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S08E19 Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Tom Silva, the general contractor, assists a homeowner in swapping out the damaged sash locks on his vinyl windows. Meanwhile, in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor receives advice from finishing specialist Bruce Johnson on how to stain furniture and apply protective finishes. Later, landscaping contractor Roger Cook lends a hand to a homeowner, showing her how to shield her plants from the harsh winter conditions.
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Campfire Pit; Installing Range Hood & Microwave Oven
Home Intercom System; Energy-Efficient Fireplace
Outdoor Living Space; Installing Fiber Cement Siding
Aluminum Gutters; Energy-Efficient Washer & Dryer
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Container Gardening; Installing Rooftop Antennas
Weather Stripping; Energy-Efficiency Tips & Analysis
Basic Picnic Table; Installing a Utility Sink
Organic Lawn Care; Re-Routing a Bathroom Fan
Stone Veneer Installation; Retrofitting HVAC Ducts
Laminate Kitchen Countertops; Installing Steel Edging
Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents
Broken Water Softener; Preventing Deer Damage in Gardens
Mantel and Hearth; Rejuvenating Baseboard Radiator
Bathroom Installations; Comparing Wall Insulation
Conserving Rainwater; Removing an Interior Wall
Ductless Air Conditioning; Eliminating Ceiling Leaks
Crown Molding; Replacing Rotting Fence Posts
Protective Furniture Finish; Winterizing Outdoor Gardens
Remodeling Kitchen Area; Improving Drainage in Planters
Energy-Efficient Water Heaters; Propane-Fueled Mosquito Traps
Reviving a Damaged Lawn; Unclogging Kitchen Sink Drains
Using String Trimmers; Stripping Dangerous Lead Paint
Attracting Different Bird Species; Dual-flush Toilet Valves
Repairing Newel Posts; Cutting Rigid Pipes
Replacing an Outdoor Faucet; Sharpening Lawn Mower Blades