Season 13

Season 13

2014-10-02
26 Episodes

Episodes

Pass Through, New Gate

1. Pass Through, New Gate

2014-10-02

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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?"

Citrus Greening, Tile

2. Citrus Greening, Tile

2014-10-09

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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.

Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

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

2014-10-16

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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.

Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

4. Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

2014-10-23

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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.

Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

5. Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

2014-10-30

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

Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

6. Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

2014-11-06

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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.

Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

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

2014-11-13

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

Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

8. Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

2014-11-20

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Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.

Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

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

2015-01-01

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

Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

10. Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

2015-01-08

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

Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

11. Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

2015-01-15

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

Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

12. Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

2015-01-22

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

Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

13. Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

2015-01-29

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

Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

14. Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

2015-02-05

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

Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

15. Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

2015-02-12

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

Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

16. Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

2015-02-19

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Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.

Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

17. Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

2015-03-26

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

Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

18. Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

2015-04-02

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

Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

19. Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

2015-04-09

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Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.

Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

20. Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

2015-04-16

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

Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

21. Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

2015-04-23

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Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.

Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

22. Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

2015-04-30

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

Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

23. Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

2015-05-07

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

Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

24. Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

2015-05-14

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

Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

25. Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

2015-05-21

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

Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

26. Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

2015-05-28

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