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Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s installing Southern yellow pine board accents in key spots to coordinate with the maple flooring that Norm Abram is installing. Tile is set the master bath, and the roof deck gets PVC porch boards and custom rail.

Tom installs interior window trim. Richard installs a new device that will heat a swimming pool for free using the excess heat produced by a central air conditioner.

Kevin O’Connor and Norm Abram find the painters spraying the house a sunny yellow, while Tom Silva trims out the windows. Copper gutters and wood-burning fireplace go in, and homeowner Sally Peterson explores commercial-grade cooking appliances.

Need to make straight cuts with a circular saw? See these pro tips on making a board to guide long rip cuts with the grain of wood.

Using a circular saw to make an angular cut is great for tasks such as framing, trimming, and creating custom pieces. The first time can be tough, though. Read our guide to learn how to cut correctly.

Correctly using a circular saw's sightlines will help you to make accurate cuts. Learn how to properly use this tool in our step-by-step guide.

Need to square your circular saw blade? See these pro tips on checking the accuracy of your circular saw blade angle.

Learn how to adjust the blade depth on a circular saw for safer, cleaner cuts, and longer tool life with these simple steps and expert tips.

Roger works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.

Kevin O’Connor meets plasterer Vito Bucco. Norm Abram and Tom Silva match the old shingle pattern. Kevin visits interior designers Andrew Terrat and Dee Elms. Radiant heat and the boiler are going in.

Use MDF panels and wood molding to transform your entry with a stately new built-in columned room divider.

Richard installs a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. Tom installs insulated sidelights on a front door.

Roger replaces the front walk. Tom shows Kevin the replacement windows. A tile contractor uses a shower waterproofing system. Kevin sees a modern home in Brookline. A painting contractor starts prep.

Follow these professional tips on how to set a screw properly with your power drill and make every job easier.

Follow these pro tips on using a variable-speed trigger to better control your drilling and screw driving in your construction projects.

Learn how to adjust the clutch on your drill/driver to get the proper torque for efficient drilling and perfect screw driving.

Learn how to choose the right speed for properly sinking screws and drilling holes with drills and drivers in this video and guide.

A mason repoints the foundation. Norm and Tom repair the front porch. Kevin visits Community Rowing. Spray foam insulation begins in our balloon frame house.

The guys visit NYC. Richard tours a scale model of the city. Kevin works with a local electrician to add task lighting to a dark kitchen. The guys play "What Is It" with Jimmy Fallon in Times Square. Roger visits a park built atop an old train line. Tom adds a cable railing system to a deck.