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Make a Powder Room a Wheelchair-Accessible Bath
Using universal-design principles, you can create a bathroom for almost any unique needs.
S2 E7: Groundcover, Stuck Windows
Roger Cook helps plant ivy and pachysandra. Tom Silva heads off to Florida to help Miami homeowner Marc Jacobson unstick the sash on his double-hung windows.
S2 E6: Window Trim, Hiding Utilities, Kitchen Sink Hose
Tom shows host Kevin how to install interior window trim. Roger Cook enlists the help of landscape architect Tom Wirth to help hide a group of unsightly utility boxes. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows a simple fix for the broken kitchen spray hose.
S2 E5: Drywell, Bathtub Safety
Roger instalsl a backyard drywell to handle the torrent of the rainfall from roof gutters. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom shows how to install a safety grab bar in a bathtub.
How to Install Window Shades
They look good, control light, and add insulation
Speed Demons
Choosing and using paint rollers and pads
S2 E4: Drywall Patch, Replacing a Toilet
Tom shows Kevin how to repair different size holes in drywall. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard replaces a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet with a new model designed to fit an existing flange.
How to Bring the Utilities in Below Ground
Bringing water, gas, and electricity to our Concord project house.
S2 E3: Slate Walkway, Shower Stall Leak
Roger turns a neglected slate walkway into an attractive and safe footpath. Te guys ask "What is it?" Richard helps diagnose and repair a frustrating leak in a fiberglass shower stall.
Bookcase Basics
Follow our advice on hardware and materials to install sturdy built-in bookcases
6 Ideas for Elder-Friendly Design
Smart ways to update a home for aging in place
S2 E2: Newel Post, Water Heater
Tom Silva secures a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard replaces a 50-year-old water heater with a new model designed to meet strict new national safety regulations.
S2 E1: Deadbolt, Hedges, Indirect Water Heater
New host Kevin O’Connor arrives at the barn (a little late) and meets Roger, Richard, and Tom. Tom and Kevin discuss different types of deadbolts and demonstrate how to install one. Roger trims some hedges. Richard and Kevin fix a heating system.
How to Choose and Use a Leaf Blower
It may come as a surprise to the sound-sensitive neighbors, but most people buy blowers too small for their needs
Looking for Trouble
For buyers (and some sellers), a thorough house inspection is a must. Here's what you need to know.
Get Ready for Fall Planting
There's still plenty to do in the garden! Now is actually the best time to spruce up your yard
How to Install a Freezeproof Faucet
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to protect your exterior faucets from freezing and bursting in the winter.
Installing Recessed Lights
How to add or update an elegant new fixture
4 Types of Whole House Air Filters
Whole house and portable filters trap dust, pollen, and more to clear the air and improve indoor air quality.