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S9 · E9Uneven Stone Patio; Repainting a Rusty Bulkhead Door 2010-12-02 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair an uneven stone patio. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Kevin and painting contractor Mauro Henrique help a homeowner repaint a rusty metal bulkhead door.

S9 · E10Hot Water Radiant Tubing; Joint Compound on Drywall Corners 2010-12-09 · 30 min

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner heat his newly remodeled kitchen by installing hot water radiant tubing underneath the floor. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom shows Kevin how to apply joint compound to drywall corners. Then Roger and Kevin head outside for a few lessons on using a wheelbarrow properly.

S9 · E11Loose Carpeting on a Staircase; Tools for Digging; Recessed Lights 2010-12-16 · 30 min

General contractor Tom Silva helps an old friend repair the loose carpeting on his staircase. Then, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor several different types of shovels and other tools for digging. Afterward, Kevin heads to Pasadena, California where he and a local electrician help a homeowner install recessed lights in a kitchen ceiling.

S9 · E12Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioning; Damaged Oak Flooring 2010-12-23 · 30 min

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners reduce their utility bills by installing a new forced-air furnace and air conditioning system. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair damage to her oak flooring that was caused by a leaky radiator.

S9 · E13Sharpening Chains; Fixing a Leaky Rain Gutter; Fiberglass Bathtub 2010-12-30 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard demonstrate safe chainsaw use and a brand new way to sharpen chains. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner with a leaky rain gutter. Back in the workshop, Roger and Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then, Richard and Kevin install a new fiberglass bathtub and shower enclosure.

S9 · E14Second Bathroom Sink; Large Crack in a Concrete Block Foundation 2011-01-06 · 30 min

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity. Next, landscaping contractor Roger Cook shares a viewer tip that makes yard clean-up a little easier. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a large crack in his concrete block foundation.

S9 · E15Lawn Mowing; Building a Backyard Deck 2011-01-13 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor a few helpful techniques for mowing a lawn. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners begin building the backyard deck of their dreams.

S9 · E16Completing a Backyard Deck; Hidden Deck-Fastening Systems 2011-01-20 · 30 min

General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O'Connor a few other types of hidden deck-fastening systems.

S9 · E17Rainwater from Gutters; Pliers; Insulating an Attic Floor 2011-01-27 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor a few ways to deal with rainwater from gutters and downspouts. Then, up in the workshop, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey talks "All About" pliers. Then Roger, Kevin, Richard, and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom and Kevin insulate an attic floor using fiberglass batts and blown-in insulation.

S9 · E18Painting Interior Walls; Water Heater with a Valve Preventing Floods 2011-02-03 · 30 min

Up in the workshop, expert painter Mark O'Lalor shows host Kevin O'Connor a few tricks and techniques for painting an interior wall. Then Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner install a new water heater with an electronic valve that prevents floods due to water leaks.

S9 · E19Narrow Garden Bed; Workshop in Memphis; Wood-Burning Insert 2011-02-10 · 30 min

In the first episode of a two-part road trip through America's heartland, landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Wichita, Kansas plant a narrow garden bed near her driveway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva, and host Kevin O'Connor conduct home improvement workshops with live audiences in Memphis, Tennessee, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Afterward, Richard and a local contractor make an old fireplace more energy efficient by installing a wood-burning insert.

S9 · E20Outdoor Outlets; Flower Bulbs; Graceland; Worn-Out Cabinets 2011-02-17 · 30 min

The conclusion of the road trip through America's heartland. Included: installing an outdoor electrical outlet; planting flower bulbs; replacing worn-out kitchen-cabinet hardware. Also: a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland estate in Memphis.

S9 · E21Solar Water Heating; Electrical Safety Devices; Support Posts 2011-02-24 · 30 min

Installing a solar water-heating system; replacing rotting support posts under a backyard deck. Also: devices that make residential electrical systems safer.

S9 · E22Antique Door Hardware; Geothermal Home Heating and Cooling 2011-03-03 · 30 min

Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva demonstrate how to select and install antique and reproduction door hardware. Then, Kevin and Tom, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscaping contractor Roger Cook ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard shows a homeowner how a geothermal home heating and cooling system works.

S9 · E23Splitting Firewood; Paintbrushes; Connecting a Bar Sink to a Sewer 2011-03-10 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor show some different methods and tools for splitting firewood. Then, back in the workshop, professional painter Jeff Young shows Kevin how to choose, use, and care for paintbrushes. Then Kevin and Roger, along with general contractor Tom Silva and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then Richard uses an electric pump to connect a basement bar sink to a sewer drain.

S9 · E24Tool Storage Cabinet; Protecting a House From Flood Damage 2011-03-17 · 30 min

Up in the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or garage. Then, Tom and Kevin, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Then Kevin works with a damage prevention specialist to protect a house from catastrophic floods.

S9 · E25Removing Vinyl; Vintage House Parts; Eliminating Gurgling Sounds 2011-03-24 · 30 min

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove a vinyl kitchen floor. Then host Kevin O'Connor tours a well-stocked architectural salvage yard for vintage house parts. Back in the workshop, Kevin and Tom, along with landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard helps a homeowner eliminate a gurgling sound coming from his bathroom plumbing.

S9 · E26Yard Clean Up; Installing Carpet Tiles 2011-03-31 · 30 min

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor head outside to do some yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacuums. Then, up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin how HVAC thermostat technology has evolved over the years. Next, general contractor Tom Silva and Kevin install carpet tiles over a concrete basement floor.

S10 · E1Transplanting Tress; Hooking Up Plumbing to a Washing Machine 2011-10-06 · 30 min

A homeowner plants two trees. The crew helps hook up plumbing to a washing machine.

S10 · E2Shower Valve Repair; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister 2011-10-13 · 30 min

The crew helps repair a faulty shower valve and rebuild a wobbly stair banister.

S10 · E3Corroded Water Heater Fitting; Vented Range Kitchen Hood 2011-10-20 · 30 min

The crew helps replace a corroded fitting on a water heater and installs a vented range kitchen hood.

S10 · E4Pruning an Overgrown Hedge; Installing a Kitchen Tile Backsplash 2011-10-27 · 30 min

The crew helps one homeowner prun an overgrown evergreen hedge and another with installing a tile backsplash in the kitchen.

S10 · E5Wall Insulation; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation 2011-11-03 · 30 min

The crew shows a homeowner the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts and helps repoint a fieldstone foundation.

S10 · E6Removing Overgrown Shrubs; Quieting a Noisy Baseboard Heater 2011-11-10 · 30 min

Roger helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs and plants new perennials. The crew quiets a noisy baseboard heater.

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