Aired: 10/2/2014
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?"
Aired: 10/9/2014
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.
Aired: 10/16/2014
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.
Aired: 10/23/2014
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.
Aired: 10/30/2014
Repairing structural problems in a home and running wiring for a new ceiling fixture and switch in a living room.
Aired: 11/6/2014
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.
Aired: 11/13/2014
Setting up a beehive and adding lighting to a dark kitchen without running new wiring.
Aired: 11/20/2014
Harvesting honey and adding outlets to a home.
Aired: 1/1/2015
A hydroponic garden is built and a hot- and cold-water outdoor faucet is installed.
Aired: 1/8/2015
Connecting a basement lighting system to one switch; air conditioning maintenance; rejuvenating a crabapple tree.
Aired: 1/15/2015
A broken window is replaced with a safer option; and a toilet is rotated.
Aired: 1/22/2015
A cover for a fire pit is built; and a bathroom sink is upgraded.
Aired: 1/29/2015
Interior window trim is installed; an above-ground pool is wired. Also: first-time plumbing tips.
Aired: 2/5/2015
Removing overgrown shrubs and replacing them with edible landscape; snaking drains; replacing damaged pieces of vinyl siding.
Aired: 2/12/2015
Installing a whole house ductless heating and cooling system; hearing protection; repairing a plaster ceiling.
Aired: 2/19/2015
Transforming an old backsplash; installing a new kitchen faucet.
Aired: 3/26/2015
How to repair broken sash cords; and plant bulbs. Also: historian Doris Kearns Goodwin guests in the "What Is It?" segment.
Aired: 4/2/2015
Building a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood; wiring a basement room for outlets and lighting.
Aired: 4/9/2015
Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; bonsai nursery.
Aired: 4/16/2015
Lightning protection system; installing a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water.
Aired: 4/23/2015
Installing landscape lighting; replacing a water main shutoff.
Aired: 4/30/2015
Replacing a mailbox damaged by a snowplow; window anatomy; reusing an old door in a new opening.
Aired: 5/7/2015
Kitchen island dimensions; quieting a noisy baseboard heating system; adding light to a kitchen.
Aired: 5/14/2015
Planting an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica; changing the temperature on water heaters; building an American flag out of wood.
Aired: 5/21/2015
Installing an electric vehicle charger; installing a new kitchen sink.
Aired: 5/28/2015
Installing a thermostat that interfaces with a smartphone to save energy; installing a photovoltaic solar array on a barn.
