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Fireplace Mantel; Kitchen Faucet - S11 E3

Premiered On: 10/20/2012

A fireplace mantel is built, a leaking kitchen faucet is fixed, and garden edging tips are shared.

• Wednesday October 4, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday October 4, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Sod; Wireless Thermostat - S11 E4

Premiered On: 10/27/2012

Laing sod, finding measurements without doing math, and installing a wireless thermostat to control a heating system are highlighted.

• Thursday October 5, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Thursday October 5, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Palm Trees; Old Heating System - S11 E5

Premiered On: 11/03/2012

Planting palm trees, information on new light bulbs, replacing an old heating system and hot water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance.

• Friday October 6, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Friday October 6, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

String Lights, Kitchen Painting - S22 E2

Installing remote-controlled patio string lights; colour matching and repainting a retro aqua kitchen cabinet; specialized levels for different types of projects.

• Thursday October 5, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday October 5, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2
• Friday October 6, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday October 6, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday October 7, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday October 7, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday October 8, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday October 8, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday October 10, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday October 10, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2

Task Light; Cable Rails - S11 E6

Premiered On: 11/10/2012

A scale model of New York City is toured, adding task lighting to a dark kitchen in Brooklyn, a visit to a new park built atop an old train line, and adding a cable railing system to a deck.

• Monday October 9, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Monday October 9, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Kitchen Sink and Faucet; Sidelights - S11 E7

Premiered On: 11/17/2012

Installing a brand new kitchen sink and faucet and insulated sidelights on a front door.

• Tuesday October 10, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday October 10, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Privacy Fence; Clogged Shower Valve - S11 E8

Premiered On: 05/25/2013

Installing a vinyl privacy fence and replacing a clogged shower valve.

• Wednesday October 11, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Interior Window Trim; Pool Heater - S11 E9

Premiered On: 06/01/2013

Interior window trim is installed and a device that will heat a swimming pool for free is showcased.

• Thursday October 12, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Thursday October 12, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Mulching; Natural Gas Line - S11 E10

Premiered On: 12/08/2012

How to properly mulch garden beds and installing a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.

• Friday October 13, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Friday October 13, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape - S22 E3

Repairing a leaking three-valve shower while retaining the bathroom's original 1930's tile; refreshing an eroding sloped yard.

• Thursday October 12, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday October 12, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2
• Friday October 13, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday October 13, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday October 14, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday October 14, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday October 15, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday October 15, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday October 17, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday October 17, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2

Hand Planes; Cracked Walkway - S11 E11

Premiered On: 12/15/2012

The proper way to use hand planes and repairing a cracked stone walkway.

• Monday October 16, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Monday October 16, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Ceiling Fan; Water Softener - S11 E12

Premiered On: 12/22/2012

Installing a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling and installing a water softener.

• Tuesday October 17, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday October 17, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Rose Transplant; Exterior Sconces - S11 E13

Premiered On: 12/29/2012

Temporarily transplanting a mature rose bush and replacing old outdoor lighting with new fixtures.

• Wednesday October 18, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday October 18, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Nursery Paint; Record Stand - S18 E2

Premiered On: 10/29/2019

Mauro paints a baby's nursery using zero VOC paint and Richard tests out a new dryer that uses a heat pump. Tom and Kevin build a record player stand out of oak plywood.

• Thursday October 19, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Thursday October 19, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Radiator; Fireplace Veneer - S18 E3

Premiered On: 11/05/2019

Jenn teaches Kevin how to plant a small herb garden with a cocktail theme. Richard helps a homeowner reconnect a radiator and Mark replaces a sloppy fireplace surround with thin brick veneer.

• Friday October 20, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Friday October 20, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Creosote Removal, Utility Cover - S22 E4

Building a utility cover; differences in CO detectors and monitors; cleaning out creosote build-up in a brick kitchen fireplace.

• Thursday October 19, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday October 19, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2
• Friday October 20, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday October 20, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday October 21, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday October 21, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday October 22, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday October 22, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday October 24, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday October 24, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2

Ductless Humidifier; Planters - S18 E4

Premiered On: 11/12/2019

Learn about different types of screws. Richard travels to Park City, Utah to install a whole-house ductless humidifier. Changes to electric bill payment structures and Jenn installs a front entry planter.

• Monday October 23, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Monday October 23, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Built-In Dining Room; Light - S18 E5

Premiered On: 11/19/2019

Tom repairs an old dining room built-in with hand tools and a bar of soap, and the team shares more home inspection nightmares. Electrician Heath Eastman makes his first house call to install a chandelier.

• Tuesday October 24, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday October 24, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Women's Repair Class; Garden - S18 E6

Premiered On: 12/17/2019

Tom checks out a women's only DIY class on building a footstool. Jenn helps a homeowner select, place, and install plants for her terraced garden. The team discusses the ways homeowners and contractors should communicate.

• Wednesday October 25, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday October 25, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Switch; Affordable Geothermal - S18 E7

Premiered On: 12/24/2019

Heath replaces a toggle switch and affordable drilling and installation of geothermal heat pumps.

• Thursday October 26, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Thursday October 26, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Polybutylene; Squeaky Door - S18 E8

Premiered On: 12/31/2019

Ross reviews indoor air quality, replacing polybutylene piping with conventional PEX, and methods for silencing a squeaky door.

• Friday October 27, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Friday October 27, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair - S22 E5

Installing a generator hookup to a home's circuit board; asbestos and options for mitigation; fixing an insufficient lintel repair on an 1833 home.

• Thursday October 26, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday October 26, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2
• Friday October 27, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday October 27, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday October 28, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday October 28, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday October 29, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday October 29, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Tuesday October 31, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday October 31, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2

Cable Railing; Painting Shutters - S18 E9

Premiered On: 01/07/2020

Replacing railing, venting gas appliances, upgrading a hollow-core door, and painting vinyl shutters are featured.

• Monday October 30, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Monday October 30, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Beehive Oven; Jimmy Diresta - S18 E10

Premiered On: 01/14/2020

Mark restores a beehive oven; Richard repairs a toilet; Tom works with maker Jimmy DiResta.

• Tuesday October 31, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday October 31, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Stoop; Planters; Fireplace Insert - S18 E11

Premiered On: 01/21/2020

Kevin O'Connor works with maker Jenn Largesse; Jenn Nawada revives a stoop; Heath Eastman adds a fireplace insert.

• Wednesday November 1, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday November 1, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Ceiling Light; Tool Storage - S18 E12

Premiered On: 01/28/2020

Heath installs a ceiling light; Mark discusses trowels; Tom and Kevin build a storage rack.

• Thursday November 2, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Thursday November 2, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Double Pane Window, Paint Bench - S22 E6

The importance of prep work; whitewashing an outdoor bench; how double pane glass is made; repairing a broken window.

• Thursday November 2, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday November 2, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2
• Friday November 3, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday November 3, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday November 4, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday November 4, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2

Loose Railing; Smart Thermostat - S18 E13

Premiered On: 02/04/2020

Nathan tightens a railing; Mauro strips paint off hardware; Richard upgrades a thermostat.

• Friday November 3, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Friday November 3, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

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Bluestone Patio; Hanging Bikes - S11 E2

• Tuesday October 3, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday October 3, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Stock Shelving; Washing Machine Valve - S11 E1

• Monday October 2, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KET
• Monday October 2, 2023 2:30 pm CT on KET

Girl Scout Community Garden - S22 E1

• Tuesday October 3, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday October 3, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday October 1, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday October 1, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Saturday September 30, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 30, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Friday September 29, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday September 29, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Thursday September 28, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday September 28, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2

Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack - S21 E14

• Tuesday September 26, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday September 26, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday September 24, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday September 24, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Saturday September 23, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 23, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Friday September 22, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday September 22, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Thursday September 21, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday September 21, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2

Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration - S21 E13

• Tuesday September 19, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday September 19, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday September 17, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday September 17, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 16, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Friday September 15, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday September 15, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Thursday September 14, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday September 14, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2

Neighbors Helping Neighbors - S21 E12

• Tuesday September 12, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday September 12, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday September 10, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday September 10, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Saturday September 9, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 9, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2
• Friday September 8, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Friday September 8, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Thursday September 7, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KET2
• Thursday September 7, 2023 7:30 pm CT on KET2

Baby Proofing, Septic Systems - S21 E11

• Tuesday September 5, 2023 4:30 pm ET on KET2
• Tuesday September 5, 2023 3:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday September 3, 2023 5:30 pm ET on KET
• Sunday September 3, 2023 4:30 pm CT on KET
• Saturday September 2, 2023 1:30 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 2, 2023 12:30 am CT on KET2