Season 23

1. Bath Accessibility; Wooden Gutter Repair

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters

2024-09-26 • 25 min

2. Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

2024-10-03 • 25 min

3. Florida Trees; Smart Lighting

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

2024-10-10 • 25 min

4. Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs

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

2024-10-17 • 24 min

5. Medicine Cabinet, Chimney Crown

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

2024-10-24 • 24 min

6. Gutter Runoff, Replace Ceiling Fan

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

2024-10-31 • 24 min

7. Wallpaper Installation, Sump Pump

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

2024-11-07 • 24 min

8. Humidifier System, End Table

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

2024-11-14 • 24 min

9. Uneven Paver Patio, EV Charger

2025-01-02 • 25 min

10. Trash Insert, Arborvitae Removal

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

2025-01-09 • 25 min

11. Shed Foundation, Bifold Doors

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

2025-01-16 • 25 min

12. Gas Fireplace, Wainscoting

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

2025-01-23 • 25 min

13. Beehives 101, Step Stool

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.

2025-01-30 • 25 min

14. Paint Wainscoting, Sandbox

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

2025-02-06 • 25 min

15. 3D Printed Homes, Square Bow

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

2025-02-13 • 25 min

16. Stair Treads, Sconce Install

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

2025-02-20 • 25 min

17. Outdoor Shower

Building an outdoor shower in Cape Cod; landscape touches.

2025-03-27 • 25 min

18. Tree Diagnosis, Home Checklist

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

2025-04-03 • 25 min

19. Retaining Wall, Mini Split Upkeep

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

2025-04-10 • 25 min

20. Electric Bill Investigation

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

2025-04-17 • 25 min

21. Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes

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.

2025-04-24 • 25 min

22. Urban Gardens, Apron Driveway

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.

2025-05-01 • ? min

23. AC Airflow Issue, Shellac Removal

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

2025-05-08 • ? min

24. Overseeding, Foundation Repair

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

2025-05-15 • ? min

25. Thank You, Roger Cook

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

2025-05-22 • ? min

26. Mudroom Cubbies

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

2025-05-29 • ? min