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Riding lawnmowers
Roger takes a homeowner to a local home center to shop for a new riding lawnmower. Roger explains the different features of each machine and takes some outside for a test drive.

Where to Find It:
John Deere L110 manufactured by John Deere & Company World Headquarters
309-765-8000

Toro TimeCutter Z manufactured by The Toro Company
800-348-2424

Murray, Inc.
800-224-8940

All three riding lawnmowers featured in this episode are available at most Home Depot locations.

What is it?
Tom showed a device for holding a plaster hawk on a belt.

Where to Find It
Tommy Hawk Holder
7 Gary St.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-226-1618

Garbage Disposers
Richard shows Kevin how a garbage disposer works. He also shows how to clear a jam and explains how to prevent disposer jams altogether.

Where to Find It
Insinkerator: manufactured by In-Sink-Erator
800-558-5700

Garbage Disposer Wrench (part number 45101), manufactured by: Kitchenaid
800-541-6390

Replacing a rotting wooden threshold
Tom replaces a rotting, oak threshold with a new one. He cuts the middle section of the old one out using a reciprocating saw. He then cuts through all the nails and removes the threshold. He then reinforces the structure underneath with pressure-treated wood. Tom then glues the new threshold in place using tri-polymer caulk and an expandable foam product.

Where to Find It
Tri-polymer caulk: Geocel
800-348-7615

Expandable foam:
Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company
989-636-1000