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S2 E20: Programmable Thermostat, Cracked Plaster
Richard installs a programmable thermostat. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster and lath wall in her daughter’s bedroom.
S2 E19: Cutting Glass, Climbing Vines, Portable Air Conditioner
Tom shows Kevin how to cut a pane of glass safely and accurately. Roger helps a homeowner beautify a fieldstone wall behind her home with two varieties of flowering vines. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard installs a portable air conditioning unit in an overheated attic apartment.
Miter Saws
Looking for the best miter saw for your next home improvement project? Here’s a buying guide on how to choose and use this precision cutter.
Creating a Landscape Plan
Here's how we laid out a garden for a home in the backyard of another home. Talk about a challenge
S2 E18: Deer, PVC Pipe Fittings, Shower Door
Roger shows a homeowner how to protect his ornamental shrubs from the ravages of hungry deer. Richard answers a viewer’s question about PVC pipe connections. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom heads out to help the Ryan family fix a shower door.
S2 E17: Snaking a Wire, Planting a Tree
Tom snakes wire for a pair of outdoor speakers. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger and Kevin head outside to plant a magnolia tree in front of the barn
S2 E16: Water Quality, Replacing a Floorboard
Richard Trethewey and a water specialist examine water quality and discuss the installation of a water softener and sediment filter. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom replaces a rotten board in her oak hardwood flooring.
How To Replace an Interior Door: A Step-by-Step Guide
Replacing interior doors can improve the aesthetics and functionality of your home. Here's how to fit a new door to an existing frame.
S2 E15: Closet Doors, Electric Radiant Heat, Paint Colors
Tom Silva fixes stubborn sliding closet doors. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin the basics of electric radiant floor heat. Then Kevin and preservation specialist Sally Zimmerman use a new software package to help homeowners select historically appropriate exterior paint colors.
Create Your Own Garage Storage Plan
Is your garage stressing you out with the clutter of household items? Whip it into shape by designing your own garage storage plan.
S2 E14: Installing a Walkway, Cutting Miters
Roger installs a brick walkway at the front entrance to his house. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin different ways to cut a perfect miter in wood trim.
S2 E13: Squeaky Hardwood Floor, Timber Stairs
Tom quiets a squeaky hardwood floors. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner build a set of timber steps on a short slope outside her home.
Dim All the Lights Quietly
A dimmer switch can create a tranquil mood, but not if it makes an annoying buzz
S2 E12: Drip Irrigation, Leaky Tub
Roger repairs a drip irrigation system The guys ask "What is it?" Richard and tile expert Joe Ferrante help repair a leaky bathtub once and for all.
S2 E11: Handrail, Rhododendron
Tom Silva installs a handrail in his spilt-level stairway. The guys ask "What is it?" Then Roger shows how to transplant a large rhododendron to another area of the yard.
10 Electrical Wiring Problems Solved
This guide explains 10 of the most common electrical problems in older homes and the best solutions for each issue.