About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Nocturnal Nuisances
Aired 26 October 2011 • 20 min
Bats and bed bugs are let loose in the house to show how they can be removed.
2. Wind Damage
Aired 4 November 2011 • 20 min
How to fix common ceiling fan problems; Recovering from wind damage. Included: a tree is uprooted near the home.
3. Down the Drain
Aired 9 November 2011 • 20 min
Damage from a water leak is created.
4. Sticks and Stones
Aired 18 November 2011 • 20 min
Deck railings are destroyed with the help of MMA fighters, then repaired; motocross riders wreck the gravel driveway.
5. Accidents Upon Entry
Aired 2 December 2011 • 20 min
Entryway disasters are created for glass sliding doors and garage doors.
6. Waxy Build-up
Aired 28 December 2011 • 20 min
Issues with wax accumulation.
7. Small But Mighty
Aired 23 December 2011 • 20 min
Little things that do damage. Included: 20 children are let loose in a living room; a dust storm is created.
8. Unexpected Impact
Aired 6 January 2012 • 20 min
Unexpected flying objects and the damage they cause.
9. Plumbing Problems
Aired 13 January 2012 • 20 min
Tips for installing a garbage disposal; what to do when pipes freeze and burst, and how to prevent it from happening.
10. Daily Damage
Aired 20 January 2012 • 20 min
Tips for repairing damage to a kitchen countertop and stopping shower leaks.
11. In the Dark
Aired 27 January 2012 • 20 min
The importance of proper lighting is explored with a nocturnal obstacle course filled with things folks can bump into in the dark. Also: "Cool Tools" host Chris Grundy uses his bevy of power tools to demonstrate what not to do when the DIY bug bites.
12. Terra Un-firma
Aired 3 February 2012 • 20 min
Dealing with lawn damage caused by animals; tips for framing an exterior wall, including windows and doors.
13. Shaky Ground
Aired 10 February 2012 • 20 min
Dealing with squeaking floors. Included: a dance competition to see what kind of foot-stomping creates the most squeaks.