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Split Water Heater, Attic Ladder

Ross Trethewey upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates. Kevin O'Connor and Jenn Nawada discuss 3 common houseplant pests- mealy bugs, spider mites, and fungus gnats. Jenn shares some simple tricks to banish them. Nathan Gilbert solves a tough attic access issue by installing a new hatch and pull-down ladder.

English
  • Originally Aired January 29, 2026
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created October 12, 2025 by
    keally1123
  • Modified January 31, 2026 by
    aaronk