new utility sink in a basement laundry area.
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Episode 9
Aired Dec 5, 2009
Organic Lawn Care; Bath Fan Fix
Roger visits Harvard University to learn about their new organic lawn-care program and shows Kevin how to make his own compost tea; Tom helps a homeowner prevent mildew in his attic by re-routing a bathroom fan that was improperly vented.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 12, 2009
Stone Veneer; Damper Retrofit
Installing stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall; What is it?; how to retrofit dampers in forced-air HVAC ducts; Tom shares a viewer tip about how to get the most from a can of insulating foam.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 19, 2009
Laminate Countertop; Garden Edging
Tom and Kevin build and install new laminate kitchen countertops; Roger helps a homeowner create a clean border between a garden bed and a lawn using steel edging.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 26, 2009
Vines; Window Flashing; Noisy Vent Fix
Roger helps improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines; What is it?; Tom shows Kevin how to flash a newly-installed window properly; Richard helps a homeowner quiet a noisy PVC plumbing vent.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 2, 2010
Water Softener; Deer Damage
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps two homeowners repair their broken water softener; Roger helps a homeowner repair and prevent deer damage to one of his evergreen trees; a viewer tip on how to reduce airborne dust while sanding.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 9, 2010
Fireplace Surround; Baseboard Heaters
Dress up an old fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth; Richard shows Kevin a few ways to improve the appearance of old baseboard heaters.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 16, 2010
Bathroom Vanity; Insulation
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update the look of her bathroom by installing a new vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink; What Is It?; Tom and Kevin discuss types of wall insulation and how each is installed.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 23, 2010
Rainwater Collection; Load-Bearing Wall
Roger helps a homeowner conserve water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system; Tom helps a pair of homeowners connect two rooms in their home by removing an interior load-bearing wall.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 30, 2010
Ductless Air Conditioner; Mystery Leak
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Tampa, Fla., to help a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a ductless air conditioning system; What Is It?; Tom helps a homeowner eliminate a mysterious leak in her living room ceiling.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 6, 2010
Foam Crown Molding; Fence Post
General contractor Tom Silva helps homeowners in Houston install crown molding in their bedroom using an innovative fastening system; What is it?; Roger and Kevin head outside to replace a rotting cedar fence post.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 13, 2010
Sash Locks; Furniture Stain; Plant Protection
Tom helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows; Kevin gets some tips on staining furniture and applying protective finishes from Bruce Johnson; Roger helps a homeowner protect her plants from the ravages of winter.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 20, 2010
Small Kitchen Makeover
In Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kitchen with new appliances, countertops, a back splash, and even the kitchen sink; landscaping contractor Roger Cook shares a viewer tip on how to improve drainage in the bottom of a flower pot.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 27, 2010
Water Heater; Mosquito Trap; Exterior Trim
Helping a homeowner replace his old water heater with a heat pump water heater that uses much less electricity; propane-fueled mosquito traps and how to keep them working; Tom helps a homeowner install exterior trim against an uneven stone chimney.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 6, 2010
Lawn Repair; Utility Cart; Drain Clog
Contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner revive damaged lawn; general contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin how to build a simple utility cart out of plywood; plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner fix a clogged kitchen sink drain.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 13, 2010
String Trimmer; Clamps; Lead Paint
Roger shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers; Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor discuss different types of woodworking clamps and their uses; Kevin and a remediation team help a homeowner remove dangerous lead paint from her old house.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 20, 2010
Bird Feeders; Molding; Dual-Flush Toilet
How to attract many different species of birds using different types of birdfeeders and birdseed; various types of interior moldings and their uses; conserving water by installing a new type of dual-flush valve in an existing toilet.
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Episode 25
Aired Apr 5, 2011
Newel Post; Cutting Pipes; Propagating Plants
Tom helps a homeowner repair a wobbly newel post at the bottom of a staircase; Richard shows Kevin several methods for cutting rigid pipes and flexible tubing; Roger visits an expert to learn how to reproduce plants from cuttings and by grafting.
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Episode 26
Aired Apr 3, 2010
Outdoor Faucet; Mower Blades; Closet Shelving
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace his leaky outdoor faucet; Roger Cook shows Kevin how to sharpen a lawn mower blade properly; What Is It?; Tom and Kevin build custom shelving for a walk-in closet.
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