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Season 13

Season 13 • 2014

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Episodes

1. Pass Through, New Gate

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?"

2014-10-0230 min

2. Citrus Greening, Tile

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.

2014-10-0930 min

3. Beneficial Insects; Resizing a Front Door; Outdoor Garden Faucet

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.

2014-10-1630 min

4. Practical Drought Solutions; Replacing an Old-Fashioned Toilet

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.

2014-10-2330 min

5. Structural Problems; Running Wiring for a New Ceiling Fixture

Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.

2014-10-3030 min

6. Natural Gas Line Installation; Hanging a Heavy Mirror

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.

2014-11-0630 min

7. Setting Up a Beehive; Adding Lighting to a Dark Kitchen

Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.

2014-11-1330 min

8. Harvesting Honey; Adding Outlets

Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.

2014-11-2030 min

9. Hydroponic Garden; Hot- and Cold-Water Outdoor Faucet

A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.

2015-01-0130 min

10. Basement Lighting; Crabapple Tree

Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.

2015-01-0830 min

11. Broken Window; Toilet Rotation

A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.

2015-01-1530 min

12. Fire-Pit Table Top Build; Bathroom Sink Upgrade

A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.

2015-01-2230 min

13. Interior Window Trim; Above Ground Pool Wiring

Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.

2015-01-2930 min

14. Edible Landscape; Snaking Drains; Damaged Siding

Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.

2015-02-0530 min

15. Ductless Heating; Repairing Plaster Ceiling; Hearing Protection

Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.

2015-02-1230 min

16. Backsplash; New Kitchen Faucet

Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.

2015-02-1930 min

17. Broken Sash Cords; Plant Bulbs

How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.

2015-03-2630 min

18. Entry Shelf Build; Rough Electric Install

Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.

2015-04-0230 min

19. Ceiling Fan Replacement; Bonsai Tree

Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.

2015-04-0930 min

20. Lightning Protection; Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Install

Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.

2015-04-1630 min

21. Installing Landscape Lighting; Replacing Water Main Shutoff Valve

Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.

2015-04-2330 min

22. Mailbox Replacement; Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy

Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.

2015-04-3030 min

23. Noisy Baseboard Heating Fix; Recessed Kitchen Lighting

Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.

2015-05-0730 min

24. Maine Tropical Houseplants; USA Flag Build

Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.

2015-05-1430 min

25. Electrical Vehicle Charger Install; Kitchen Sink Install

Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.

2015-05-2130 min

26. Smart Thermostat Install; Barn Solar Install

Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.

2015-05-2830 min