Season 17

01 Plunge Pool, Heat Pump Episode 14th October 2018 Jenn installs a plunge pool for a homeowner with a small backyard; Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic; Richard travels to Celebration, Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater. 02 Window Repair, Space House Tour Episode 211th October 2018 Mark explains how to make concrete; Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window; in Future House, Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about the technology they use on the International Space Station to keep the astronauts alive. 03 Stone Walkway, Rustic Headboard Episode 318th October 2018 Mark installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone; Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter’s tape; Tom and Kevin build a headboard using rustic barnboard. 04 Garage Heat, DIY Security System Episode 425th October 2018 Richard travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater; Tom teaches the basics of sanding; Ross installs a DIY security system; Mark investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast. 05 Crown Molding, Strip Wallpaper Episode 51st November 2018 Tom installs crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors; Richard discusses toilet seats; Mauro teaches apprentice Mary how to strip wallpaper without using any chemicals. 06 Storage Bench, Old Shower Valve Episode 68th November 2018 In Build It, Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and then Mauro paints it; Richard travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house. 07 Swap Door Swing, Tropical Yard Episode 715th November 2018 The team discusses tools that make good gifts; Jenn returns to her home state of Florida to help a homeowner design a tropical landscape for his backyard; former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door. 08 Fireplace Makeover, Drip Edges Episode 85th January 2019 Repairing and updating a fireplace surround; drip edges. 09 Swing Set, Robotic Construction Episode 912th January 2019 Building a swing set; building saw horses with materials left over from the job site; automated home construction. 10 Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta Episode 1019th January 2019 Replacing a concrete walkway with brick pavers; installing gas piping in a home; building a farmhouse table; guest Jimmy DiResta 11 Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent Episode 1126th January 2019 Protecting homes from earthquakes; staining concrete; why and how to change lo locks in a new home; rerouting a lengthy dryer vent. 12 Soft Close Cabinets; Secret Garden Episode 122nd February 2019 Soft close kitchen cabinets; how gas regulators work; cleaning up an overgrown garden and redesigning it as a secret garden. 13 Closet Door; Bathroom Paint Episode 139th February 2019 Replacing a bifold closet door; alternatives to flower bouquets; painting a bathroom using a mold resistant paint. 14 Vertical Garden; Toilet Factory Episode 1416th February 2019 Installing a vertical garden; uses for different drill bits; advances in toilet engineering that help save water. 15 Stucco Repair; Gas Dryer Episode 1523rd February 2019 Repairing a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; air compressors; installing a gas dryer. 16 Paint Metal Railing; Wine Rack Episode 1630th March 2019 Repainting a rusty metal railing; innovations that make cleaning a clogged sink easier; building a wire rack out of a reclaimed beam. 17 Prairie Grasses; Wildfires; Solar Flower Episode 176th April 2019 Caring for prairie grasses; making a home more resistant to wildfires; a robotic solar array mimics a sunflower. 18 Smart Irrigation; Jimmy DiResta Episode 1813th April 2019 Upgrading an irrigation system; home inspection nightmares; kitchen renovations; building an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with Jimmy DiResta. 19 Water Filter; Bathroom Caulking Episode 1920th April 2019 Updating a water filter on a retro faucet; the uses for different types of masonry jointers; when and how to use a Japanese pull saw; re-caulking a bathtub. 20 Foundation Repointing; Textured Ceiling Episode 2027th April 2019 Re-pointing a fieldstone foundation; water management on the outside of a house; the disposal of oily rags; smoothing over a textured ceiling. 21 Stair Treads; Gas Stove Pipe Episode 214th May 2019 Replacing split-level stair treads; pruners; shortening a gas pipe for a new stove. 22 Fireplace Restoration; Porch Swing Episode 2211th May 2019 Killing weeds without hurting the lawn; restoring a historic fireplace built with custom bricks; thermostats; hanging a swing. 23 Scorched Floor; Hardy Plantings Episode 2318th May 2019 Testing a smart stud finder; repairing a wood floor that had been burned; using a table saw safely; replacing and improving foundation plantings that had been crushed by snow. 24 Humidity Mystery, Brick Patch Episode 2425th May 2019 Tom discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project; Richard travels to Orlando to diagnose and repair an HVAC system that is creating way too much humidity; Mauro demonstrates the technique for using a paint sprayer; Mark travels to Denver to patch a hole in a brick wall. 25 Deck Staining; Water Monitoring Episode 2522nd June 2019 Sharpening a knife; re-staining a deck; building a fire; automatic water shutoff valves. 26 Historic Paintings; Wood Utensils Episode 2629th June 2019 Adding curb appeal to a house using Victorian flowers; matching paint colors; home inspection issues; hand carving wooden serving utensils.