Installing a Battery Back-up Sump Pump; Fixing a Rusty Metal Railing
Episode # 1012

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Philadelphia to install a battery back-up sump pump. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom fixes a rusty metal railing on a set of front steps. And Kevin shares a tip about how to store a wheelbarrow.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation in an Attic
Episode # 1013

General contractor Tom Silva explains to a homeowner how ice dams form and how to prevent them. He then works with an insulation contractor to apply closed-cell spray foam insulation in an attic. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shares a tip about connecting gutter downspouts. And Roger heads to Philadelphia to plant two trees on a busy city street.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, February 19, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT

Installing A Front Porch Light; Splitting Firewood

Episode # 1011

Host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician in Atlanta to install a front porch light. Then Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger shares with Kevin a tip for efficiently splitting firewood. And Richard helps a homeowner who has hot water coming from his cold water faucet.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, February 05, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Reusing Water from a Washing Machine; Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines

Episode # 1017

Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook examine ways to save water when irrigating. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. Back in the loft, Richard shows Kevin some toilets that are also designed for hand washing. Then, Roger visits an engine repair shop to learn how to maintain small gasoline engines.


Monday, January 30, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2

Finishing a Backyard Pizza Oven; Working with Threaded Pipe Connections

Episode # 1010

General contractor Tom Silva travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin how to apply teflon tape, pipe dope and wicking to threaded pipe connections.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, January 29, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Staining A Cedar Fence; Installing Window Boxes

Episode # 1016

Host Kevin O'Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to stain a cedar fence. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install window boxes; landscape contractor Roger Cook helps plant them.


Monday, January 23, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Building a Porch Railing; Selecting Stone for Building Walls

Episode # 1009

General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger and Kevin visit a stoneyard to learn about stone used to build walls.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, January 22, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Upgrading Electrical Service; Attracting Butterflies to Gardens

Episode # 1015

Electrician Scott Caron works with a homeowner to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200 amps. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a garden designed to attract butterflies.


Monday, January 16, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Fixing a Kitchen Sink Drain; Quieting Squeaky Hardwood Floors

Episode # 1008

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner quiet his squeaky hardwood floors.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, January 15, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Installing a Solid Oak Front Door; Driving Rebar Into the Ground

Episode # 1014

General contractor Tom Silva heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner install a solid oak front door. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger shares several tips for driving rebar into the ground.


Monday, January 09, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2

Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold

Episode # 1007

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic.
Rebroadcast

Sunday, January 08, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT

Preventing Ice Dams; Applying Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation in an Attic

Episode # 1013

General contractor Tom Silva explains to a homeowner how ice dams form and how to prevent them. He then works with an insulation contractor to apply closed-cell spray foam insulation in an attic. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shares a tip about connecting gutter downspouts. And Roger heads to Philadelphia to plant two trees on a busy city street.


Monday, January 02, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2