Season 23

1. Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

2024-09-26 · 25m

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

2. Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

2024-10-03 · 25m

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

3. Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

2024-10-10 · 25m

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

4. Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

2024-10-17 · 24m

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

5. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

2024-10-24 · 24m

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

6. Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

2024-10-31 · 24m

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

7. Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

2024-11-07 · 24m

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

8. Humidifier System, End Table

2024-11-14 · 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.

9. Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

2025-01-02 · 25m

10. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

2025-01-09 · 25m

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

11. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

2025-01-16 · 25m

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

12. Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

2025-01-23 · 25m

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

13. Beehives 101, Step Stool

2025-01-30 · 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.

14. Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

2025-02-06 · 25m

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

15. 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

2025-02-13 · 25m

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

16. Stair Treads, Sconce Install

2025-02-20 · 25m

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

17. Outdoor Shower

2025-03-27 · 25m

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

18. Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

2025-04-03 · 25m

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

19. Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

2025-04-10 · 25m

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

20. Electric Bill Investigation

2025-04-17 · 25m

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

21. Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

2025-04-24 · 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.

22. Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

2025-05-01

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.

23. AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

2025-05-08

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

24. Overseeding, Foundation Repair

2025-05-15

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

25. Thank You, Roger Cook

2025-05-22

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

26. Mudroom Cubbies

2025-05-29

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