Episode Overview
Kevin O'Connor and energy efficiency specialist Bruce Torrey perform an energy audit on a home, utilizing an infrared camera to identify spots where weather-stripping and insulation could be enhanced. Next, Kevin teams up with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva to tackle the question, "What is it?" Following this, Richard shows how to take off an old toilet seat that has corroded bolts, providing a practical demonstration for viewers.
Show Information
Season 5 Episodes 26
1.
Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen
2.
Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors
3.
Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel
4.
Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan
5.
Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer
6.
Building a Small Deck
7.
Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
8.
Countertops; Chain Link Fence
9.
Childproofing; Sump Pump
10.
Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair
11.
Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees
12.
Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
13.
Mulching; Sash Weights
14.
Willow Pruning; Water Heater
15.
Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets
16.
Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up
17.
Carpet; Table Saw Safety
18.
Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler
19.
Painting Radiators; Standby Generator
20.
Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
21.
Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
22.
Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses
23.
Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass
24.
Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing
25.
Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread
26.
Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat
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