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From our Medicine Cabinet MacGyver series: Stop floor squeaks with some baby powder and a squeeze bottle

Richard samples some unique barbeque, and installs a natural gas line for a new grill. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Roger shares some tips on what grows best in the shade. Tom hangs a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney.

Tom upgrades the front door before he and Kevin install wainscoting and copper roofing. Norm visits a city archaeologist. A tile contractor makes a feature wall insert in the master shower.

Follow the prep instructions carefully and paint on a specialty coating to preserve weathered boards for years to come

Roger visits a community garden while Richard roughs in fireplace units. Norm and Tom add details to the window trim. Mauro Henrique paints the exterior window trim and puts up samples for the door.

Tom teaches a homeowner how to repair structural problems in his home. Scott Caron helps a homeowner run wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room. The guys ask, "What is it?"

The guys tackle practical solutions for drought. Kevin and Richard tour Lake Mead. Roger replaces a water-guzzling lawn. Kevin meets with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to hear cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought. Richard replaces an old-fashioned toilet.

Richard sees the last wooden whaling ship in the world. Norm sees the progress on the dormer. Brick veneer is fitted to the bump out. Kevin drops by a kitchen designer. Norm and Tom install shutters.

Roger educates Kevin on beneficial insects. Tom resizes a front door that gets stuck on carpet every time it opens. Richard repairs an outdoor garden faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?"

Richard gets up close and personal with one of Charlestown’s most iconic structures: the Zakim Bridge. Tom shows Kevin how he’ll have to modify the old chimney for the new gas fireplace units, and they see the framing of the new bump out for the breakfast area.

Rolling library ladders are beautiful, functional, and easy to DIY. Follow this step-by-step guide to make one for your shelves or cabinets.

Elevate your drink game with a handcrafted six-pack carrier. Follow our step-by-step guide to build a custom toolbox-inspired drink caddy.

Tom solves bowing in the roof. Richard shows Kevin the rough plumbing. Tom helps get LVLs fastened in place. Norm revisits the old Charlestown house. Tom opens up the back wall for the new bump out.

Roger learns about Citrus Greening, a disease that’s killing citrus trees. Tom replaces an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile. The guys ask "What Is It?"

Treat the chef on your list to butcher block done better

Presenting flowers may be somewhat predictable, but not when they come in this tabletop display piece

Nobody needs to know you didn't sweat over a lathe to make this tiered tray. Follow our guide to learn how to make one using furniture legs.

Richard shows Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust stains. Tom installs a pass through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate. The guys play "What Is It" with special guest NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio.

The TOH crew takes on a new project: an 1850s-era Greek Revival brick rowhouse in Charlestown, MA.