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S15 · E1Window, Robotic Mower, Lead 2016-10-01 · 30 min

Watch Tom pull off a balancing act to repair an old window. Roger shows Kevin the future of lawn care with a robotic mower. Richard addresses concerns of lead...

S15 · E2Fire Prevention, Strainer 2016-10-08 · 30 min

Preventing fires in homes; replacing a rusty sink strainer.

S15 · E3Bookshelf, Foundation Plants 2016-10-15 · 30 min

Tom and Kevin use store-bought stair treads to create a bookshelf in Build It. And landscape designer Jenn Nawada transforms the look of a home’s foundation by using existing plants.

S15 · E4Water Heater, Home Orchard 2016-10-22 · 30 min

Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them. How to Plant a Home Orchard Roger helps a homeowner plant an pear and apple orchard in her backyard.

S15 · E5Molding Raceway, Deck Board 2016-10-29 · 30 min

Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.

S15 · E6HVAC Zoning, Plaster Patch 2016-11-05 · 30 min

Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall. And the guys ask, “What is it?”

S15 · E7Reclaimed Bench, Robotic Wall 2016-11-12 · 30 min

In Future House, Ross Trethewey helps build a robotic wall that could be the key to tight spaces in urban living. Tom and Kevin use reclaimed pine heart wood to create a bench with a historic theme in Build It.

S15 · E8Laundry, 3-Way Switch, Saw 2016-11-19 · 30 min

Richard travels to Seattle to help a couple choose and install laundry appliances. Tom shows Kevin new table saw technology. And Scott repairs a three-way switch.

S15 · E9Microgreens, Elevator 2017-01-07 · 30 min

Kevin helps a contractor install a home elevator. Jenn learns how to grow and harvest microgreens.

S15 · E10Wood Shop, Wireless Switch 2017-01-14 · 30 min

Tom heads to Chicago to transform a one-car garage into a carpentry workshop. Scott installs a wireless light switch. Richard gives a history lesson on antique bath fixtures.

S15 · E11Bluestone, Mead, Wire Splices 2017-01-21 · 30 min

Roger rips up an old, dangerous walkway to replace it with bluestone. Scott explains the best wire nuts to use for each project. Kevin gets a lesson on making mead.

S15 · E12Radiator, Saws, Garage Lights 2017-01-28 · 30 min

Landscape Designer Jenn Nawada shares an environmentally safe way to keep walkways safe during the winter. Tom gives a tutorial on hand saws, showing how and when to use them.

S15 · E13Rooftop Garden, Stains, Shed 2017-02-04 · 30 min

Landscape designer Jenn Nawada learns about rooftop and small space gardens. Tom explains the best practices to remove stains from plaster and dry wall. Scott helps a homeowner power his shed by running electricity underground from his house.

S15 · E14Future House, Nick Offerman 2017-02-11 · 30 min

A tour of comedian Nick Offerman's woodworking shop. Also: measuring a home's energy consumption; and making a dish soap blunder.

S15 · E15Water Heat, Panels, Astronaut 2017-02-18 · 30 min

Solving a hot water problem; and sprucing up a dining room. Also: a former NASA astronaut talks tools.

S15 · E16Build It, Lighting, Mousetrap 2017-02-25 · 30 min

A cutting board is made from scrap heart pine; an overly bright room is recast with LEDs; and mice-preventive measures are discussed.

S15 · E17Kentucky Lawn, Chandelier 2017-04-01 · 30 min

Tips for lawn care; and a jigsaw tutorial. Also: installing a motorized lift for a chandelier.

S15 · E18Passage Set, Landscape 2017-04-08 · 30 min

An historic plan is used to revive a back yard; and an inactive door handle is replaced with a passage set. Also: the evolution of plumbing.

S15 · E19Water Heater, Storm Door 2017-04-15 · 30 min

A house is made more energy efficient; and a hybrid water heater is replaced. Also: voice-recognition technology.

S15 · E20Build It, Cable Lighting 2017-04-22 · 30 min

A home message center is built; and cable-powered fixtures are installed. Also: the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.

S15 · E21Water Filter, Fire Pit, Wood 2017-04-29 · 30 min

A whole house water filter is installed; and a patio and granite fire pit are built. Also: the differences between soft and hard wood.

S15 · E22Alaska Generator, Wood Floor 2017-05-06 · 30 min

Hooking up a portable generator capable of powering an entire house; and repairing a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Also: an inside look at dishwasher cycles.

S15 · E23Clogged Pipe, Convection Heat 2017-05-13 · 30 min

A clogged drain is fixed; and an electric convection heater is installed in a chilly bathroom. Also: a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.

S15 · E24Build It, Future House, Surge 2017-05-20 · 30 min

A planter box is built with western red cedar. Also: a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors; and the need for surge protection.

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