Episode 1
Aired Oct 9, 2010
Sink Install; Workshop Tools; Mulch
Helping a homeowner in Canada install a new kitchen sink; Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor some tools that no home workshop should be without; landscaping contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti rescue a tree from volcano mulching.
Details
Episode 2
Aired Oct 16, 2010
Baluster Install; Stone Footpath
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install balusters on his new staircase; Tom, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and landscaping contractor Roger Cook ask, What is it?; Roger helps a homeowner install a new stone footpath.
Details
Episode 3
Aired Oct 23, 2010
Attic Door; Faucet Wrench; Doorbell Repair
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner find additional storage space by creating a new doorway into an unused attic; Richard shares a viewer tip on how to create a faucet wrench from a standard PVC pipe; repairing a broken doorbell.
Details
Episode 4
Aired Oct 30, 2010
Windowsill Replacement; Limited Mobility Garden Tools
Tom helps a homeowner repair a rotted windowsill; Roger shows Kevin a few gardening tools designed for people with limited mobility; Richard helps a homeowner install an outdoor faucet.
Details
Episode 5
Aired Nov 6, 2010
Accessible Garden Bed; Roof Vent Repair
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook builds a raised garden bed that is accessible by wheelchair; general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to repair a leak in his roof caused by a worn-out plumbing vent gasket.
Details
Episode 6
Aired Nov 13, 2010
Groundcover; Baseboard Heat; Electrical Box
Different types of groundcover; helping a homeowner warm up her cold living room by installing new hydronic baseboard heaters; a new product that makes it easier to mark and cut openings for electrical outlets in wallboard.
Details
Episode 7
Aired Nov 20, 2010
Circular Patio; Repointing Brick Steps
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular patio and fire pit; Tom and Kevin head outside to repair a set of brick stairs.
Details
Episode 8
Aired Nov 27, 2010
Storm Door; Soldering; Privet Hedge
Install a new energy-efficient storm door; Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to cut and solder copper plumbing pipes and fittings; landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner reduce the size of an overgrown privet hedge.
Details
Episode 9
Aired Dec 4, 2010
Patio Repair, Rusty Bulkhead
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair an uneven stone patio; Roger, Kevin, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey ask What is it; Kevin and painting contractor Mauro Henrique help a homeowner repaint a rusty metal bulkhead door.
Details
Episode 10
Aired Dec 11, 2010
Radiant Heat; Drywall Corners; Wheelbarrows
Helping a homeowner heat his newly remodeled kitchen by installing hot water radiant tubing underneath the floor; What Is It?; Tom shows Kevin how to apply joint compound to drywall corners; lessons on using a wheelbarrow properly.
Details
Episode 11
Aired Dec 18, 2010
Stair Runner Repair; Digging Tools; Recessed Lights
Tom helps an old friend repair the loose carpeting on his staircase; Roger shows Kevin several different types of shovels and other tools for digging; in Pasadena, Calif., Kevin and a local electrician install recessed lights in a kitchen ceiling.
Details
Episode 12
Aired Dec 25, 2010
Energy-Efficient HVAC; Oak-Floor Patch
Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners reduce the utility bills by installing a new forced-air furnace and air conditioning system; Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair damage to her oak flooring that was caused by a leaky radiator.
Details
Episode 13
Aired Jan 1, 2011
Chainsaws; Gutter Repair; Bathtub Install
Roger and chainsaw expert Tim Ard demonstrate safe chainsaw use and a brand new way to sharpen chains; Tom helps a homeowner with a leaky rain gutter; What is it?; Richard and Kevin install a new fiberglass bathtub and shower enclosure.
Details
Episode 14
Aired Jan 8, 2011
Bathroom Sink; Concrete Wall
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity; Roger Cook shares a viewer tip that makes yard clean-up a little easier; Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a large crack in his concrete block foundation.
Details
Episode 15
Aired Jan 15, 2011
Lawn Mowing; Deck Building
Roger and Kevin do some yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacuums; Richard shows how HVAC thermostat technology has evolved over the years; Tom installs carpet tiles over a concrete floor.
Details
Episode 16
Aired Jan 22, 2011
Deck Building, Deck Fasteners
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck; back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O'Connor a few other types of hidden deck-fastening systems.
Details
Episode 17
Aired Jan 29, 2011
Rainwater; Pliers; Insulation
Landscaper Roger Cook shows Kevin a few ways to deal with rainwater from gutters and downspouts; plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey talks about pliers; What Is It?; insulating an attic floor using fiberglass batts and blown-in insulation.
Details
Episode 18
Aired Feb 5, 2011
Interior Painting; Flood-Safe Water Heater
Up in the workshop, expert painter Mark O'Lalor shows Kevin a few tricks and techniques for painting an interior wall; Richard helps a homeowner install a new water heater with an electronic valve that prevents floods due to water leaks.
Details
Episode 19
Aired Feb 12, 2011
Narrow Garden; DIY Workshop; Fireplace Insert
Roger helps a homeowner in Wichita plant a narrow garden bed near her driveway; Richard, Tom and Kevin conduct home improvement workshops; Richard and a local contractor make an old fireplace more energy efficient by installing a wood-burning insert.
Details
Episode 20
Aired Feb 19, 2011
Outdoor Outlet; Bulbs; Graceland; Drawer Hardware
Kevin travels to Little Rock, Ark., to install an outdoor electrical outlet for a homeowner; showing a live audience in Wichita, Kan., how to plant flower bulbs properly; a tour of Graceland; replacing old, worn-out kitchen cabinet hardware.
Details
Episode 21
Aired Feb 26, 2011
Solar Hot Water, Electrical Safety, Deck Posts
Richard heads to Salt Lake City, Utah to install a new solar water heating system; Scott Caron shows Kevin devices to make residential electrical systems safer; Kevin and Tom replace the rotting support posts underneath a backyard deck.
Details
Episode 22
Aired Mar 5, 2011
Antique Hardware; Geothermal HVAC
Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva demonstrate how to select and install antique and reproduction door hardware; Richard shows a homeowner how a geothermal home heating and cooling system works.
Details
Episode 23
Aired Mar 12, 2011
Splitting Logs; Paintbrushes; Basement Sink Pump
Roger and Kevin show some different methods and tools for splitting firewood; professional painter Jeff Young shows Kevin how to choose, use and care for paintbrushes; Richard uses an electric pump to connect a basement bar sink to a sewer drain.
Details
Episode 24
Aired Mar 19, 2011
Storage Cabinet; Flood Protection
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or garage; What Is It?; Kevin works with a damage prevention specialist to protect a house from catastrophic floods.
Details
Episode 25
Aired Mar 26, 2011
Vinyl Floor Demo; Salvage Yard; Plumbing Vent
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.
Details
Episode 26
Aired Apr 2, 2011
Yard Cleanup; Thermostats; Carpet Tiles
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.
Details
Continue with Google
>
