Synopsis

General contractor Tom Silva begins his day assisting a homeowner in sealing drafts around her front door with weather-stripping. Meanwhile, in the loft, host Kevin O'Connor welcomes residential energy expert Paul Scheckel to explore various methods for monitoring and conserving electricity. Later, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey guides a homeowner through a thorough heat-loss analysis to determine the optimal size for a new heating system.