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Disaster House

Season 3 · 13 episodes · Oct 26, 2011

  1. Episode 1

    Nocturnal Nuisances

    Oct 26, 2011

    Bats and bed bugs are let loose in the house to show how they can be removed.

  2. Episode 2

    Wind Damage

    Nov 4, 2011

    How to fix common ceiling fan problems; Recovering from wind damage. Included: a tree is uprooted near the home.

  3. Episode 3

    Down the Drain

    Nov 9, 2011

    Damage from a water leak is created.

  4. Episode 4

    Sticks and Stones

    Nov 18, 2011

    Deck railings are destroyed with the help of MMA fighters, then repaired; motocross riders wreck the gravel driveway.

  5. Episode 5

    Accidents Upon Entry

    Dec 2, 2011

    Entryway disasters are created for glass sliding doors and garage doors.

  6. Episode 6

    Waxy Build-up

    Dec 28, 2011

    Issues with wax accumulation.

  7. Episode 7

    Small But Mighty

    Dec 23, 2011

    Little things that do damage. Included: 20 children are let loose in a living room; a dust storm is created.

  8. Episode 8

    Unexpected Impact

    Jan 6, 2012

    Unexpected flying objects and the damage they cause.

  9. Episode 9

    Plumbing Problems

    Jan 13, 2012

    Tips for installing a garbage disposal; what to do when pipes freeze and burst, and how to prevent it from happening.

  10. Episode 10

    Daily Damage

    Jan 20, 2012

    Tips for repairing damage to a kitchen countertop and stopping shower leaks.

  11. Episode 11

    In the Dark

    Jan 27, 2012

    The importance of proper lighting is explored with a nocturnal obstacle course filled with things folks can bump into in the dark. Also: "Cool Tools" host Chris Grundy uses his bevy of power tools to demonstrate what not to do when the DIY bug bites.

  12. Episode 12

    Terra Un-firma

    Feb 3, 2012

    Dealing with lawn damage caused by animals; tips for framing an exterior wall, including windows and doors.

  13. Episode 13

    Shaky Ground

    Feb 10, 2012

    Dealing with squeaking floors. Included: a dance competition to see what kind of foot-stomping creates the most squeaks.