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Home Improvement: Season 2, Episode 23

To Build or Not to Build (5 May 1993)

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At home: Mother's day is approaching and Tim wants to prove to Jill that he and the boys can actually buy something from the heart. In Tool Time: Tim presents Binford products that clear ... See full summary »

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At home: Mother's day is approaching and Tim wants to prove to Jill that he and the boys can actually buy something from the heart. In Tool Time: Tim presents Binford products that clear drain and toilet clogs. Surprisingly, there is no catastrophe. Tim demonstrates how to pour a concrete foundation. Sadly, again no catastrophe. Written by Toni Tapola, Finland

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The title is based upon the often used quote from Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet': "To be or not to be." See more »

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