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Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how the brick stairs in front of his house have created a blistering “micro-climate,” causing damage to an adjacent shrub. Together, they remove the ailing shrub and replace it with a heat-tolerant yew. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, “What is it?” Afterward, Tom improves the ventilation in an attic by installing a solar-powered roof fan
5 - 1Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen Oct. 05, 2006- 5 - 2Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors Oct. 12, 2006
- 5 - 3Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel Oct. 19, 2006
- 5 - 4Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan Oct. 26, 2006
- 5 - 5Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer Nov. 02, 2006
- 5 - 6Building a Small Deck Nov. 09, 2006
- 5 - 7Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts Nov. 16, 2006
- 5 - 8Countertops; Chain Link Fence Nov. 23, 2006
- 5 - 9Childproofing; Sump Pump Nov. 30, 2006
- 5 - 10Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair Dec. 07, 2006
- 5 - 11Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees Dec. 14, 2006
- 5 - 12Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries Dec. 21, 2006
- 5 - 13Mulching; Sash Weights Jan. 04, 2007
- 5 - 14Willow Pruning; Water Heater Jan. 11, 2007
- 5 - 15Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets Jan. 18, 2007
- 5 - 16Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up Jan. 25, 2007
- 5 - 17Carpet; Table Saw Safety Feb. 01, 2007
- 5 - 18Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler Feb. 08, 2007
- 5 - 19Painting Radiators; Standby Generator Feb. 15, 2007
- 5 - 20Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent Feb. 22, 2007
- 5 - 21Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat Mar. 01, 2007
- 5 - 22Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses Mar. 08, 2007
- 5 - 23Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass Mar. 15, 2007
- 5 - 24Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing Mar. 22, 2007
- 5 - 25Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread Mar. 29, 2007
- 5 - 26Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat Apr. 05, 2007
