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S7 E14: Gate Fix, Window Replacement, Foam Insulation
Roger fixes a sagging wooden gate, the guys ask "What is it?", Tom replaces drafty basement windows with energy-efficient ones and Tom and Richard show how to use different types of foam insulation.
S30 E14: LEED Requirements
Woodworker Kevin Bittenbender shows host Kevin O'Connor how they build window trim kits in the Bensonwood shop and general contractor Tom Silva shows Norm the new industrial steel staircase.
Get It All Done in the New Year
It's time to set your resolutions, from replacing electrical outlets to overhauling landscaping. Here are the how-tos to get the job done
S7 E13: Instant Water Heater, Walkway Repair
Richard replaces a tank-type water heater with a new "tankless" unit, the guys ask "What is it?", Roger levels a sagging concrete walkway by "mudjacking," and Tom shows how to remove hammer dents.
S30 E13: Keeping it Green Outside
The Favats takes Kevin O'Connor to see a local farm. Tom Silva puts down composite decking. Commissioner Brian Donahue explains how the town is working towards sustainably harvesting trees.
Converting a Garage
Gain a guest or rec room without having to add on
From Carriage House to Cozy Home
They wanted a vintage home with a lofty interior for entertaining. They found it in a 1916 outbuilding with a crowd-pleasing open plan
One-of-a-Kind Craftsman Remodel
One look at the dilapidated 1926 foursquare—smack in the middle of beach-condo country—sealed the deal for this couple.
Tools to Cure Wrap Rage
This holiday, curb the frustration. These 11 items help you open impenetrable packaging while keeping your gifts—and your fingers—intact
S7 E12: Boulder Removal, Loose Shower Pipes
Roger helps homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder, the guys ask "What is it?", Richard fixes loose pipes inside a shower wall and Tom shares a tip for getting a secure grip on a hammer.
How to Know Whether to Repair or Replace
Everything breaks, eventually. TOH helps you decide if it's worth your time—and money—to bust out the tool kit for a quick fix or start shopping for something new
Pro Tips for Snow and Ice Removal
Here are some tips and tricks for safely de-icing your driveway, walkways, and decks during the winter months.
S30 E12: Natural Surfaces and the Latest Appliances
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs granite steps and general contractor Tom Silva installs the flooring on the first floor. Host Kevin O'Connor takes homeowner Amy to test drive new appliances.
The New York City House: Gorgeous Period Details
Ever wonder what's inside those beautiful Brooklyn rowhouses? Here's a glimpse of a century-old Renaissance Revival—one of TOH TV's projects—filled with well-preserved details
S7 E11: Deck Repair, Hydrangea Planting
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner with a hydrangea bush that won't flower.
S30 E11: Making A Mark
Host Kevin O'Connor finds solar energy specialist Jeff Wolfe installing solar panels. General contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin some of the special details beind put into the house.
S7 E10: Whole-House Water Filter, Rubber Roof
Richard helps install a whole-house water filter. The guys ask, "What is it?", Tom helps a homeowner repair a hole in a rubber roof and Richard shares a tip for cutting PVC pipe without a saw.
S30 E10: Bringing Things Together
With the rough plumbing and electrical nearly complete and the cabinets in, Kevin O’Connor takes a look at the water system while Tom Silva lends a hand to finish the exterior wall panels.
The Holiday-Ready House
20 ways to prepare for the holidays to make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly
How to Winterize Yard Tools
Your outdoor power tools will benefit from some upkeep before they hibernate for the long winter ahead.
S7 E9: Retaining Wall, Noisy Faucet
Roger helps homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. The guys ask, "What is it?" then Richard has an easy fix for a kitchen faucet that is making a loud, shuddering sound.
S30 E9: Rock Stars
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston and finds masons just in from Wisconsin to help. Tom Silva shows homeowner Amy the new synthetic slate roofing.
The Ultimate Gingerbread House-Making Tool Kit
Dremels, band saws, utility knives: the tools you use to construct a gingerbread house aren't that different from the ones you use on a real house And once you make your own, be sure to submit it to our gingerbread house contest for a chance to win a $670 Kohler prize pack!
7 Astounding, Award-Winning Gingerbread Houses
Eight astounding gingerbread houses to inspire you to create your own confectionary abode
S30 E8: Closing Up the House
Three weeks into the house raising, and the Bensonwood crew is placing the last of the roof panels. Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how the windows are flashed and installed in the workshop.