Ep 17. Room For Change

Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor gets himself into yet another bind in the season 3 episode, "Room For Change." The episode opens with Tim and his wife, Jill, discussing the state of their home and how they might improve it. Their three sons are getting older and have outgrown their rooms, which means the Taylors need some additional space.

Tim, being Tim, decides that the solution is to knock out a wall and create a more open floor plan. As he starts tearing down the wall, his neighbor, Wilson, stops by to warn him about the potential pitfalls of a DIY home renovation. Of course, Tim ignores the warning and continues to make a mess of things.

Jill, meanwhile, is less than thrilled with the chaos in the house. She's also dealing with her own professional struggles, as her boss keeps undermining her at work. This leads to a tense confrontation between Jill and Tim, as they both try to deal with the stress in their lives.

Eventually, Tim realizes that he's in over his head with the renovations and calls in a professional. However, the contractor turns out to be less competent than Tim had hoped, and the situation continues to spiral out of control.

To make matters worse, Tim's sister-in-law, Robin, comes to visit. She's a perfectionist and constantly criticizes the mess in the Taylor house. This adds to the tension already present in the home and creates further problems for the Taylors.

In the end, the family comes together to make the best of a difficult situation. They work together to clean up the mess and create a beautiful new space in their home. The episode ends with the family enjoying a meal together in the new living room, happy and relieved to have made it through the experience.

Overall, "Room For Change" is a classic episode of Home Improvement that showcases the show's signature mix of humor and heart. While Tim's DIY schemes may be misguided, his dedication to his family and his desire to create a better home for them is always admirable. The episode also tackles some serious issues, such as workplace sexism and family tension, in a way that feels honest and relatable. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode for its classic comedic moments and the heartfelt message at its core.