Episodes 26

1 Pass Through, New Gate

October 2, 2014

30m

The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"

2 Citrus Greening, Tile

October 9, 2014

30m

Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.

3 Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

October 16, 2014

30m

Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.

4 Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

October 23, 2014

30m

Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.

5 Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

October 30, 2014

30m

Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.

6 Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

November 6, 2014

30m

Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.

7 Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

November 13, 2014

30m

Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.

8 Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

November 20, 2014

30m

Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.

9 Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

January 1, 2015

30m

A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.

10 Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

January 8, 2015

30m

Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.

11 Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

January 15, 2015

30m

A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.

12 Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

January 22, 2015

30m

A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.

13 Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

January 29, 2015

30m

Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.

14 Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

February 5, 2015

30m

Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.

15 Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

February 12, 2015

30m

Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.

16 Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

February 19, 2015

30m

Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.

17 Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

March 26, 2015

30m

How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.

18 Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

April 2, 2015

30m

Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.

19 Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

April 9, 2015

30m

Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.

20 Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

April 16, 2015

30m

Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.

21 Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

April 23, 2015

30m

Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.

22 Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

April 30, 2015

30m

Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.

23 Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

May 7, 2015

30m

Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.

24 Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

May 14, 2015

30m

Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.

25 Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

May 21, 2015

30m

Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.

26 Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

May 28, 2015

30m

Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.

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