<Li> Bar None - A young couple want to add a bar and entertainment area to their finished basement . In a refreshing turn for the unusual, Mike deems the previous contractor's work "not bad" if only about 40% complete . With fewer headaches than usual to deal with, Mike and the crew put extra care into creating the perfect pub . </Li> <Li> Two Steps Back </Li> <Li> Window Un-Well (a.k.a. Window Well to Hell) - Homeowner hired contractor to finish basement and install larger windows to make a living space for her daughter and grandchildren . After reaching the end of her rope and running out of money she fired the contractor . When she noticed the window wells filling with water she called Mike . Along with no provision for drainage he noticed that they had not installed proper lintels above the window to support the brick . Once inside he noticed signs of poor workmanship in the basement finishing . Pulling some drywall for further inspection found improper construction, insulation, electrical and plumbing . Mike tore it all down and rebuilt the basement, plus corrected the windows . </Li> <Li> A River Ran Through It - Homeowners attempt to solve the problem of their mid-century home's leaky roof by adding a second story addition . However, the contractor does little to fix the lingering damage from the roof leaks and eventually skips out with the work only half - finished . Mike and the crew assist in correcting old mistakes and finishing the work left undone . </Li>

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