From a Manhattan apartment to an art gallery in trendy Soho to a complete home renovation project in Jamaica Queens, DIY Network's Under Construction offers a raw look at the ins and outs of contract work, as well as some tell-it-like-it-is, no-holds-barred contractors. Get the inside track on working with contractors, and see how they handle practical how-to projects.

Watch Under Construction Wednesdays @ 9:30 pm ET.

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Custom Mahogany Door
Custom Mahogany Door

The guys from Design Tech argue over whether to take on a low profit and big headache job of building a pair of custom mahogany doors.

Palanca Knows Best
Palanca Knows Best

Once again the boys at Design Tech are butting heads about how to run the business. Johnny D. chooses to focus on their new development at Lincoln Place, while Palanca favors the hands on construction of a renovation at Kate's place.

A Lolly a Day
A Lolly a Day

All attention is turned toward a major structural project at Design Tech as a deadline quickly approaches. In order to keep from going far over budget, Tommy, Johnny D., and Palanca have to roll up their sleeves.

Subcontractors
Subcontractors

Once again Johnny D. and Palanca are occupied by different priorities. Palanca spends his time installing custom cabinets for a client at First St. All the while Johnny D. is busy with the various subcontractors at Lincoln Place.

A Screw Grows in Brooklyn
A Screw Grows in Brooklyn

Work begins at Bond Street and gets off on a rocky start. Palanca spends his time at Second St. once again, doing a custom refurbishing job on some old worn-in staircases.

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John DeSilvia and John Palanca

About Under Construction:

Under Construction goes deep into the world of big-city construction. The show follows John DeSilvia and John Palanca, owners of Design Tech in Brooklyn, as they build, demolish, renovate and refurbish projects all over New York. Beyond the massive construction projects, JD and Palanca deal with the daily drama of their small business including demanding clients, strict city officials and staffers with questionable work ethics. Funny, exciting and innovative, Under Construction breaks the mold of Do-It-Yourself television.

Show Host: John DeSilvia

Show Host: John Palanca

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