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Your Basement: Why Add on When You Can Add Under?

Your basement is valuable real estate, and it's an ideal place for the low-cost extra bedroom, family room or workout space you've always wanted
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S3 E18: Tub Clog, Sash Weights, Low-Maintenance Garden

Rich Trethewey "clears up" clogged bathtub drains. Tom Silva helps replace double-hung window weights with spring loaded sash balancers. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps plant a low-maintenance garden for an elderly landlady.
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S26 E17: History of the Greek-Revival

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S3 E17: Deck Balusters, Fridge Icemaker

Tom shows him how to repair and replace rotting deck balusters. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard hooks up a refrigerator’s ice-maker and water dispenser.
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S26 E16: New Technologies for an Old Farmhouse

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S3 E16: Moldings, Patio, Stripping Wallpaper

Tom shows Kevin a few ways to recreate different moulding profiles. Roger has some advice for a homeowner with a sinking brick patio. The guys ask "What is it?" Painting contractor Jim Clark shows Kevin and a homeowner a new way to strip wallpaper.
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S26 E15: Living in a Barn

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How To Install Crown Molding: Cut, Cope & Hang

Follow along with Tom Silva as he shows us how to install crown molding. Get step-by-step instructions and expert tips.
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S3 E15: Storm Windows, Shrubs, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Tom makes old windows more efficient by installing new storm windows. Roger Cook offers tips for getting your shrubs ready for winter. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard learns potentially life-saving lessons on carbon monoxide detectors.
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S26 E14: Enhancing the House With Stone and Paint

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6 Grand Staircase Design Ideas

Looking for a staircase that makes a statement? Our guide showcases six grand staircase design ideas that will elevate your home’s style and functionality
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S3 E14: Replacing Door Glass, Tree Pruning

Tom replaces the broken window pane in an exterior door. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger prunes a Pin Oak tree with the help of arborist Matt Foti.
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S26 E13: Digging for Water

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S3 E13: Reseeding a Lawn, Kitchen Sink

Roger re-seeds a damaged lawn. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard installs a new kitchen sink.
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S26 E12: Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace

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S3 E12: Stucco, Lawnmower, Dehumidifier

Tom Silva repairs some cracked stucco. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger shows Kevin how to keep a lawnmower humming all summer long by cleaning underneath the deck. Richard installs a pump to remove condensate from a basement dehumidifier.
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Front and Center

An entryway is more than just a door. Design it right, and it'll welcome friends, improve your home's curb appeal, and protect you from the weather
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S26 E11: Design Elements Make a House Special

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How To Take One Old Barn and Call It Home

Barns make great houses — once you clean them up, sheathe them, and add a few comforts for creatures of a very different kind
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S26 E10: Shaping the Spaces

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S3 E10: Noisy Toilet, Crown Molding Cuts, Broken Tile

Richard finds the source of a strange "fog horn" sound coming from his plumbing system. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom shows the three basic cuts necessary to install crown molding. Tile contractor Joe Ferrante helps replace some hard-to-find broken bathroom tiles.
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S26 E9: Envisioning the Kitchen

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S3 E9: Plumbing Valves, Bulkhead, Drip Irrigation

Richard gives Kevin O’Connor some lessons on leaky valves and how to repair them. Tom replaces an old, rusty cellar door with a new fiberglass model. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger repairs a leaky drip irrigation hose.
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S26 E8: Not Your Grandfather's Farmhouse

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S3 E8: Shelves, Soil Test, Hot Water Recirculator

Tom installs adjustable shelves in a den. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger is joined by soil expert Roberta Clark for some tips on testing soil before planting. Richard installs a hot water re-circulator pump in an upstairs bathroom.