Season 14

2015 · 26 episodes

Episodes

1Classroom Garden, House FanThe Season 14 premiere features a whole house fan installation; and an explanation of new water heater regulations. Also: working with students to liven up a school's garden.
2Garage Power, Chainsaw SafetyChainsaw safety is discussed; a garage's electrical connection is improved; and squeaky floors are silenced in a baby's room.
3Driveway Patch, Shaker TableA driveway pothole is repaired; and an old railroad lantern is given new life. Also: building a Shaker-styled nightstand.
4Renewable EnergyEnergy efficiency is explored during a visit to Germany. Also: installing a residential wind turbine in Texas.
5Home Composting, Steam BoilerHow to create soil from organic garbage. Also: why a steam boiler is losing water.
6Sink Mistake, Security LightRichard travels to Atlanta to replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming sink. Scott installs a motion sensor security light in a driveway. And the guys ask "What is it?"
7Butterfly Garden, Dark ClosetRoger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.
8Home Brew Beer, Rain BarrelKevin heads to a brewery to learn how to make his own beer at home. Bridget Lancaster from America's Test Kitchen stops by with a lesson on ales versus lagers. Tom is in Baltimore to help install a do-it-yourself rain barrel. And Richard has advice on what not to put in your disposers.
9Childproofing; Falling SinkKevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.
10Winter Weather SpecialScott Caron offers an electrical solution to ice dams. Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore. Roger shares a few tips on snowblower maintenance. And Richard goes over furnace upkeep.
11Coffee Table; Grass PaverRoger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on! In "Build It," Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table. Richard explains how to keep pipes from freezing in the winter months. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"
12Post Light, Pedestal SinkScott heads to South Dakota to install a post light. Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art. And it's a wand with three probes. "What is it?"
13Kitchen Makeover; Attic StairInstalling a new attic staircase; updating a kitchen; blowtorches
14Smart Lock; Outdoor TVKevin uses a smartphone app to help a homeowner turn his front door deadbolt into an electronic entrance. Scott installs a television outdoors for a little open-air entertainment. And it's a white sphere with blue holes, but "What is it?
15Philly Sconce; Trim ClosetTom trims a coat closet to include a shelf and hanger pole and then installs a pre-hung door. Richard explains why a toilet may be leaking. And Scott gives an old Philadelphia church a new look with an outdoor wall sconce.
16Maple Syrup; Chicken Coop; USBTom and Kevin head to Connecticut to construct a back yard chicken coop in "Build It." Jenn Nawada visits a Vermont maple syrup farm to learn how it's made. Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen stops by to break down the best and worst maple syrup. And Scott explains how to choose the right USB outlet.
17Chimney, Exhaust Fan, ShingleA chimney overhaul; the installation of an exhaust fan in a kitchen; and a tutorial on roof shingles.
18Overflow, Antique FixtureScott heads to St. Paul to wire a light fixture to match the aesthetic of an antique home. Richard makes an old tub safe by installing an overflow. Tom explains what every homeowner should have for insulation when it comes to R-value. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
19Wildlife Garden, Floor PatchConverting a front yard into a wildlife oasis; restoring a wood floor; unclogging a sink.
20Potato Farm, Track LightingGrowing potatoes in Idaho; Jim Cantore talks about weather stations; installing track lighting.
21Washer-Dryer, ChandelierA washer and dryer are installed; and a chandelier is added to a dining room. Also: using a power driver.
22Short Door, Grow HerbsRepairing an antique door; and growing edible herbs indoors. Also: disappearing toilet water.
23Deck Lighting, FireplacesA deck is given festive lighting; and fireplace options are discussed. Also: the best tools for first-time gardeners.
24Nick Offerman, Pipe ShelfNick Offerman visits. Also: creating a steel pipe shelf; and building a pond-less waterfall.
25Murphy Door, House HydrantA bookshelf is turned into a secret door; and an outdoor house hydrant is installed. Also: the two tools used for most electrical work.
26Doorbell, Home Gym, PipesA home gym is built for a wounded Navy SEAL; and a faulty doorbell is repaired. Also: the important roles that 22 and 45 play under the sink.