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S4 E4: Wheelbarrow Tire, Gutters, Water Tank

Roger shows Kevin how to repair a flat wheelbarrow tire. Tom repairs an aluminum rain gutter. Kevin and Tom demonstrate a tip sent in from a viewer on how to drill a hole in ceramic tile. Richard Trethewey installs a thermal expansion tank.
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History of Grotesques and Gargoyles

Find out what makes them so significant, and spooky
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S5 E4: Garage Cabinets, Ceiling Fan

Tom installs new cabinets designed especially for garages. In the "What is it?" segment, Kevin and Roger test a new type of vacuum-assisted post hole digger. Electrician John Barros installs a new ceiling fan. John shows Kevin a few other ways of installing fan-rated electrical boxes.
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S28 E4: Urban Garden, Asbestos, City Sewer

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How To Install a Cork Floor

Cork flooring is an eco-friendly material that's also easy on the feet. Learn how to install it.
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How To Safely Rid Your Home of Asbestos, Lead, and Mold

Learn how to responsibly rid your house of three major health and environmental hazards, either on your own or with the pros.
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Bedbug Battler's Checklist

Tips for dealing with bedbugs before, during, and after an infestation. From someone who learned the hard way.
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S4 E3: Water Filter, Drought-Resistant Tree

Richard helps a homeowner improve the quality of her drinking water by installing an under-sink filter. Richard and Kevin are joined in the loft by water-filtration expert Bill McTighe. Roger Cook helps a homeowner plant a drought-resistant tree in her sloped front yard.
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All About Bedbugs: Understanding and Eliminating These Pests

Bedbugs are blood-sucking insects that can make you incredibly uncomfortable. Read about what causes infestations and how you can address one in our guide.
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Why It’s Worth Investing in a Radiant Floor Heating System

In this guide, our experts compare hydronic and electric floor heating costs, installation considerations, and energy efficiency.
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S5 E3: Shower Pan, Tile Backerboard, Rain Barrel

Richard installs a new acrylic shower base. Tom demonstrates the proper way to install backerboard and tile around a new shower base. Roger helps a homeowner save water by installing a rain barrel.
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S28 E3: Design and Demolition

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Reusing Old Accent Windows

How to give vintage transoms, sidelights, and decorative sash new life in your house
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Home Inspection Nightmares II

Home inspectors have the scariest jobs. The latest house horrors unveiled by the pros, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.
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2 Sinks + 2-Person Shower = 1 Happy Couple

Tired of fighting for shower time and bathroom space, this couple created an open, light-filled bath addition that makes simultaneous morning rituals a breeze
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The Austin House

The renovation of a 1926 Craftsman Bungalow follows an eco-friendly path while adding space for a newly married couple with kids.
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S4 E2: Stair Repairs, Washer Shutoff

Tom quiets a homeowner’s squeaky stairs and replaces a broken baluster. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard helps a homeowner prevent a damaging flood by installing an automatic shut-off valve for her washing machine.
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Heirloom Tools

Tools your kids will fight over when you're dead
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Side by Side

A master bath divided into his-and-hers spaces accommodates both husband and wife
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S5 E2: Faucet Aerator, Houseplants, Squeaky Floors

Richard replaces a clogged aerator on his bathroom faucet. Roger is joined by plant expert Carrie Kelly to learn about caring for houseplants. Tom helps a homeowner quiet a squeaky subfloor using special "breakaway" screws.
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S28 E2: Stucco and Sewer Problems

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S4 E1: Stone Walkway, Strip Floor Patch

Roger helps a homeowner repair a loose flagstone in his mortared front walkway. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a handy homeowner patch a hardwood floor where an interior wall once stood.
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S5 E1: Door Latch, Bamboo Privacy Screen

Tom repairs an interior door that won’t latch shut. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps a pair of homeowners select and plant a privacy screen using bamboo plants.
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S28 E1: A Tale of Two Homes

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The Three-Season Porch

How to cut costs on a new breezy retreat: Build it from screen doors with panels that swap out for glass