Help Me Brian! - Brian Gurry American Builder on NECN


		Mondays on NECN's The Morning Show, Brian Gurry of American Builder is on the case!

	Monday, Feb. 20 - Attic door It's a problem that may seem minor, but it can be brutal, particularly in the winter months. A family from Natick, Mass. called Brian Gurry when they needed their attic door fixed. Brian jumped into action to help out.
	Monday, Feb. 13 - Fixing up an old door Brian Gurry is teaching viewers about some easy do-it-yourself projects. He started with an easy fix for an old door.
	Monday, Feb. 6 - Air Filters Heating systems require maintenance in order to keep working properly. Monday's "Help Me, Brian" letter comes from Jill in Stoughton, Mass., who writes, "Dear Brian, the grill on the my forced hot air heating system is difficult to remove, so it's hard to change the filter. Can you help me?"
	Monday, Jan. 30 - Toy damage Parents deal with all kids of problems - but damaged walls from toys shouldn't be one of them. That's why John from Londonderry, N.H. called Brian Gurry to help him out, when he noticed his kids' toys were causing some damage to the corners of the walls. With a little compound and some know-how, Brian had the problem fixed in no time.
	Monday, Jan. 23 - Doorknob fix When Laura from Melrose, Mass. was missing a doorknob for her daughter's bedroom, she called Brian Gurry in to help.
	Monday, Jan. 16 - Leaky sink Brian comes to the rescue of a family dealing with a leaky sink.
	Monday, Jan. 9 - Noisy pipes Jinny from Marlborough, Mass. was dealing with a very noisy problem with the cold-water pipes in her basement. Every time Jinny would run her washing machine, the racket would begin. That's when she called in Brian Gurry to help her out.
	Monday, Jan. 2 - Flooring fix Mark from Medford, Mass., reached out to Brian, after his hardwood floors were damaged by a recent New England storm. Brian arranged for Adam Carlson of A.C. Contracting to complete the floor.
	Monday, Dec. 26 - Cracked toilet Pam from Westboro, Mass., was dealing with a cracked toilet. That's when she called in Brian Gurry for help. Brian joined "The Morning Show" to show he helped save the day.
	Monday, Dec. 19 - Gas stove issues Jeff of Salem, N.H. has had his gas stove for several years. It's his key source of heat. Lately, when he turns it on, it stays lit for about five seconds and shuts off. The winter weather is upon us - and it's getting pretty chilly in New Hampshire. That's why Jeff called Brian Gurry in to heat things up.
	Monday, Dec. 5 - Replacing the thermostat As the cold winter months approach, New Englanders should think about replacing the thermostat in the house. As Brian Gurry explains, the thermostat should be replaced every three or four years. The tiny little battery is bound to go, anyway.
	Monday, Nov. 28 - Holiday home improvement gifts Holiday shopping for a homeowner can be as big an undertaking as a home improvement project. Brian Gurry is the expert to turn to for home improvement gifts.
	Monday, Nov. 21 - Bridget's mouse This week, Brian Gurry rushes to the home of NECN's own Bridget Blythe, who found herself dealing with a pesky mouse problem. Find out how Brian got rid of Stewart Little, without harming the family dog.
	Monday, Nov. 14 - Mounting a flat-screen TV Sharon from Brockton, Mass. asked Brian Gurry for help mounting a flat-screen TV over her fireplace. It's not the typical request for help, but Brian rushed to the rescue, as always.
	Monday, Nov. 7 - Portable generators After the October nor'easter left hundreds of thousands in the dark for several days, many New Englanders might consider investing in a portable generator. There are some important tips to keep in mind when shopping for a generator. Brian Gurry stopped by "The Morning Show" to share some of his best advice.
	Monday, Oct. 31 - Bathroom mystery The spooky shower scene from "Psycho" is never too far from the mind on Halloween, especially for someone dealing with a tile issue in the tub. Brian Gurry was called to a home where one man just couldn't seem to keep the grout in his bathtub white. See how Brian helped, and find out if he made it out alive!
	Monday, Oct. 24 - Gutter problems This week Brian helps a family dealing with some gutter problems in New Bedford, Mass. When Brian got to the house, he noticed there was more than some clogging - these gutters were being ripped from the house, and they were even hosting beehives, too!
	Monday, Oct. 17 - Squeaky door Mary from Hudson was dealing with an ear-splitting problem that was too obvious to ignore. That's when she called Brian in for some help. Read Mary's letter!
	Monday, Oct. 10 - Shower fix Heather from Bellingham, Mass. reached out to Brian, asking him to help her with her kids' bathroom. The tub would not convert into a shower, and her kids are getting "too old for the tub" - that's when she decided to call in Brian for help.
	Monday, Oct. 3 - Bad ceiling A family from Dedham, Mass. called Brian to help with a scary, ugly ceiling in their home. The ceiling was spotted and creeping out the kids. Brian checked it out, and found it was a simple fix.
	Monday, Sept. 26 - Resealing a driveway When Judy in Westford, Mass. noticed how badly her driveway needed some repairs, she called in for help from Brian.
	Monday, Sept. 19 - Woodpeckers While the cartoon is much cuter, the case of a pesky woodpecker was creating a real problem for one homeowner in Burlington, Mass. So she called Brian in for help.
	Monday, Sept. 12 - Mailbox repair New England weather can certainly take a toll on houses and properties, so when one family saw their mailbox starting to go, they called in Brian for help.
	Monday, Sept. 5 - Cleaning up water damage After the damage left behind by Tropical Storm Irene, Brian was “flooded” with phone calls (pun intended). He decided to help out a family dealing with water damage in the basement.
	Monday, August 15 - Air ventilation fix Patrick and Heather needed help fixing their bathroom vent, which was just pumping air into their attic. Brian came in to help them out.
	Monday, August 8 - Replacing siding When a piece of siding fell from Karen's barn, she knew she needed help. That's when she called Brian in for help.
	Monday, August 1 - No AC in the heat wave This week's Help Me Brian letter comes from a couple in Billerica, Mass. The two purchased a home last August knowing that the upstairs air conditioner was weak. This summer, their luck ran out.
	Monday, July 18 - Old faucets need repair A New Hampshire resident needs some old faucets repaired and Brian heeds the call. He called in a little help with this one.
	Monday, June 27 - Weather stripping Brian is called in to fix damage done by some curious cats. He shares an easy way to fix weather stripping picked apart by the family pet.
	Monday, June 20 - Ceiling fan Brian takes on a special project to help a sick girl in Medford, Mass.
	Monday, June 6 - Garage floor project Brian Gurry tackles a garage floor repair with a sledgehammer.
	Monday, May 30 - Removing carpet Brian Gurry shows how to get rid of old wall-to-wall.
	Friday, May 27 - Toolbox essentials American Builder Brian Gurry shows us what you can't miss.
	Monday, May 9 - Do-it-yourself backsplash Brian heads to Londonderry, N.H. to update a kitchen's overall look.
	Monday, Apr. 25 - Sump Pump 101 Brian installs a new sump pump.
	Monday, Apr. 18 - Bifold Door Brian gets a bifold door back on track.
	Monday, Apr. 11 - Dryer Vent Brian heads to Arlington to help homeowner make sense of dryer vent system.
	Monday, Apr. 4 - Clogged Drains Brian heads to his house where there's a hairy situation with clogged drains.
	Monday, Feb. 7 - Ice Dams Brian demonstrates how to properly and safely remove snow from your roof.

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