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In Austin, Ross visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy housing; Richard demonstrates the uses of less common wrenches; Tom and Kevin build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it.
Future House | Net Zero Neighborhood
In Austin, Ross visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy capable housing.
Where to find it?
Ross visited , a community located just outside of Austin, Texas that is currently under construction. Every home will have an array of solar panels, spray foam insulation, and geothermal heating and cooling.
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Wrenches that Make Plumbing Easier
Richard demonstrates the uses of less common wrenches.
Where to find it?
Richard demonstrated a variety of wrenches that are all designed to work with the connections around faucets and toilets. For jobs in the basement or other more complicated plumbing jobs, other tools will be required.
The basin wrenches Richard demonstrated, both the standard version and the one with the light, are available at most home centers.
The interchangeable plastic tab/brass connection basin wrench Richard talked about is the EZ Change Faucet Tool, and the other wrench Richard showed is the 2-in-1 One Stop Plumber’s Wrench. Both of these are manufactured by .
Build It | Live Edge Slab Table
Tom and Kevin build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it.
Where to find it?
Tom recommends locating a local lumber yard or mill to find live edge slabs. A quick Internet search should help you identify the one closest to you. Give them a call, talk about the project you’d like to do, and see what types of wood they have. Tom and Kevin used a slab of maple from .
For a more modern look, Tom ordered hairpin metal legs to attach to the bottom of the table. He used the 48” I-Semble Hairpin Table Legs, available at .
To adhere the two boards together, Tom used wood glue, manufactured by .
To finish the slab, Tom applied a coat of amber shellac and then a coat of tung oil. These are both found at home centers and woodworking shops.
All the other tools Tom and Kevin used, including the hammers, chisels, reciprocating saw, sanders and clamps, can be found at home centers and woodworking shops.
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