Episodes 26

1 Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

September 26, 2024

25m

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

2 Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

October 3, 2024

25m

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

3 Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

October 10, 2024

25m

Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

4 Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

October 17, 2024

24m

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

5 Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

October 24, 2024

24m

Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

6 Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

October 31, 2024

24m

Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

7 Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

November 7, 2024

24m

Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

8 Humidifier System, End Table

November 14, 2024

24m

Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.

9 Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

January 2, 2025

25m

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10 Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

January 9, 2025

25m

Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.

11 Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

January 16, 2025

25m

Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

12 Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

January 23, 2025

25m

Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

13 Beehives 101, Step Stool

January 30, 2025

25m

A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.

14 Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

February 6, 2025

25m

Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

15 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

February 13, 2025

25m

A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.

16 Stair Treads, Sconce Install

February 20, 2025

25m

Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

17 Outdoor Shower

March 27, 2025

25m

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

18 Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

April 3, 2025

25m

Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

19 Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

April 10, 2025

25m

Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.

20 Electric Bill Investigation

April 17, 2025

25m

The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

21 Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

April 24, 2025

25m

Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.

22 Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

May 1, 2025

A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.

23 AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

May 8, 2025

Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

24 Overseeding, Foundation Repair

May 15, 2025

Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

25 Thank You, Roger Cook

May 22, 2025

Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

26 Mudroom Cubbies

May 29, 2025

Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.

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