Seasons & episodes

S13 · E1Pass Through, New Gate 2014-10-02 · 30 min＋

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?"

S13 · E2Citrus Greening, Tile 2014-10-09 · 30 min＋

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.

S13 · E3Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet 2014-10-16 · 30 min＋

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.

S13 · E4Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet 2014-10-23 · 30 min＋

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.

S13 · E5Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture 2014-10-30 · 30 min＋

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

S13 · E6Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror 2014-11-06 · 30 min＋

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.

S13 · E7Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen 2014-11-13 · 30 min＋

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

S13 · E8Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets 2014-11-20 · 30 min＋

Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.

S13 · E9Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet 2015-01-01 · 30 min＋

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.

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

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

Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.

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

Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.

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

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

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