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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.