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The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention
Tom helps Chicago-area homeowners Daryl and Catherine Katauskas repair their exterior door jamb by installing a dutchman. Back in the loft, Tom, Richard, Roger and Steve examine two unfamiliar objects and try to guess how they’re used. Then Richard prevents a basement from flooding by installing a leak sensor and automatic water shutoff valve on a water heater.
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- 1 - 3Concrete Stoop Covering; Battling the Skeeters Oct. 24, 2002
- 1 - 4Air Eliminator; Saving the Trim; Filling the Gaps Oct. 31, 2002
- 1 - 5Sanding Options; Digging Post Holes; Better Boiling Nov. 07, 2002
- 1 - 6Ceiling Repair; Grinding the Stump; Shop Specs Nov. 14, 2002
- 1 - 7Jacking It Up; Chainsaw Smarts Nov. 21, 2002
- 1 - 8Wooden Bung Holes; What Is It?; Lattice Project Nov. 28, 2002
- 1 - 9Basement Window; Painting Panels; Weed Trimmers Dec. 05, 2002
- 1 - 10Washer Repair; Pressure-Washed Brick; Drip-Free Faucet Dec. 12, 2002
- 1 - 11Garden Pruners; Shutters; What Is It? A Tankless Job Dec. 19, 2002
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- 1 - 14No More Scalding; Robotic Mowers; Critter-Proofing Jan. 09, 2003
- 1 - 15Stubborn Ivy; What Is It?; Replacing a Bathroom Window Jan. 16, 2003
- 1 - 16Aerating the Lawn; What Is It?; Hanging Pictures Jan. 23, 2003
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- 1 - 18Gutter Protection; What Is It? Steadying the Toilet Feb. 06, 2003
- 1 - 19Insulating Windows; What Is It? Sewage Injection Pump Feb. 13, 2003
- 1 - 20New Sill; What Is It? Rolling Paint; Sharpening Knives Feb. 20, 2003
- 1 - 21Snow Removal; What Is It?; Fixing a Sash Feb. 27, 2003
- 1 - 22Leaky Faucet; What Is It? Removing Wallpaper; Glue Guns Mar. 06, 2003
- 1 - 23Crown Molding; What Is It?; Keeping Out the Cold Mar. 13, 2003
- 1 - 24Kitchen Disposer; What Is It?; Hearing Protection Mar. 20, 2003
- 1 - 25The Dutchman; What Is It?; Flood Prevention Mar. 27, 2003
- 1 - 26Clearing a Toilet; What Is It? Attic Access; Tomatoes Apr. 03, 2003