Paint expert Mauro Henrique takes us along as he helps a homeowner repaint her child’s nursery with an accent wall. The two work together to paint the entire room a neutral color, then trace two arches on the wall, tape their outlines, and paint the accent in two different colors.

Next, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada teaches host Kevin O’Connor about some of the most popular myths around houseplants. Jenn shows Kevin some popular houseplant variants and dispels myths around root trimming, air cleaning, and more.

Finally, mason Mark McCullough lets us tag along as he heads out on a house call to help a pair of homeowners install an affordable pea gravel patio. Mark and the homeowners get to work digging down to install a retaining wall, drainage, and landscape fabric, creating the perfect place for the homeowners to watch their children play in the yard.

How to Paint an Accent Wall

Accent walls can be more than just a solid color that contrasts with the rest of the room. When a homeowner wanted help redesigning her baby’s nursery with an accent wall, paint expert Mauro Henrique broke out some simple, easy tricks to create a beautiful, calming accent wall.

Where to find it?

Prep

• Canvas drop cloths with grip
• Painter’s tape

Paint Walls

• Sherman-Williams Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex Paint – Sea Salt in Eggshell
• Painter’s multi-tool
• Wood paint sticks
• Paint pail bucket
• 2-½ in. nylon/polyester angle sash brush
• Paint tray
• 9 in. x 3/8 in. woven roller cover
• Roller frame and 2 ft – 4 ft. extension pole
• Cotton knit rags – wet and clean up any paint drips or lines.

Accent Wall

• Tape measure
• Level
• Nail – to hold string
• String – use string that won’t stretch as you pull
• Pencil
• Delicate surface painter’s tape
• 4 in. x 3/8 in. woven paint roller cover and frame
• 2-½ in. nylon/polyester angle sash brush
• Paint tray
• Sherman-Williams Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex Paint – Colony Buff in Satin
• Sherman-Williams Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex Paint – Forestwood in Satin

Common Plant Myths

While household plants certainly have their benefits, some of their “superpowers” have been overstated over time. Studies that show a plant’s compounds may create a specific effect are often true, but require much higher concentrations than exist in the average home. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps explain some of the myths to host Kevin O’Connor.

Where to find it?

Citronella candles

Jenn used a Pothos plant to show the re-rooting process. Find at your local plant nursery.

Create a DIY Pea Gravel Patio

Backyard landscaping can add up quickly. Having some trees removed, the ground leveled, and just a few small touches can cost several thousand dollars. When two homeowners called the team for help with installing an affordable patio, mason Mark McCullough knew the best option would be pea gravel. But there’s more to a gravel patio than dumping rocks in the yard. Here’s how it’s done.

Where to find it?

• Mark uses crushed stone as a gravel base foundation layer for the patio, which ensures both stability and drainage.
• Mark uses pea stone as a decorative gravel to spread on top for a finished look, good drainage, and a safe surface.
• Mark and the homeowners roll out landscape fabric under the gravel to stop weeds from growing while still allowing water to get through.
• Mark and the homeowners laid wall block stones along the edge of the patio to contain the pea stone and define the borders.
• Mark and the homeowners apply Gator Rock Bond liquid bonding agent over the pea stone to lock it in place and prevent movement.
• Mark and the homeowners use a plate compactor to compact the crushed stone base in layers to level the foundation. This item can be found for rent.
• Mark and the homeowners use a hand tamper to compact the crushed stone in smaller areas.
• Mark and the homeowners use a pickaxe to break up the soil and shape the ground before laying base materials.
• Mark and the homeowners use a speed square to check the angles and ensure accurate layout during block installation.
• Mark and the homeowners use a polyurethane construction adhesive to glue and secure wall blocks.
• Mark and the homeowners use a caulk gun to apply adhesive during block installation.
• Mark uses a garden sprayer to apply the bonding agent evenly over the pea stone.
• Mark uses a wheelbarrow to transport tools for moving materials. This item can be rented.
• Mark uses a bucket to transport tools for moving crushed stone, pea stone, and other materials around the work area. Also used to mix the bonding agent.
• Measuring tape

Original Air Date: Apr 9, 2026, Season 24; Ep. 19, 23:42

Products and services

Paint: Sherwin-Williams

All other products and materials are available at Home Depot and Amazon.