Contractor Matt Blashaw explores the science behind granite from boulder to countertop. Blashaw opeates a variety of tests on laminate, engineered stone, marble, and granite subjecting them to fire, knives, and bowling balls.
Contractor Matt Blashaw reveals how windows keep the heat out while letting the sunshine in and he visits a company in Florida whose windows can withstand a hurricane.
Contractor Matt Blashaw discovers ways to safeguard your home against fire with some new products than can fireproof your couch, or your entire house. Blashaw learns from a firefighter how to safely extinguish a kitchen grease fire and visits a lab where scientists start fires to gain knowledge on how to fight them.
Contractor Matt Blashaw explores the world of pneumatic tools. Blashaw visits an air compressor factory and learns the difference between PSI and SCFM, and tests the possible dangers of air tools when they are mishandled.
Contractor Matt Blashaw explores home plumbing and learns what goes into engineering a toilet. In the lab, pipes are tested to see what it takes to make them freeze and how to thaw them out without damaging them. A new water heater is examined to see what makes it more efficient and some powerful tools are tested for clearing a clog.
Contractor Matt Blashaw learns the science behind pressure-treated wood and tests the durability by subjecting lumber to termites, Jujitsu, and non-combustible wood to fire.
Contractor Matt Blashaw visits testing facilities where engineered wood and concrete blocks are examined. In the lab, a monster truck is used to test a roof’s durability and floors are inspected to see what can happen when they are not built to code.
Contractor Matthew Blashaw demonstrates how welding was done before electricity was used, gets some underwater welding lessons, and visits a factory to see how welders are made.
Contractor Matt Blashaw investigates how walls stay up, soundproofing, and tests walls, hooks and hangers in the lab.
Contractor Matthew Blashaw investigates various roofing materials and their durability against storms and visits the Owens Corning factory to learn about what goes into making roof shingles.
Contractor Matthew Blashaw learns about the ingredients in a can of paint and how paint is engineered to last longer and stay vibrant.