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Nashville: Welcome to Music City, USA

Episode number: 1

Overview: The team tours a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville, Tenn; a performance at a local music venue.

Nashville: Moving Day

Episode number: 2

Overview: A 1920s brick cottage is lifted off its foundation and moved to the backyard; the architect discusses the renovation challenges.

Nashville: Grounded

Episode number: 3

Overview: Prefabricated walls are set in place; the house is moved back into place over its new foundation; a structural engineer solves a problem onsite; Nashville's famous hot chicken.

Nashville: A Grand Time at the Opry

Episode number: 4

Overview: Touring the Grand Ole Opry; framing begins at the project house and HVAC plans are revealed; plumbing penetrations on the roof are sealed and covered; a pocket door frame is installed

Nashville: Sustainable Siding

Episode number: 5

Overview: Visiting a factory where siding is made from rice hulls, then installing it at the project house; brick repairs are done on the interior.

Nashville: Vince Gill's Nashville

Episode number: 6

Overview: Country music singer Vince Gill offers a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville, Tenn.; kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts; exterior paint colors are selected.

Nashville: Shelter From the Storm

Episode number: 7

Overview: Constructing a safe room in the basement; installing a composite deck; landscape plans are revealed; staying same in a tornado.

Nashville: Southern Hospitality

Episode number: 8

Overview: Renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up; touring the interior and new front yard; the next project location is revealed.

Ridgewood: Ridgewood Revival

Episode number: 9

Overview: Zack is back! The team arrives in New Jersey for a project with builder Zack Dettmore, homeowners Peter and Kay, and their 1930s colonial. Kevin O'Connor and Peter tour the first floor to plan an expansion. Kay and Tom Silva discuss upgrades for the second floor. Richard Trethewey reviews plumbing upgrades in the basement while Jenn Nawada and the homeowners discuss patio plans.

Ridgewood: Swiss Mix

Episode number: 10

Overview: A trip to Switzerland to see how the project's house wrap is made; goals for the design plan; rainwater management system.

Ridgewood: Colonial Revival Revived

Episode number: 11

Overview: The process of framing a wall in the new addition; a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen; installing speciality hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.

Ridgewood: Walled in Science

Episode number: 12

Overview: Vapour and condensation; touring the James Rose Center; creating a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.

Ridgewood: All Quiet on the Kitchen Front

Episode number: 13

Overview: How wood fiber insulation is made; the components of sound proofing a room.

Ridgewood: Flooring Features and a Rocking Fountain

Episode number: 14

Overview: Tile for a curbless shower; installing the kitchen floors; installing a custom-made water feature for the backyard patio.

Ridgewood: Sugar Maple Revival

Episode number: 15

Overview: The whole gang comes down to help as the build nears completion; boiler installation; pantry tiles.

Ridgewood: Colonial Revival With Modern Flair

Episode number: 16

Overview: The renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up; a tour of the house reveals the new back extension and patio with water feature; the location of the next project is revealed.