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Episode 1

30 Mins

Transforming Stock Shelving; New Washing Machine Valve

Synopsis

Transforming stock shelving into a custom built-in; installing a new washing machine valve.

Episode 2

30 Mins

Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes in a Garage

Synopsis

Installing a bluestone patio; hanging bikes in a small garage.

Episode 3

30 Mins

Custom Fireplace Mantle; Repairing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet

Synopsis

Building a custom fireplace mantle; garden edging; repairing a leaking kitchen faucet.

Episode 4

30 Mins

Laying Sod in the Backyard; Installing a Wireless Thermostat

Synopsis

Laying sod in the backyard; finding measurements without doing math; wireless thermostat controls the heating system.

Episode 5

30 Mins

Planting Palm Trees; Replacing an Old Heating System

Synopsis

Planting several varieties of palm trees in a front yard; light bulbs; Replacing an old heating system and hot water heater with a more efficient single appliance.

Episode 6

30 Mins

Special New York Episode

Synopsis

The crew visits New York City, where plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey tours a scale model of the city. Host Kevin O'Connor and a local electrician add task lighting to a Brooklyn kitchen. The guys play "What Is It" in Times Square with Jimmy Fallon. Landscape contractor Roger visits the Highline. General contractor Tom installs cable deck railing in Greenwich Village.

Episode 7

30 Mins

New Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Insulated Sidelights on a Front Door

Synopsis

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado Spings to install a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. General contractor Tom Silva installs insulated sidelights on a front door.

Episode 8

30 Mins

Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve

Synopsis

Landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.

Episode 9

30 Mins

Interior Window Trim; Heating a Swimming Pool

Synopsis

General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim. Richard heats a swimming pool using an air conditioner.

Episode 10

30 Mins

Properly Mulching Garden Beds; Installing a Natural Gas Line

Synopsis

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly mulch his garden beds. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.

Episode 11

30 Mins

Using Hand Planes; Repairing a Cracked Stone Walkway

Synopsis

In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes. Then, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.

Episode 12

30 Mins

Ceiling Fan; Installing a Water Softener

Synopsis

Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.

Episode 13

30 Mins

Transplanting a Rose Bush; Replacing Old Outdoor Lighting

Synopsis

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner temporarily transplant a mature rose bush while exterior work takes place. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin some rookie plumbing mistakes. And Tom and Kevin replace old outdoor lighting with new fixtures.

Episode 14

30 Mins

Restoring Terrazzo Floors; Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist

Synopsis

Host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida to restore Terrazzo floors. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist.

Episode 15

30 Mins

Toilet Installation; Patching a Lawn with Grass Seed

Synopsis

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed.

Episode 16

30 Mins

Hanging a Flat Panel TV; Controlling Insects Without Pesticides

Synopsis

Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat-panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows Kevin examples of many different types of electrical outlets. Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides.

Episode 17

30 Mins

Maintaining Kitchen Appliances; Installing a Rain Gutter

Synopsis

Host Kevin O'Connor meets appliance repairman Richie Isaacson to learn how to maintain kitchen appliances. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout, and rain barrel.

Episode 18

30 Mins

Storage Bench; Soldering Pipes; Overgrown Perennial Garden

Synopsis

In the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to solder copper pipes properly. Afterward, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown perennial garden.

Episode 19

30 Mins

Orchids as Houseplants; Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet

Synopsis

Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.

Episode 20

30 Mins

Insulating Ductwork; Maintaining Clothes Washers and Dryers

Synopsis

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate ductwork. Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates proper pruning technique. Roger, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Kevin learns how to maintain washers and dryers.

Episode 21

30 Mins

Ductless Heat Pump; LED Lighting

Synopsis

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. Richard, Kevin, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates new technologies and applications for LED lighting. Roger learns how to select houseplants for different situations.

Episode 22

30 Mins

Solving a Melted Mystery; Whole-House Energy Audit

Synopsis

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding.

Episode 23

30 Mins

Using Ladders Safely; Replacing a Shower Valve

Synopsis

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Then plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle antiscald valve.

Episode 24

30 Mins

Surge Protectors, Cutting Stone

Synopsis

Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape stones for hardscaping projects.

Episode 25

30 Mins

Custom Concrete Countertops; Cordless Landscape Tools

Synopsis

How to make and install custom concrete countertops. Can you install watertight connections without soldering? Cordless landscape tools.

Episode 26

30 Mins

Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing a Smart Thermostat

Synopsis

The final episode of the 2012/13 season investigates how subway trains are serviced. The crew shows how to paint kitchen cabinets; estimate landscape material by the cubic yard; and how to install a smart thermostat.