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Season 47

From the Carolina Comeback to the Needham Victorian: every aired episode, organized in project order.

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Episode 16 · February 19, 2026

Inside a Millwork Factory, Rain Screens Explained, and Composite Decking Goes Down

Episode 15 · February 12, 2026

Round Ducts Win, Spray Foam Goes In, and Tom's Window Flashing Masterclass

Episode 14 · February 5, 2026

Asbestos Surprise, Aluminum Siding Recycling, and an 89-Pound Beam Through a Window

Episode 13 · January 29, 2026

The Chimney Comes Down, Cabinets Get a Second Life, and a Stonecutter Carves a Doorway

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7 min

Rain-Screen Walls Explained: The Small Air Gap That Helps Siding Last

A practical guide to rain-screen wall assemblies, from drainage and drying to bug screens, furring strips, and the details that matter before new siding goes up.

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6 min

Cut Nails vs. Wire Nails: What Old-House Framing Can Teach Us

Why wedge-shaped cut nails grip differently from modern wire nails, where you are likely to find them, and what to consider before pulling them from historic framing.