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S3 E22: Riding Lawnmowers, Disposers, Threshold
Roger helps a homeowner shop for a new riding lawnmower. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom replaces a rotting wooden threshold. Richard shows Kevin how garbage disposers work and explains how to keep them working like new.
S3 E21: 220-Volt, Garden Tools, Macerating Toilet
Tom shows Kevin what’s inside an electrical service panel. Electrician Allen Gallant installs a new 220-volt receptacle. Roger shows Kevin types of gardening hand tools. The crew asks "What is it?" Richard helps install a macerating toilet in a basement.
S3 E20: Basement Floor, Shutoff Valve, Compressors
Tom Silva helps level an uneven concrete floor so that he can install hardwood flooring. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows a simple repair for a leaky water shut-off valve. Tom teaches Kevin about air-compressors.
S3 E19: Composting, House Trap
Roger shows how to recycle yard waste through composting. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard helps remove an old cast-iron house trap on a main sewer line so that a clog can be easily cleared.
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.