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S04E13 New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
General contractor Tom Silva travels to New York's Lower East Side to assist two apartment residents with the installation of a new vinyl floor. Later, Tom teams up with plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and host Kevin O’Connor to explore the question, "What is it?" In the loft, Richard demonstrates some effective methods for preventing plumbing pipes from freezing during winter and explains the best techniques for thawing them if they do freeze.
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Mortared Stone Walkway Repair; Patching an Oak Floor
Creaky Stairs; Static Cling Solution; Electric Shut-Off Valve
Under-Sink Water Filter; Planting a Drought Resistant Tree
Flat Tire; Aluminum Rain Gutter; Thermal Expansion Tank
Rose Bushes; Wobbly Toilet; Water Leak; Hydraulic Cement
Raised Garden Bed with Timbers; Clearing a Bathtub Drain
Moss, Algae and Lichen; Leaky Water Valve; Planting Shade
Circular Saw 101; Outdoor PEX Faucet; Cabling an Oak Tree
Garage Roof Re-Shingling with Asphalt; Fiberglass Shingles
Pruning an Overgrown Privet Hedge; New Laundry Sink
Snowthrowers; What Is It? Installing A New Exterior Door
Washing Windows; What Is It? Flushing an Electric Water Heater
New Vinyl Floor; What Is It? Preventing Frozen Pipes
Radon Mitigation System; Pruning an Apple Tree
In-Ground Sprinkler System; Pouring a Concrete Footing
Choosing Hammers; Pressure-Assisted Toilet; Plastered Wall
Residential Well Repair; Repairing a Hole in Vinyl Siding
Transplanting a White Spruce; Extending a Staircase Handrail
Custom Radiator Cover; Installing a Steam Humidifier
Granite Driveway Marker; Hot Water Radiator System
Water Heater; Planting Trees to Save Energy; Cellulose Insulation
Cast-Iron Radiator and Bathtub; Grading; Wobbly Newel Post
Replacing an Interior Door; Leaky Kitchen Faucet
Replacing a Dishwasher; Sharpening a Chisel; Lawn Spreaders
Cutting Ceramic and Stone Tile; Installing a Sump Pump
Mini-Split Air Conditioning System; De-Thatching a Lawn