Disaster House
As other networks build and improve on homes, DIY Network actually has the guts to totally destroy its very own house just to repair it. Disaster House suffers very real damage like dropping a half-ton piano from almost 10 stories high, sponsoring the first sanctioned roller derby inside the living room, and having Page, an 8,000-pound African Elephant, help clog the toilet. These outrageous experiments accelerate the typical wear and tear a house incurs and mimic common catastrophes so viewers can discover what it takes to repair some of the biggest mishaps homeowners face today.
- 2009-2012
- 3 seasons
- DIY Network
As other networks build and improve on homes, DIY Network actually has the guts to totally destroy its very own house just to repair it. Disaster House suffers very real damage like dropping a half-ton piano from almost 10 stories high, sponsoring the first sanctioned roller derby inside the living room, and having Page, an 8,000-pound African Elephant, help clog the toilet. These outrageous experiments accelerate the typical wear and tear a house incurs and mimic common catastrophes so viewers can discover what it takes to repair some of the biggest mishaps homeowners face today.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Nocturnal Nuisances
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
There are bats in the attic, and the Disaster House crew has set real bed bugs loose in the house. Experts Mr. Bat Man and Dr. Bed Bug come to the rescue, demonstrating how to safely and effectively remove these pesky nocturnal nuisances.
Episode 2
Wind Damage
Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The crew gets down to the root of wind damage. The crew uses the Disaster House Wind Tunnel to show how to fix common ceiling fan problems, and then they uproot a tree planted too close to home causing a tornado of structural damage.
Episode 3
Down the Drain
Fri, Nov 11, 2011
To show the damage a water leak can have on your home, the crew dumps a 300-gallon dunk tank into the kitchen cabinets. They drop a dumpster full of toilets from 100 feet high to show how to repair and prevent a potentially toxic mess.
Episode 4
Sticks and Stones
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The Disaster House deck railing vs. professional MMA wrestlers; after, the crew shows the proper way to repair a railing. An army of Motocross riders leaves the driveway destroyed; then the crew lay a new driveway that lasts a lifetime.
Episode 5
Accidents Upon Entry
Fri, Dec 2, 2011
Disaster House takes a turn for the medieval; men in tights operate a bird yielding trebuchet on the sliding glass doors. Next the crew blows up the garage to demonstrate how to protect your home from it's most flammable part.
Episode 6
Waxy Build-Up
Fri, Dec 16, 2011
Disaster House crew demonstrates how to set the mood with candle light without having to call the fire department. A problem occurs when they find a new tenant who is inside the walls, leaving behind a massive waxy build-up.
Episode 7
Small But Mighty
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
The crew focuses on small things that do big damage as they let 20 sugar-crazed kids loose to show how to fix the top kid-caused disasters. The crew creates a dust storm to show what happens when a 10,000 foot wall of dirt hits a house.
Episode 8
Unexpected Impact
Fri, Jan 6, 2012
Unexpected flying objects can cause major damage to your home. Josh shows, with help from Scottish games men, as they take aim at an awning. He simulates years of deck dry rot and shows how to build and protect a new one.
Episode 9
Plumbing Problems
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Josh pits 2 competitive eaters against 2 garbage disposals to see what the machines can handle, and how to install a new one. A basement is turned into a walk-in freezer; pipes freeze and burst. He shows how to fix it and talks prevention.
Episode 10
Daily Damage
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 20 mins
Four chefs go crazy on our kitchen countertops to show the carnage that can be done and how to repair it. A shower is transformed into a giant aquarium to prove how it's not as waterproof as you might think; tips on how to keep water out.
Episode 11
In the Dark
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Josh shows how dangerous an improperly lit property can be. Cool Tools host Chris Grundy guest-stars as we set him loose inside the Disaster House with a bevy of power tools to wreak havoc. Josh shows what NOT to do when the DIY bug bites.
Episode 12
Terra Un-firma
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
Critters can tear up a yard and so can our Earthdogs. Josh sets these guys loose to show what damage to look for and how to safely remove them. A 24-ton truck topples to create a landslide. He shows how to properly frame an exterior wall.
Episode 13
Shaky Ground
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Disaster House hosts its first-ever dance competition in the living room to see what creates the most squeaks in our floor. Josh explains what causes floor squeaks and how to easily fix them. Disaster House simulates an earthquake.