Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

S23 E01 • Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 • Sep 26 • 25m

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

S23 E02 • Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 • Oct 3 • 25m

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

S23 E03 • Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 • Oct 10 • 25m

Tropical trees for the backyard; a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; home smart light products.

Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

S23 E04 • Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 • Oct 17 • 24m

Restoring a bulkhead; combination squares; repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs.

Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

S23 E05 • Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 • Oct 24 • 24m

Installing a bathroom recessed cabinet; replacing a chimney that has been causing water damage to an indoor charcoal grill.

Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

S23 E06 • Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 • Oct 31 • 24m

Solving gutter water runoff; lead carpenter Lasana Harper talks about his journey into carpentry; replacing a ceiling fan.

Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

S23 E07 • Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 • Nov 7 • 24m

Creating a focal point wall; common sprinkler heads; installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem.

Humidifier System, End Table

S23 E08 • Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 • Nov 14 • 24m

Installing a whole house humidifier system; how to quickly paint shutters in bulk; creating a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.

Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

S23 E09 • Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 • Jan 2 • 25m

Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

S23 E10 • Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 • Jan 9 • 25m

Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.

Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

S23 E11 • Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 • Jan 16 • 25m

Installing a shed base, framing an interior non-load bearing wall, installing bifold double doors.

Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

S23 E12 • Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 • Jan 23 • 25m

Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.

Beehives 101, Step Stool

S23 E13 • Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 • Jan 30 • 25m

A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.

Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

S23 E14 • Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 • Feb 6 • 25m

Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.

3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

S23 E15 • Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 • Feb 13 • 25m

A company that builds homes using 3D printing; landscaper Aaron Smith; using a lathe to turn a square bowl with legs.

Stair Treads, Sconce Install

S23 E16 • Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 • Feb 20 • 25m

Painting stair treads and handrail; highlighting new tools; installing new wall sconces above a fireplace.

Outdoor Shower

S23 E17 • Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 • Mar 27 • 25m

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

S23 E18 • Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 • Apr 3 • 25m

Diagnosing and treating a diseased pine tree; performing maintenance inspections.

Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

S23 E19 • Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 • Apr 10 • 25m

Maintaining a mini split and properly cleaning the indoor and outdoor components; building a garden retaining wall.

Electric Bill Investigation

S23 E20 • Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 • Apr 17 • 25m

The basics of dethatching and aerating; installing a smart home energy monitoring system; the different types of routers.

Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

S23 E21 • Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 • Apr 24 • 25m

Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; comparing the strengths and differences between PEX and copper piping; repairing a door hinge by using wooden dowels, epoxy and longer screws.

Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

S23 E22 • Thursday, May 1, 2025 • May 1

A nonprofit that creates urban pollinator gardens around Detroit; soil preparation, planting techniques and maintenance; removing a brick driveway apron and replacing it with cobblestones.

AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

S23 E23 • Thursday, May 8, 2025 • May 8

Troubleshooting air conditioning airflow; spotlighting metal fabricator and business owner Shelby Barnhart; removing a shellac finish from wood.

Overseeding, Foundation Repair

S23 E24 • Thursday, May 15, 2025 • May 15

Common ductwork noises and solutions; overseeding a dead lawn; repairing cracked stucco over concrete foundation.

Thank You, Roger Cook

S23 E25 • Thursday, May 22, 2025 • May 22

Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.

Mudroom Cubbies

S23 E26 • Thursday, May 29, 2025 • May 29

Building mudroom cubbies; different types of mulch; painting the mudroom cubbies using a paint sprayer.