At first, things seemed to be going okay for the accountant turned handyman. Jim Raspberry helps demo the home and even has the wise idea to preserve a few of its sturdier items for reuse. But while he excels at tearing things down, putting them back together is a different story. For a guy who's so good with numbers, it surprises the Napiers and their crew that the measurements for the door frame are more than just a few inches off.
"We trusted him with some measurements," the installers reveal to Ben when he questions whether or not the frame is centered. However, Jim won't be dissuaded, vowing to fix the problem and persevere — only to be bested by the doors once again when it comes to the installation. Jim chalks it up to a learning process, while Erin admits in an interview, "I think everybody deserves second chances, third chances too, sometimes, maybe fourths." Ben then quickly grabs a power tool to remedy the situation.
Fortunately, Jim eventually proves himself, though it's not on the job site. Ben is blown away by Jim's woodworking skills while at his shop, Scotsman Co., particularly his technique on the lathe. Still, by the time the project nears its end, Jim is more than ready to sign off on "Home Town." As Erin releases her cousin from his duties, Jim emphatically nods, "This is the end of the line."
