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Richard breaks down the differences between water filters; Roger removes a tree that's leaning dangerously toward a house; Tom demonstrates different ways to locate studs in a wall; Scott installs a smart garage door opener.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Mauro teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal door; Mark explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs; Tom teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.

Tom installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work; Ross and Richard update Kevin on a Future House technology; Jenn heads to Phoenix to re-create the desert in a homeowner's front yard.

Mauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up a refrigerator with an icemaker.

Tom fixes a window that was not hung properly and is now letting air in; Mark demonstrates how to clean brick with acid; Ross finds a solar panel that can generate drinking water from thin air.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Roger installs a downspout alternative; painter Mauro Henrique explains the differences between various types of paintbrushes; Richard installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it 7 years ago; Tom shows closet storage options.

Roger tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well; Richard goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades; Tom travels to a futuristic workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Mark teaches apprentice Krysten how to reface a granite fireplace; Jenn gives some tips on starting an organic garden; Richard helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet when she realizes her shutoff valve is broken.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool and discusses some of the unique challenges faced by women learning DIY skills; Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden; the team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate to set appropriate expectations for home improvement projects.

Tom uses multiple techniques to make a drafty door weathertight; Mauro demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush; Roger and Jenn test out a variety of battery operated lawn tools.

In Austin, Ross visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy housing; Richard demonstrates the uses of less common wrenches; Tom and Kevin build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it.

Jenn installs a vertical garden to maximize space for a homeowner; Tom explains the uses for different drill bits; Richard travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that will help save water.

Richard diagnoses and repairs a water system with air in it; in Open House, Tom analyzes a staircase that is not to code; Mauro makes his first house call to teach a homeowner the basics of painting a room.

In this special episode of AskTOH, the guys head to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to profile nonprofits working to tear down, clean out, and rebuild homes that were destroyed during the storm.

Mark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement; in Open House, Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat; Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.

Richard demonstrates a solution for replacing a water main shutoff; Jenn travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough; Mark waterproofs brick; Kevin heads back to Jimmy DiResta's shop to build a sign.

Mark travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; Tom explains how air compressors work; Richard helps an expecting couple select and install a gas dryer.

Mauro helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing; Richard discusses some innovations that can make clearing a clogged sink easier; Tom and Kevin build a wine rack out of a reclaimed beam.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Roger and Jenn share tips for killing weeds without hurting the lawn; Mark restores a historic fireplace that is built with custom bricks; Richard and Ross discuss improvements to thermostats; Tom adds structure to a porch to safely hang a swing.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Ross tests a smart stud finder; Nathan travels to Oregon to repair a wood floor that was burned from a hot iron; Tom shares the best techniques to use a table saw safely; Jenn replaces and improves foundation plantings that were crushed by snow.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom travels to Utah to help a homeowner replace his traditional stair railing with more modern cable railing; Richard explains why standard PVC should not be used to vent gas appliances and what should be used instead; Nathan upgrades a standard, flat panel hollow core door to look more modern; Mauro helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Tom installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work; Ross and Richard update Kevin on a Future House technology; Jenn heads to Phoenix to re-create the desert in a homeowner's front yard.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Richard travels to Orlando to diagnose and repair an HVAC system that's creating way too much humidity; Mark demonstrates the best way to build a fire to prevent smoke from filling up the room; Mauro teaches a homeowner how to re-stain a deck.

In Nashville, Richard repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve; Roger explains safety features built into all chainsaws; Kevin makes a bucket stool with Ben Uyeda, a maker best known for his design-based online videos.

In this special episode of AskTOH, the guys head to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to profile nonprofits working to tear down, clean out, and rebuild homes that were destroyed during the storm.

Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife; Mauro teaches a homeowner how to re-stain her deck; Mark demonstrates the best way to build a fire to prevent smoke from filling up the room; Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves.

Jenn helps a homeowner add curb appeal to his house using Victorian plants to match its design; the team shares more home inspection nightmares; Mauro demonstrates how to accurately match paint color; Tom and Kevin hand carve wooden serving utensils.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Mauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up a refrigerator with an icemaker.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Mark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement; in Open House, Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat; Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.

Richard demonstrates a solution for replacing a water main shutoff; Jenn travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough; Mark waterproofs brick; Kevin heads back to Jimmy DiResta's shop to build a sign.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Richard travels to the Grand Canyon. Then, he helps a homeowner with hard water by installing a new type of water softener; in Future House, Ross demonstrates a home organization app; in Build It, Tom builds a shadow box using wood from an old door.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Mark explains the history and function of beehive ovens and then restores one; Richard explains failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them; maker Jimmy DiResta invites Tom to his shop for a welding lesson and to build a metal coat rack.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Mauro teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal door; Mark explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs; Tom teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Tom teaches a young fan how to build a tool box; Scott installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Charlotte; Richard diagnoses a leaking temperature and pressure relief valve and installs an expansion tank to fix it.

A homeowner has never tiled before, so Tom teaches her how using a simple technique; Richard demonstrates a wireless leak detector that prevents floods; Jenn installs a water feature that collects and reuses rainwater.

Roger helps a homeowner reseed a dead section of lawn and blend it in with the rest of the yard; Richard shows the basics of changing a toilet; in Future House, Ross sees an off-grid home in South Carolina that's testing commercial HVAC equipment.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Mark teaches apprentice Krysten how to reface a granite fireplace; Jenn gives some tips on starting an organic garden; Richard helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet when she realizes her shutoff valve is broken.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Richard discusses the possible causes and solutions for a frozen air conditioner; Tom fixes an end cap on a stair railing that keeps coming loose; Ross travels to Napa to tour a house that's testing a variety of interconnected smart home devices.

In Nashville, Richard repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve; Roger explains safety features built into all chainsaws; Kevin makes a bucket stool with Ben Uyeda, a maker best known for his design-based online videos.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Richard replaces a small radiator with one that's the correct size; Roger demonstrates the importance of sunscreen on the jobsite; in Milwaukee, mason Mark McCullough makes his first house call to teach a homeowner how to repoint brick.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Kevin builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Nathan demonstrates a sanding kit with different profiles; Heath clarifies and installs the temperature rating system for ceiling lights; Mark explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels; Tom and Kevin build a tool storage shelf.

Richard breaks down the differences between water filters; Roger removes a tree that's leaning dangerously toward a house; Tom demonstrates different ways to locate studs in a wall; Scott installs a smart garage door opener.