Season 13 (2014)
Episodes: 26
Star Cast: Richard Trethewey , Norm Abram , Roger Cook , Kevin O'Connor ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Pass Through, New Gate
Air Date: 2014-10-02
The Season 13 premiere discusses rust staining; the installation of a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; and the replacement of a poorly built fence gate. Also: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio joins the fun when the guys play "What is it?"
Ep.2 Citrus Greening, Tile
Air Date: 2014-10-09
Citrus greening, a disease that's killing citrus trees in Florida, is discussed. Also: replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.
Ep.3 Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet
Air Date: 2014-10-16
Beneficial insects are discussed. Also: resizing a front door that gets stuck on the carpet whenever it's opened; and repairing an outdoor garden faucet.
Ep.4 Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet
Air Date: 2014-10-23
Practical solutions for drought. Included: replacing a water-guzzling lawn with a desert-appropriate alternative; and replacing an old-fashioned toilet with a "water sense" solution. Also: meteorologist Jim Cantore shares cautionary tales from the front lines of the drought.
Ep.5 Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture
Air Date: 2014-10-30
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
Ep.6 Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Air Date: 2014-11-06
Installing a natural gas line for a new grill and hanging a heavy, decorative mirror on a masonry chimney. Also: what grows best in the shade.
Ep.7 Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen
Air Date: 2014-11-13
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
Ep.8 Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets
Air Date: 2014-11-20
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
Ep.9 Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet
Air Date: 2015-01-01
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
Ep.10 Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree
Air Date: 2015-01-08
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
Ep.11 Broken Window; Toilet Rotation
Air Date: 2015-01-15
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
Ep.12 Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade
Air Date: 2015-01-22
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
Ep.13 Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring
Air Date: 2015-01-29
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
Ep.14 Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding
Air Date: 2015-02-05
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
Ep.15 Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection
Air Date: 2015-02-12
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
Ep.16 Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet
Air Date: 2015-02-19
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
Ep.17 Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs
Air Date: 2015-03-26
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
Ep.18 Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install
Air Date: 2015-04-02
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
Ep.19 Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree
Air Date: 2015-04-09
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
Ep.20 Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install
Air Date: 2015-04-16
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
Ep.21 Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve
Air Date: 2015-04-23
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
Ep.22 Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Air Date: 2015-04-30
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
Ep.23 Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Air Date: 2015-05-07
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
Ep.24 Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build
Air Date: 2015-05-14
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
Ep.25 Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install
Air Date: 2015-05-21
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
Ep.26 Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install
Air Date: 2015-05-28
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.
