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Episode #626

Rebuilding a toilet tank, Lawn Watering, Building a simple bookcase… more

Episode #625

Installing a water pressure reducing valve, Choosing the best types of grass seed, What is it?, Installing crown molding on kitchen cabinets… more

Episode #624

Replacing broken tile, Cutting ceramic and stone tile, Installing glass tile on a kitchen backsplash… more

Episode #623

Overseeding a lawn using a slice seeder, Viewer tip, Preparing a home for sale, Finding and fixing a mysterious plumbing leak … more

Episode #622

Installing granite steps, Choosing "Keyless" Deadbolts, Replacing polybutylene water piping… more

Episode #621

Installing an old full-mortise lockset into a new door, Installing a pellet stove, Non-Gasoline Lawn Mowers… more

Episode #620

Building a soccer goal with PVC pipe, Building stilts, Building a sandbox… more

Episode #619

Increasing attic insulation, Installing landscape lighting, Replacing an old kitchen faucet… more

Episode #618

Original Air Date: Week of January 31, 2008

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Phoenix, Arizona to help a pair of homeowners install a new water softening system. Then, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to install fiber-cement shingles on his new backyard shed.

Installing a Water Softener

Richard traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, where he and a local contractor helped a pair of homeowners by installing a new water softening system. Phoenix has particularly hard water, which contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, and other minerals. While not harmful to humans, pets or plants, these minerals can clog faucets and prevent soaps and detergents from working properly.

Where to find it?

Richard and a local contractor installed a new water softening system.

Manufacturer: Culligan International Co.
One Culligan Parkway
Northbrook, IL 60062
(800) CULLIGAN
www.culligan.com

Additional support provided by:

City of Phoenix: Water Services Dept.
(602) 262-6251
www.phoenix.gov/waterservices

Installing fiber-cement siding

Tom helps a homeowner install fiber-cement "panels" on his backyard shed that are designed to look like individual wood shingles. First, Tom showed how to layout the "coursing" using a chalk line and "swing stick." Next, he cut the panels to size using a circular saw with a special fiber-cement blade and fastened the panels with galvanized roofing nails.

Where to find it?

Tom installed fiber-cement panels made to look like individual wood shingles when installed.

HardieShingle™ Siding
Manufacturer: James Hardie
26300 La Alameda, Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(888) J-HARDIE
www.jameshardie.com

Malco Products, Inc. PO Box 400 14080 State Highway 55 NW Annandale, MN 55302-0400 800-328-3530 www.malcoproducts.com

The homeowner built the shed from plans purchased from:
The New Yankee Workshop™
Item #0610 "Storage Shed"
www.newyankee.com

Episode #617

Improving a lawn, What is it?, Water Supply Piping… more

Episode #616

Replacing a leaky skylight, What is it?, Repairing a 3-way light switch… more

Episode #615

The ATOH crew repairs a smelly dishwasher, transplants a rosebush, changes a circular saw blade, and plays another exciting round of What Is It?… more

Episode #614

Installing thermostatic radiator valves on hydronic radiators, What is it?, Making a refrigerator fit into an opening that is too small, Viewer tip… more

Episode #613

Installing a vinyl fence, Installing an epoxy coating on a garage floor… more

Episode #612

Determining landscape grades, What is it?, Seeing inside walls, Repairing a bathtub drain that won't hold water… more

Episode #611

Improving front steps with bluestone, What is it?, Installing a propane kitchen stove… more

Episode #610

Diverting storm runoff to a "rain garden," What is it?, Refinishing a wood floor … more

Episode #609

Picking a Christmas tree, What is it?, Safety equipment, Caulking a leaky window… more

Episode #608

Improving a muddy backyard, Choosing space heaters, Preventing condensation in a bathroom fan… more

Episode #607

Installing replacement windows, Heating water more efficiency, Home energy audit… more

Episode #606

Removing a dangerous tree, What is it?, Installing interior door trim… more

Episode #605

Repairing a jammed garbage disposer, What is it?, Stripping exterior paint, Drilling and notching in joists … more

Episode #604

Preventing floods, Removing and replacing foundation plants, What is it?, Fixing rotted wood with epoxy… more

Episode #603

Replacing a toilet flange, What is it?, Repairing cracked plaster, Viewer Tip… more

Episode #602

Carpentry squares, What is it?, Installing a patio using concrete bricks… more

Episode #601

Replacing a bathtub drain trap, What is it?, Repairing a cracked drywall ceiling… more