Season 2

2003 · 26 episodes

Episodes

1Deadbolt Installation; Hedge Trimming; Hot Water HeaterInstalling a deadbolt; trimming hedges; fixing a heating system.
2Newel Renewal; What Is It? Replacing a Water HeaterSecuring a shaky newel post at the top of a stairway; replacing a 50-year-old water heater.
3Slate Walkway; What Is It? Shower Stall LeakRestoring a slate walkway; repairing a leak in a fiberglass shower stall.
4Fixing a Hole; What Is It? 14-Inch Rough-in ToiletRepairing holes in drywall; replacing a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet.
5Drywell Installation; What Is It? Getting a GripInstalling a backyard drywell; installing a bathtub safety grab bar.
6Window Trimming; Utility Boxes; What Is It? Kitchen FaucetInstalling interior window trim; hiding utility boxes in front of a house; fixing a broken spray hose on a kitchen faucet.
7Groundcover Planting; Opening Stuck WindowsReplacing ailing grass with ivy and pachysandra; opening double-hung windows that are painted shut.
8Prefinished Engineered Floor; Replacing a Sink StopperReplacing wall-to-wall carpeting with pre-finished hardwood flooring; pros and cons of floors; replacing a rusty bathroom sink stopper.
9Poison Ivy Removal; What Is It? Installing a Shingles CornerRemoving poison ivy from the yard without using herbicides; weaving cedar shingles on an outside corner of a house.
10Chimney Liner; What Is It? Toilet Tank CondensationChimney flue repairs; installing an anti-sweat valve to prevent condensation on a toilet tank.
11Stairway Handrail; What Is It? Transplanting a RhododendronInstalling a staircase handrail; transplanting a rhododendron.
12Drip Irrigation Repair; What Is It? Leaky Tile TubRepairing an irrigation system; fixing a bathtub leak.
13Squeaky Hardwood Floors; What Is It? Building Timber StairsSilencing squeaky hardwood floors; building a set of timber stairs.
14Walkway Installation; What Is It? Cutting Accurate MitersBrick-walk installation; cutting a miter in wood trim.
15Sliding Closet Doors; What Is It? Electric Heat; Paint ColorsFixing sliding closet doors; electric radiant floor heat; selecting exterior paint colors.
16Water Quality Testing; What Is It? Damaged FloorboardExamining water quality; installing a water softener and filter; replacing a rotten board in hardwood flooring.
17Snaking Speaker Wire; What Is It? Planting a TreeSnaking wire through exterior walls; planting a magnolia tree.
18Deterring Deer; PVC Pipe; What Is It? Sagging Shower DoorProtecting shrubs from deer; pipe connections; fixing a shower door that will not close properly.
19Cutting Glass; Climbing Vines; What Is It? Portable AirconCutting a pane of glass; planting climbing vines; installing a portable air conditioner.
20Programmable Thermostat; What Is It? Plaster and Lath WallProgrammable thermostat installation; repairing a cracked plaster and lath wall.
21Steam Radiator; What Is It? Preparing Raised Garden BedsAir vent replacement; repairing a steam radiator's shut-off valve; preparing garden beds for winter.
22Curved Molding; Buying Wire Foot; What Is It? Maple SyrupInstalling a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
23Radiant Heat; What Is It? Prep Aluminum Siding for PaintInstalling a curved basecap molding in a stairwell; purchasing electrical wire by the foot; collecting sap and making maple syrup.
24Track Light; Drywall Repair Clips; Noisy Baseboard HeatersInstalling track lighting in the kitchen; how to quiet noisy baseboard heaters.
25Copper Pipe Corrosion; What Is It? Stripping a Drafty DoorCorroded copper pipes; how to replace worn-out weather stripping around a kitchen door.
26Door Jamb and Storm Door; What Is It? Garden ToolsRepairing a damaged door jamb and installing a new storm door; choosing the right garden tools for spring cleanup.