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Replacing Pipe
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Residential Solar Heating Collectors
Solar collectors are the heart of most solar energy systems. The collector absorbs the sun's light energy and changes it into heat energy. Solar ... |
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Residential Solar Heating Retrofits
Adding (retrofitting) a solar space heating system to your home is one way to combat increasing energy costs and to raise your home's market ... |
 
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Restoring the Vintage Bathtub with Synthetic Porcelain
Bob disucsses the process and chemicals used to clean and restore the home's vintage bathtub. A new finish of synthetic porcelain is applied to ... |
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Review of the Bathroom Tiling and Fixtures
Bob looks at the finished wall tile from Shaw in the second floor bathroom off the hall. The bathroom is cleverly designed with the tub and toilet ... |
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Review of the Waste Water Heat Recovery System
Bob meets with plumber John Fuscillo and they check out the wastewater recovery system where the heat from waste water is used to heat "fresh" ... |
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Reviewing Features of the Completed Master Bathroom
A final peek into the master bath reveals amenities such as the Wellborn Cabinets vanity, his and hers sinks, and a whirlpool tub. A clever ... |
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Reviewing the Apartment's Paint Colors, Finishes, and Roof Deck
Bob is back in the penthouse apartment, this time in the main hallway that has the Marmorino wall finish that flows into the lavatory, which ... |
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Reviewing the Home's High-Velocity, Mini-Duct HVAC System
Bob looks at the HVAC units in the basement of the Medford home. There are 5 SpacePak units that, with their state-of-the-art foil-wrapped ... |
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Reviewing the Kitchen and Layout of the Ranch-Style Home
Bob meets plumber Charlie Delvecchio of Cape Plumbing at the ranch-style affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts. Delvecchio shows Bob the Moen ... |
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Reworking the Existing Plumbing
Bob reviews the work done on the existing plumbing once all the waterproofing and flood-prevention measures are put in place in the basement. Al ... |
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Rinnai On-Demand Water Heaters
Bob and Chris Vila check out the Rinnai on-demand water heaters that will control the domestic hot water and radiators in the Manhattan Brownstone ... |
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Salvaging the Sink and Removing Asbestos Tile
Bob meets Jim Kweskin of Fort Hill Construction who will serve as the project supervisor for the Brownstone remodel. Kweskin points out the ... |
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Selecting a Water Heater
Many homeowners wait until their water heater fails before shopping for a replacement. Because they are in a hurry to regain their hot water ... |
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Selecting an Outdoor Shower
Outdoor showers run the gamut from simple hose hookups to fully plumbed and tiled backyard spas. Whatever the choice, they make backyard living ... |
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Selecting Shower Enclosures
Shower enclosures have gone far beyond curtains and sliders to include glass, solid surfacing, molded shower units, glass block, and tile. |
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Selecting the Right Sump Pump
Water loves to find its way into basements, so homeowners must work to keep it out. Selecting the right sump for your basement can prevent ... |
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Septic Tank Care
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Septic vs. Plants
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Shower Stall Install
Bob meets with the plumber to discuss the installation of the shower stall in the kid’s bathroom. They discuss shoring up the walls and the ... |
