Season 13

2014 · 26 episodes

Episodes

1Pass Through, New GateThe 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?"
2Citrus Greening, TileCitrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
3Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden FaucetBeneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
4Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned ToiletPractical 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.
5Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling FixtureRepairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
6Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy MirrorInstalling 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.
7Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark KitchenSetting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
8Harvesting Honey; Adding OutletsHarvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
9Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor FaucetA hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
10Basement Lighting; Crabapple TreeConnecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
11Broken Window; Toilet RotationA broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
12Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink UpgradeA cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
13Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool WiringInterior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
14Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged SidingRemoving overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
15Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing ProtectionInstalling a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
16Backsplash; New Kitchen FaucetTransforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
17Broken Sash Cords; Plant BulbsHow to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
18Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric InstallBuilding a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
19Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai TreeReplacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
20Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter InstallLightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
21Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff ValveInstalling landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
22Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window AnatomyReplacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
23Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen LightingKitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
24Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag BuildPlanting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
25Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink InstallInstalling an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
26Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar InstallInstalling a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.