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E1 Essex County Colonial | Garden State of Mind
The team heads down to Essex County New Jersey where Zack introduces homeowners Ethan and Harley, new owners of an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home that will undergo an extensive renovation to accommodate their growing family.
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E2 Essex County Colonial | Demolition Derby
Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape. Zack also explains lumber estimating and how materials arrive on site.
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E3 Essex County Colonial | Knock On Wood
Kevin and Zack visit the primary bathroom where they are framing the shower walls for subway tile. Architect Dan Kopec brings the plans to life at full 1-to-1 scale, and Richard installs a space-saving wall-hung toilet in a tight new half bath.
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E4 Essex County Colonial | Making Connections
Richard and plumber Kordian Rak review the new laundry rough plumbing and then head to the kitchen to install an old-fashioned cast-iron pipe. Zack details roof flashing, while Jenn tours Newark's cherry blossoms. Bathroom vent fans are installed.
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E5 Essex County Colonial | Bigger Isn't Better
Zack creates an above ground life size demonstration with see-through pipes to explain why bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of a sewer line. Inside, Zack stabilizes squeaky stairs and Kevin helps install new pocket door hardware.
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E6 Essex County Colonial | Removed, Reused and Reclaimed
Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.
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E7 Essex County Colonial | Vintage Charms
Kevin and Zack work together outside to restore an antique clawfoot tub. Inside, the kitchen cabinets are carefully scribed to the walls. Zack and his team save and clean 100 year old original door hardware.
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E8 Essex County Colonial | Starting to Finish