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S03E18 Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden

2005-01-31

In the barn loft, Richard demystifies the issues surrounding clogged bathtub drains. Next, Tom lends a hand to Terry Lavelle, a homeowner from Marblehead, Massachusetts, as they swap out his double-hung window weights for spring-loaded sash balancers. After that, Tom teaches Kevin how to insulate the vacant window weight pockets to keep out the chilly winter drafts. The group, which includes Tom, Richard, Kevin, and Roger, then engages in a fun segment called "What Is It?" To wrap up, Roger assists a considerate tenant, Brett Campbell from Arlington, Massachusetts, in creating a low-maintenance garden for his elderly landlady.

Season 3 Episodes

1
Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire
2004-10-04
2
Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks
2004-10-11
3
Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck
2004-10-18
4
Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet
2004-10-25
5
Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post
2004-11-01
6
Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod
2004-11-08
7
Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!
2004-11-15
8
Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator
2004-11-22
9
Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair
2004-11-29
10
Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile
2004-12-06
11
Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall
2004-12-13
12
Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps
2004-12-20
13
Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink
2004-12-27
14
Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak
2005-01-03
15
Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors
2005-01-10
16
Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper
2005-01-17
17
Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker
2005-01-24
18
Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden
2005-01-31
19
Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap
2005-02-07
20
Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors
2005-02-14
21
220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet
2005-02-21
22
Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold
2005-02-28
23
Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink
2005-03-07
24
Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting
2005-03-14
25
Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover
2005-03-21
26
Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections
2005-03-28