Home Again with Bob Vila

1. Cape-style Home: Clearing the Lot

Air Date: 1990-09-03

Construction begins on a Cape Cod-style home being built in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. Included: the lot is cleared and cement is poured for the foundation of the house.

2. Cape-style Home: Ell and Deck

Air Date: 1990-09-10

A recycled "ell" is added,and a first-floor deck is built. Also: tips on ordering lumber.

3. Cape-style Home: Wall Construction

Air Date: 1990-09-17

Bob visits Barbara Gooddale in her authentic antique Cape Cod house to get a feel for the style and practicality of this design; back at our house, the crew frames, raises, and springbraces the walls.

4. Cape-style Home: Staircase and Roof

Air Date: 1990-09-24

A staircase is built and the second floor is toured. Also: Bob Vila visits a shingle plant in Delaware.

5. Cape-style Home: Ceiling, Roof and Plumbing

Air Date: 1990-10-01

Some demolition is done on the old ell to prepare it for renovation; ceiling joists and roof rafters go up in the new section of the house, and we see some rough plumbing work. Bob and Ryley discuss the budget.

6. Cape-style Home: Bulkhead, Trim and Roofing

Air Date: 1990-10-08

A bulkhead is installed; a soffet, facia and drip edge are added to the front of the house. Also: asphalt shingles and a ridge vent.

7. Cape-style Home: Joining the Old Ell

Air Date: 1990-10-15

The old ell is joined to the new construction, with some demolition done to make room for a shed dormer and a slider door. Bob visits the Wes-Pine wooden window factory in Hanover, Massachusetts, and comes back to install a window in our house.

8. Cape-style Home: Front Door, Shingles and Plumbing

Air Date: 1990-10-22

Bob and Ryley install the pre-hung front door and visit Shepley Wood Products to see how it was made. Dean Fraser shows us how to apply cedar shingles, and Tom Higham demonstrates how to join copper plumbing for the bathroom lavatory.

9. Cape-style Home: Wiring, Clapboards and Window Trim

Air Date: 1990-10-29

Bob goes over the electrical wiring with John Hickey, cedar clapboards are put up, and Hand Cassidy explains insulation ratings. Our contractor Ryley puts exterior trim up around the windows.

10. Cape-style Home: Kitchen Design and Septic System

Air Date: 1990-11-05

Bob discusses the kitchen layout with designer Amy O'Haire, then visits her showroom. Claude Daigle demonstrates his drywall techniques, and John Aalto talks us through the installation of the septic system.

11. Cape-style Home: Paneling, Furnace and Tile

Air Date: 1990-11-13

Our contractor Ryley shows us how to put up the pine interior paneling in the living room; Bob checks out the furnace and ducting with installer Scott Glista, and watches John Boardman apply bathroom floor tile.

12. Cape-style Home: Floor Painting and Bathroom Vanity

Air Date: 1990-11-19

Artisan Terry Maiche shows us two inexpensive ways to dress up a floor with paint: spattering and stenciling. Ryley builds a bathroom vanity, and Bob talks about exterior paints and stains with painter Paul Stoliker.

13. Cape-style Home: Landscaping and House Tour

Air Date: 1990-11-26

Bob discusses landscaping with specialist Susan Hofer--sod, a gravel driveway, brickwork, fences, perennials. We tour the smart finished exterior with Ryley, and the gorgeous interior with renowned decorator Ann Hill.

14. Two-family Greystone: House and Neighborhood Tour

Air Date: 1990-12-03

Now in Chicago, Bob takes a driving tour with realtor Catherine Caravette of our new neighborhood, Wicker Park, and of nearby upscale Lincoln Park. We check out our old greystone two-flat and visit a home that's been comparably renovated.

15. Two-family Greystone: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins

Air Date: 1990-12-10

Bob discusses plans with local architect Bill Bauhs, and takes a tour of downtown Chicago's striking modern buildings with architectural historian Susan Benjamin. Back at our house, we meet our general contractor, Ron Gan, and begin demolition.

16. Two-family Greystone: Engineered Beams and Plumbing

Air Date: 1990-12-17

Bob and Ron discuss the removal and shoring up of bearing walls, to be replaced by special engineered beams. We visit Macmillan-Bloedel's Parallam Plant in British Columbia, and plumber Don McPoland shows us how water service is connected to the house.

17. Two-family Greystone: Parallam and Iron Beam

Air Date: 1990-12-24

The crew installs a Parallam beam in the living room and iron beams in the back masonry wall. Ron Gan and Bill Bauhs talk budget and convince Bob to renovate the basement as well, so we take a visit to the Pella Window factory in Pella, Iowa.

18. Two-family Greystone: Basement Excavation Begins

Air Date: 1990-12-31

Scott Smith's excavation crew digs out the basement to make room for a basement slab. Bob discusses heating systems for the rental units with installer Kirk Rustman, and Ron Gan explains the advantages of using metal wall studs in the kitchen.

19. Two-family Greystone: Electrical Work Begins

Air Date: 1991-01-07

The concrete basement floor is poured, leveled, and screeded; our contractor Ron repairs a broken window pane the old-fashioned way, and Bob discusses the electrical layout for the first floor with electrician Slav Witowski.

20. Two-family Greystone: Plumbing Continues

Air Date: 1991-01-14

Bob goes downtown to the Merchandise Mart to see a selection of bathroom fixtures. Back at our greystone, plumber Dan Macias replaces an old toilet and our contractor talks us through bricking in for, and installation of, a smaller bathroom window.

21. Two-family Greystone: Plaster and Drywall Work

Air Date: 1991-01-21

Drywall and plaster work is discussed. Also: a visit to a drywall plant in Delaware.

22. Two-family Greystone: Budgeting and Tiling

Air Date: 1991-01-28

A review of the project's budget and progress. Also: a trip to an appliance showroom, and the bathroom floor is prepped and tiled.

23. Two-family Greystone: Lighting and Flooring

Air Date: 1991-02-03

Wooden floors are refinished and new windows are installed. Also: a visit to a light-fixtures store.

24. Two-family Greystone: Landscaping Begins

Air Date: 1991-02-10

Kitchen cabinets are installed and the landscaping work begins.

25. Two-family Greystone: Flooring and Stairs

Air Date: 1991-02-17

Installed: a basement staircase. Also: a visit to a flooring plant.

26. Two-family Greystone: House Tour

Air Date: 1991-02-24

Kitchen countertops are mounted. Also: a tour of the home with an interior decorator.

27. Coach House: Coach House Tour

Air Date: 1991-03-04

Bob and contractor Ron Gan look around our next projectan old deserted "coach house." Architectural historian Susan Benjamin gives us a tour of some of Chicago's 19th-century landmark buildings downtown.

28. Coach House: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins

Air Date: 1991-03-11

Bob discusses plans for the coach house with our architect, Mike Morgan, and with contractor Ron Gan; demolition begins. Brick worker Dan Webb explains how the brick facade is power-washed to remove several layers of ugly paint.

29. Coach House: Excavation Begins

Air Date: 1991-03-18

Bob tours architect Frank Lloyd Wright's studio and sees some houses Wright designed in Greater Chicago. Back at the coach house, the basement is excavated and steel beams are put into the back wall to make room for a garage door.

31. Coach House: Roof Demolition

Air Date: 1991-04-01

The Eagle roofing crew strips several ancient layers of old roofing, and a section of the roof is removed to make room for a new dormer. Bob explains how the dormer will provide more living space, and visits the IKO roofing shingle plant.

33. Coach House: Fireplace and Staircase

Air Date: 1991-04-15

Bob tours the Hill Arboretum, an apartment project adapted for the physically challenged. Back at the coach house, a fireplace dealer explains the new zero-clearance fireplace and an ironmonger constructs an entryway balcony and staircase.

37. Coach House: Project Status, Cabinets and Whirlpool Tub Installed

Air Date: 1991-05-13

Bob tours the completed living room and dining room of the coach house, then reviews work done on the heating system. We see the base cabinets installed in the kitchen and a whirlpool tub installed in the master bedroom.

38. Coach House: Finishing Touches and Landscaping

Air Date: 1991-05-20

Bob installs the finishing touches in the coach house kitchen, including some galvanized steel features. We go outside to plant a tree and landscape the little entryway garden, and Bob checks out the painting of the brick facade.

39. Coach House: House Tour

Air Date: 1991-05-27

Bob takes the grand tour of the finished coach house exterior with Ron, our contractor. We go inside to see the decorating job that the team of Rita Miller and Bill Waggoner have done, and to watch them add a special touch to the decor.

1. Split-level Ranch: Selecting the House

Air Date: 1991-09-02

A new project is introduced: the renovation of a 17-year-old ranch-style house in Plymouth, Mass. Included: a look at other homes in Plymouth.

2. Split-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling

Air Date: 1991-09-09

The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.

3. Split-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition

Air Date: 1991-09-16

Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.

4. Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows

Air Date: 1991-09-23

Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.

5. Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors

Air Date: 1991-09-30

A broken storm window is replaced; tile work is started in the bathroom; a bathroom vanity is installed. Also: a tour of a tile factory in Florida.

6. Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors

Air Date: 1991-10-07

Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

7. Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl Floor

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Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.

8. Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck

Air Date: 1991-10-21

Colonial-style molding and a mantelpiece are installed in the living room; the backyard deck is completed. Also: a visit to the home of John Adams (1735-1826) in Quincy, Massachusetts.

9. Split-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor

Air Date: 1991-10-28

A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.

10. Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling

Air Date: 1991-11-04

A decorator offers suggestions on choosing wallpaper; a paperhanger demonstrates his craft in the living room. Also: a floor is installed in the family room; a front door is crafted.

11. Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis

Air Date: 1991-11-11

Wiring is installed for a Colonial-style light fixture and a the refrigerator's icemaker is hooked up. Also: a trellis is constructed in the front yard.

12. Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction

Air Date: 1991-11-18

Bob constructs a plate rack for the dining room and shops for carpet for the living room. Outside, shrubs are transplanted, perennials are planted and the lawn is sodded.

13. Split-level Ranch: House Tour

Air Date: 1991-11-25

The finished house is toured, including the basement rec room, and the designer discusses the Colonial decor. Also: a look at the outside elements such as landscaping, gutters and a trellis.

14. Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House

Air Date: 1991-12-02

Bob goes hunting for a house to remodel in Naples, Florida. He tours the 'Cracker' cottage he plans to renovate, then looks at similar, recently revamped cottage for inspiration.

15. Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning

Air Date: 1991-12-09

A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.

16. Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets

Air Date: 1991-12-16

The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.

17. Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint

Air Date: 1991-12-23

Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.

18. Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors

Air Date: 1991-12-30

Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.

19. Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling

Air Date: 1992-01-27

Included: the pool is tiled; drywall is installed in the living room; the carport is made into a garden area. Also: a visit to the development project in New York.

20. Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen

Air Date: 1992-02-03

Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.

21. Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower

Air Date: 1992-02-06

Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.

25. Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall

Air Date: 1992-02-20

The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.

26. Cracker Cottage: House Tour

Air Date: 1992-02-24

A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.

1. Victorian: Selecting the Site

Air Date: 1992-09-07

Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

2. Victorian: Clearing the Lot

Air Date: 1992-09-14

Bob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a tour of a Newport, R.I., mansion.

3. Victorian: Foundation and Framing

Air Date: 1992-09-21

A cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in Cape May, N.J., one of America's oldest resort towns.

4. Victorian: Raising the Walls

Air Date: 1992-09-28

Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.

5. Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site

Air Date: 1992-10-05

A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.

6. Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing

Air Date: 1992-10-12

A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a walk through Lucy the Elephant, a tourist exhibit on the New Jersey shore, and a look at how to build PVC wastes and vents.

7. Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles

Air Date: 1992-10-19

Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.

8. Victorian: Insulation and Wiring

Air Date: 1992-10-26

Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.

9. Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry

Air Date: 1992-11-02

Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.

10. Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling

Air Date: 1992-11-09

Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.

11. Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath

Air Date: 1992-11-16

Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.

12. Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling

Air Date: 1992-11-23

A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.

13. Victorian: House Tour

Air Date: 1992-11-30

A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.

14. Beach House: Selecting the Site

Air Date: 1992-12-07

Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.

15. Beach House: House Tour

Air Date: 1992-12-14

Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.

17. Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation

Air Date: 1992-12-28

The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.

18. Beach House: Building the Staircase

Air Date: 1993-01-04

California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.

19. Beach House: Framing and Insulation

Air Date: 1993-01-11

Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.

20. Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System

Air Date: 1993-01-18

Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.

21. Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing

Air Date: 1993-01-25

The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").

22. Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco

Air Date: 1993-02-01

Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.

23. Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door

Air Date: 1993-02-08

The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.

24. Beach House: Tile Layout

Air Date: 1993-02-15

Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.

25. Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets

Air Date: 1993-02-22

A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.

2. Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal

Air Date: 1993-09-14

Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.

3. Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters

Air Date: 1993-09-21

The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.

4. Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction

Air Date: 1993-09-27

Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.

5. Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase

Air Date: 1993-10-04

A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.

7. Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation

Air Date: 1993-10-18

Installing an electrical system and picture windows.

8. Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower

Air Date: 1993-10-25

Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.

9. Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof

Air Date: 1993-11-01

Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.

10. Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing

Air Date: 1993-11-08

Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.

11. Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System

Air Date: 1993-11-15

Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.

12. Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass

Air Date: 1993-11-22

Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.

13. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting

Air Date: 1993-11-29

Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.

14. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall

Air Date: 1993-12-06

Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.

15. Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets

Air Date: 1993-12-13

Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.

16. Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment

Air Date: 1993-12-20

Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.

17. Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity

Air Date: 1993-12-27

Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.

18. Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring

Air Date: 1994-01-03

A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.

19. Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves

Air Date: 1994-01-11

A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.

20. Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding

Air Date: 1994-01-17

Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.

21. Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops

Air Date: 1994-01-24

European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.

22. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System

Air Date: 1994-01-31

Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.

23. Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting

Air Date: 1994-02-08

Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.

24. Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish

Air Date: 1994-02-15

Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.

25. Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation

Air Date: 1994-02-22

Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.

26. Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour

Air Date: 1994-03-01

A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.

1. Federal-style Home: Selecting the Site

Air Date: 1994-09-05

Bob Vila takes a carriage tour of Charleston, South Carolina to bserves the historic architecture and discuss restoration techniques.

2. Federal-style Home: Discussing the New Addition

Air Date: 1994-09-12

Putting an addition onto a house. Also: restoring a plaster cornice.

3. Federal-style Home: Installing Windows and Repairing the Roof

Air Date: 1994-09-19

Repairing a slate roof. Also: a garden tour in historical Charleston, South Carolina.

4. Federal-style Home: Molding Plaster Details

Air Date: 1994-09-26

Applying plaster details to a restored cornice. Also: a tour of a Georgian mansion in Charleston, South Carolina.

5. Federal-style Home: Drywall Joints and Glass Cabinet Doors

Air Date: 1994-10-03

The restoration of an antique plaster cornice is finalized. Also: a tour of a Civil War-era mansion.

6. Federal-style Home: Painting the Siding and Installing Shutters

Air Date: 1994-10-10

Projects include stripping siding, repainting and shutter installation. Also: a look at Georgian architecture.

7. Federal-style Home: Building the Portico and Restoring the Fireplaces

Air Date: 1994-10-17

Restoring a fireplace, installing a mantel, and constructing a portico.

9. Federal-style Home: House Tour and Decorative Painting

Air Date: 1994-10-31

The final touches are put on the restored Federal-style mansion.

10. Greenhouse: House Tour and Demolition

Air Date: 1994-11-07

A tour of the solarium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston kicks off a greenhouse project. Included: the architect discusses the construction plans.

12. Greenhouse: Attaching Steel Uprights

Air Date: 1994-11-21

Insulation is installed in the greenhouse. Also: a look at two Boston solariums.

13. Greenhouse: Building Masonry Walls

Air Date: 1994-11-28

Bob Vila visits two greenhouses at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN.

14. Greenhouse: Heating and Ventilating System

Air Date: 1994-12-05

Heating and ventilating systems are installed in the greenhouse. Also: an Indiana limestone factory is toured.

16. Greenhouse: Adding Stucco and Laying a Stone Floor

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Stucco is added to the walls of the greenhouse, and a blue stone floor is installed. Also: landscaping ideas for the surrounding yard.

17. Greenhouse: Greenhouse Tour

Air Date: 1994-12-26

Guest Martha Stewart tours the completed greenhouse and helps the owner select plants during a visit to a nursery.

18. Cabin in the Woods: Foundation, Framing and Septic System

Air Date: 1995-01-02

The foundation is laid for a small weekend getaway cottage in the woods, and a septic system is installed.

19. Cabin in the Woods: Framing the Cabin

Air Date: 1995-01-09

Bob Vila tours Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house near Uniontown, PA.

20. Cabin in the Woods: Framing and Chimney

Air Date: 1995-01-16

A chimney is built. Also: a Connecticut brick factory is toured.

21. Cabin in the Woods: Installing Skylights and Framing Staircase

Air Date: 1995-01-23

Windows are installed in the cabin and the staircase is framed.

22. Cabin in the Woods: Installing Windows and Doors

Air Date: 1995-01-30

Skylights and doors are installed in the cottage.

23. Cabin in the Woods: Electrical and Plumbing Work

Air Date: 1995-02-06

Electricity and plumbing are installed in the cottage. Also: a cabin in New York's Adirondack Mountains is toured.

24. Cabin in the Woods: Interior Finishes

Air Date: 1995-02-13

New technology in the building industry.

25. Cabin in the Woods: Installing the Kitchen and Patio

Air Date: 1995-02-20

An energy-efficient kitchen is installed in the cabin, while landscaping begins outside.

26. Cabin in the Woods: Cabin Tour

Air Date: 1995-02-27

The weekend getaway cottage is completed.

1. Kitchen Remodel: Project Introduced

Air Date: 1995-09-04

A look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some ideas with a tropical theme.

2. Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure

Air Date: 1995-09-11

Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.

3. Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls

Air Date: 1995-09-18

The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.

4. Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping

Air Date: 1995-09-25

The work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.

5. Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish

Air Date: 1995-10-02

A stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transported stone by stone to Florida by William Randolph Hearst.

6. Kitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a Partition

Air Date: 1995-10-09

The new floor is integrated with the old and work is begun on a family-room partition. Also: the installation of a new air-conditioning unit and roof insulation.

7. Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window

Air Date: 1995-10-16

After the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours a restaurant kitchen at a local Cuban-American eatery.

8. Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction

Air Date: 1995-10-23

A spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped like a slice of tropical fruit.

9. Kitchen Remodel: Installing Tile

Air Date: 1995-10-30

Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.

10. Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop

Air Date: 1995-11-06

Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.

11. Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill

Air Date: 1995-11-13

Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.

12. Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System

Air Date: 1995-11-20

A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.

13. Kitchen Remodel: House Tour

Air Date: 1995-11-27

Work on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws for bevels, rip cuts and specialty work.

14. Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour

Air Date: 1995-12-04

A new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space while keeping to a strict budget.

15. Master Bedroom: Building the Foundation

Air Date: 1995-12-11

Building a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement firm to see how the material is made to order for the job.

16. Master Bedroom: Framing Partitions

Air Date: 1995-12-18

A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.

17. Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles

Air Date: 1995-12-25

A demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roof of the Newton addition.

18. Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition

Air Date: 1996-01-01

Bob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.

19. Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles

Air Date: 1996-01-08

Work continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching red cedar shingles to exterior walls.

20. Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim

Air Date: 1996-01-15

Making the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a visit to a contractor's workshop to see how specialty molding is milled.

21. Master Bedroom: Deck Work

Air Date: 1996-01-22

To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.

22. Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation

Air Date: 1996-01-29

Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.

24. Master Bedroom: Painting and Tiling

Air Date: 1996-02-12

Tips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.

25. Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping

Air Date: 1996-02-19

Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.

26. Master Bedroom: House Tour

Air Date: 1996-02-26

A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.

1. Shingle Style: Starting the Project

Air Date: 1996-09-02

Bob Vila prepares to restore his own home by inspecting it inside and out. Also: a tour of Harvard Square with architectural historian Brian Pfeiffer provides a look at the influences on area builders.

2. Shingle Style: Demolition Begins

Air Date: 1996-09-09

As work begins on the project, Bob Vila offers tips on demolishing a structure. Also: a look at the architect's renovation plans and a tour of historic houses in the neighborhood.

3. Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam

Air Date: 1996-09-16

As reconstruction begins, the crew corrects a structural flaw with a new beam and starts overhauling the plumbing. Also: a tour of what remains of the house after the demolition.

4. Shingle Style: Working On the Roof

Air Date: 1996-09-23

As structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.

5. Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement

Air Date: 1996-09-30

Work begins on turning the basement into a combination exercise room and workshop, with Bob Vila sharing tips on concrete slab floors. Also: a trip to a Georgia sawmill to see lumber being prepared.

6. Shingle Style: Framing and Additions

Air Date: 1996-10-07

Bob Vila evaluates progress on the Cambridge, MA, project. Also: a tour of the historic Longfellow House, onetime residence of George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

7. Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring

Air Date: 1996-10-14

Roofers replace the shingles and install copper lining to rebuild the gutters. Meanwhile, an electrician explains the project's extensive rewiring. Also: examples of fine woodwork and stained glass.

8. Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation

Air Date: 1996-10-21

Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.

9. Shingle Style: Working On the Deck

Air Date: 1996-10-28

Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.

10. Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems

Air Date: 1996-11-04

Bob Vila oversees the installation of a heating, air-conditioning and ventilation unit. In the bathroom, radiant heat is installed, and around the house, the electrical work is inspected.

11. Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering

Air Date: 1996-11-11

Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.

12. Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior

Air Date: 1996-11-18

Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.

13. Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting

Air Date: 1996-11-25

Work begins on the grounds as a landscape architect helps formulate plans. Meanwhile, the new deck takes shape and a parking pad is laid out near the back door.

14. Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail

Air Date: 1996-12-02

The crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.

15. Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling

Air Date: 1996-12-09

Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.

16. Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor

Air Date: 1996-12-16

A hardwood floor is installed; work is done on the dressing rooms in the master bedroom; and a water-purification system is installed in the basement.

17. Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint

Air Date: 1996-12-23

The exterior paint color is chosen and the necessary prep work needed for the job is assessed. Windows are restored, and in the kitchen, cabinets are installed. Also: a trip to the Pennsylvania factory where the cabinets were manufactured.

18. Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation

Air Date: 1996-12-30

In conjunction with the installation of the toilet and vanity at the Cambridge, MA, project site, Bob Vila tours the Wisconsin factory where the bath fixtures are made. Also: the master suite gets new closets.

19. Shingle Style: Installing Tile

Air Date: 1997-01-06

Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.

20. Shingle Style: Landscaping

Air Date: 1997-01-13

The landscaping begins. Retaining-wall materials are used to create an elevated terrace and the backyard patio is paved. Also: a profile of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

21. Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping

Air Date: 1997-01-13

Landscapers begin planting on the terrace. In the kitchen, new countertops are installed before the sink and a faucet are put in. Also: a vist to the Burpee Seeds gardens.

22. Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves

Air Date: 1997-01-28

Built-in bookshelves are added to the library. Also: a period light fixture is refurbished, a dimmer-switch system is installed, and a stairway balustrade is reconstructed.

23. Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping

Air Date: 1997-01-13

Storm windows are installed, a faux paint finish is applied to walls in the master bedroom, and planting in the yard is completed. Also: landscape architects explain changes that were made to meet city requirements.

24. Shingle Style: Interior Decorating

Air Date: 1997-02-10

Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.

25. Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One

Air Date: 1997-02-17

An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.

26. Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two

Air Date: 1997-02-24

A look at the fabrics, colors, and furnishings inside the completed house. Also: a lockset is installed in the powder-room door and shower doors are added in the master bathroom.

1. Craftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction

Air Date: 1997-09-01

A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.

2. Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering

Air Date: 1997-09-08

A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.

3. Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows

Air Date: 1997-09-15

Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.

4. Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing

Air Date: 1997-09-22

Interior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.

5. Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade

Air Date: 1997-09-29

Vintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.

6. Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch

Air Date: 1997-10-06

The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.

7. Craftsman Bungalow: Working On the Pool

Air Date: 1997-10-13

Green Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.

8. Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation

Air Date: 1997-10-20

At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.

9. Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation

Air Date: 1997-10-27

The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.

10. Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids

Air Date: 1997-11-03

The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.

11. Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets

Air Date: 1997-11-10

A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.

12. Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing

Air Date: 1997-11-17

Damaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.

13. Craftsman Bungalow: House Tour

Air Date: 1997-11-24

Bob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.

14. Dream Garage: Project Introduction

Air Date: 1997-12-01

Plans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.

15. Dream Garage: Working On the Foundation

Air Date: 1997-12-08

Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.

16. Dream Garage: More Foundation Work

Air Date: 1997-12-15

As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.

17. Dream Garage: Framing the Garage

Air Date: 1997-12-22

A look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.

18. Dream Garage: Framing and Decking

Air Date: 1997-12-29

New decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.

19. Dream Garage: Insulating the Garage

Air Date: 1998-01-05

Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.

20. Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding

Air Date: 1998-01-12

Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.

21. Dream Garage: Skylights and Metal Roofing

Air Date: 1998-01-19

Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.

22. Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features

Air Date: 1998-01-26

Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.

23. Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling

Air Date: 1998-02-02

A horticulturalist shares general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.

24. Dream Garage: Heating and Lighting

Air Date: 1998-02-09

A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.

25. Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage

Air Date: 1998-02-16

The interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.

26. Dream Garage: Barn Tour

Air Date: 1998-02-23

Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.

1. Accessible Home: Housing Project Introduced

Air Date: 1998-09-07

In a neighborhood outside of Boston, work begins on an affordable housing unit for a person with disabilities. Included: soil decontamination and foundation excavation.

2. Accessible Home: Framing and Shingling

Air Date: 1998-09-14

Asphalt shingles and flashing are added to the roof, and walls are prepped with special blocking for mounting safety handrails. Also: tips on paneling and working with a culturally diverse crew.

3. Accessible Home: Installing Siding

Air Date: 1998-09-21

A special weather- and fire-resistant siding is installed. Also: finishing the basement work and running electrical wiring.

4. Accessible Home: Insulation and Door Installation

Air Date: 1998-09-28

Insulation work is begun and trenches are dug for the new water service. Also: Boston Mayor Thomas Menino stops by to help install the front door.

5. Accessible Home: Designing for the Disabled

Air Date: 1998-09-28

Bob Vila talks with experts to understand the difference between adaptability and accessibility when designing homes for disabled people.

6. Accessible Home: Building the Railing System

Air Date: 1998-10-12

The railing system is built and integrated with the front porch columns. Also: a tour of Boston's Roxbury community, making a comeback from urban blight.

7. Accessible Home: Building the Railing System Stairs

Air Date: 1998-10-19

Landscaping begins, the modular stair system is anchored, and the front porch ramp is built.

8. Accessible Home: Installing a Tankless Water Heater

Air Date: 1998-10-26

Recessed lighting and a cost-effective tankless water heater are installed. Also: a tour of a lighting manufacturing plant.

9. Accessible Home: Shower Stall and Drywall

Air Date: 1998-11-02

Drywall goes up and plumbing begins on a shower stall designed for wheelchair users. Included: a field trip to learn about new trends in community living.

10. Accessible Home: Accessible Fixtures and Elevator

Air Date: 1998-11-09

The elevator is put in, and bathroom fixtures are installed along with hardware specially designed for people with disabilities.

11. Accessible Home: Energy Efficiency Discussion

Air Date: 1998-11-16

The energy-efficient boiler is installed, and Bob Vila heads to Germany for a tour of the plant where the boiler was made.

12. Accessible Home: Lockset Installation

Air Date: 1998-11-23

A specially designed lock set is installed, along with an energy-efficient, side-by-side washer-dryer.

13. Accessible Home: Accessible Unit Tour

Air Date: 1998-11-30

Bob Vila tours the completed unit, paying special attention to the wheelchair-accessible kitchen with energy-efficient appliances.

14. Loft Conversion: Loft Conversion Initial Tour

Air Date: 1998-12-07

Conversion of an old fur storage building into a residential loft begins in Boston's Leather District. Included: a walking tour of other well-preserved antique commercial buildings in the neighborhood.

15. Loft Conversion: Plumbing, Heating and the 'Big Dig'

Air Date: 1998-12-14

Installation of plumbing and heating begins. Included: a look at the progress of Boston's famous highway project, the 'Big Dig'.

16. Loft Conversion: Plastering the Loft

Air Date: 1998-12-21

Plastering is begun on the project, while Bob Vila takes a trip to Cambridge to meet a landscape architect who converted an industrial building into a spacious home and office.

17. Loft Conversion: Elevating the Kitchen and Bedroom

Air Date: 1998-12-28

A platform is built to raise the kitchen and bedroom above floor level. Included: a visit to a nearby finished loft.

18. Loft Conversion: Paint and Plate Glass Windows

Air Date: 1999-01-04

The entryway and foyer are painted, and the plate glass windows are replaced throughout. Work on the bathroom begins with shower tile installation and lavatory plumbing.

19. Loft Conversion: Framing a Wall With Built-in Cabinets

Air Date: 1999-01-11

Bob Vila addresses the challenge of framing and plastering a 48-foot wall with an almost imperceptible curve. Plus, built-in cabinets are constructed.

20. Loft Conversion: Installing Plumbing Fixtures

Air Date: 1999-01-18

The bathroom progresses with the installation of an electrically powered full-body shower tower, a dual-speed pressurized toilet, and a glass lavatory.

21. Loft Conversion: Installing Stainless Steel Countertops

Air Date: 1999-01-25

Installation of the restaurant-style kitchen is begun, and Bob Vila tours the fabrication shop where the steel materials being used were custom-made.

22. Loft Conversion: Drywall and Plastering Tips

Air Date: 1999-02-01

Bob Vila offers tips on installing precision drywall and plastering in tricky places. Plus, a bookshelf nook is built and stainless steel appliances are installed.

23. Loft Conversion: Installing Track Lighting

Air Date: 1999-02-08

Finishes are installed in the bathroom and elsewhere in the loft, track lighting is put in. Included: a tour of Lightolier's Tech Center to learn about the power of light to change the mood of a space.

24. Loft Conversion: Building a Closet System

Air Date: 1999-02-15

Architect Greg Rochlin is on-site to oversee the fabrication of the hallway closet system-- a multicolored design pieced together in Formica laminate. Lighting designer Markus Earley returns with some snazzy fixtures and controls, and the stackable Maytag washer/dryer unit is installed in the closet.

25. Loft Conversion: Kitchen Work and Shutters

Air Date: 1999-02-22

Work on the restaurant-style kitchen continues, as the wire shelving system is built and the stainless steel range hood is installed.

26. Loft Conversion: Loft Conversion Final Tour

Air Date: 1999-03-01

A tour of the completed conversion project begins with the building's restored facade and ends with the sixth-floor residential loft.

1. Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins

Air Date: 1999-09-06

Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.

2. Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls

Air Date: 1999-09-13

The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.

3. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof

Air Date: 1999-09-20

Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.

4. Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling

Air Date: 1999-09-27

Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.

5. Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof

Air Date: 1999-10-04

Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.

6. Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall

Air Date: 1999-10-11

A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.

7. Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch

Air Date: 1999-10-18

The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.

8. Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation

Air Date: 1999-10-25

Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.

9. Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation

Air Date: 1999-11-01

An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.

10. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen

Air Date: 1999-11-08

Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.

11. Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures

Air Date: 1999-11-15

Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.

12. Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design

Air Date: 1999-11-22

Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.

13. Habitat for Humanity: House Tour

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14. Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour

Air Date: 1999-12-06

Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.

15. Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor

Air Date: 1999-12-13

Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.

16. Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor

Air Date: 1999-12-20

Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.

17. Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration

Air Date: 1999-12-27

Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.

18. Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls

Air Date: 2000-01-03

Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.

19. Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter

Air Date: 2000-01-10

A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.

20. Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards

Air Date: 2000-01-17

Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.

21. Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen

Air Date: 2000-01-24

Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.

22. Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration

Air Date: 2000-01-31

The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.

23. Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested

Air Date: 2000-02-07

Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.

24. Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen

Air Date: 2000-02-14

A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.

25. Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating

Air Date: 2000-02-21

The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.

26. Executive Mansion: Mansion Final Tour

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1. Lifespan House: New Project Begins

Air Date: 2000-09-04

Bob Vila begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country where the focus is on community living.

2. Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor

Air Date: 2000-09-11

Work continues on the first floor, as the walls are framed throughout. Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house, built to demonstrate new building techniques for hurricane safety.

3. Lifespan House: Framing the Roof

Air Date: 2000-09-18

Bob tours the neighborhood of I'On, built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Meanwhile, construction on the roof of the project house continues.

4. Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns

Air Date: 2000-09-06

Masons go to work constructing the fireplace, while columns are put into place on the porch.

5. Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows

Air Date: 2000-09-06

With new windows and French doors being installed, Bob Vila helps apply exterior siding and cedar trim.

6. Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors

Air Date: 2000-09-06

Custom-made garage doors are installed along with a skylight above the family room.

7. Lifespan House: Installing a Stairway

Air Date: 2000-09-06

The framing inspector visits the project site, and contractors put in a pre-built stairway.

8. Lifespan House: Front Porch and Bathroom

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Traditional shutters go up on the front porch, and tile work begins in the bathroom.

9. Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim Work

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The plasterer is hard at work and in the dining room, the carpenter is doing the trim. In the garage, insulation is put in.

10. Lifespan House: Landscaping Begins

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Landscaping begins and a granite vanity top is installed in the first-floor bathroom. Also: a tour Middleton Place, home to exquisite gardens.

11. Lifespan House: Working On the Kitchen

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In the the kitchen, cabinets and appliances are installed, while painters work using historically accurate colors upstairs.

12. Lifespan House: Completing the Living Room

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Workers install the reclaimed lumber living room floor, hang handmade lanterns on the porch, and install new Energy Star appliances.

13. Lifespan House: Final House Tour

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Bob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Griffith is on hand to explain.

4. Vermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the Future

Air Date: 2001-09-24

Framing continues, while in the basement installers put in special wiring to make this farmhouse a "connected home". Also: a tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

5. Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Update

Air Date: 2001-10-01

Metal roofing installation is underway, and the redwood deck is constructed. Included: trimwork on the porch and lessons in farming.

7. Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Painting and Kitchen Cabinet Installation

Air Date: 2001-10-15

Painting has begun on the exterior, while custom cabinets are installed in the kitchen. Also: a tour of Crown Point factory in Claremont, NH.

8. Vermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet Installation

Air Date: 2001-10-22

Trim work is completed in the living room and the fireplace is installed. A window and vanity are added to the master bath.

9. Vermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered Bridges

Air Date: 2001-10-29

Exterior work continues with construction of a new stone wall. Inside the farmhouse, a staircase is built. Also: a look at the heritage of covered bridges in VT.

10. Vermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage Doors

Air Date: 2001-11-05

Work continues in the garage, while home automation solutions are explored inside the residence.

11. Vermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile Installation

Air Date: 2001-11-12

Bob Vila catches up on progress in the home's kitchen, where new appliances have been installed. In the bathroom, tile is applied.

12. Vermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet Installation

Air Date: 2001-11-19

Landscape work begins; inside, carpet is laid down and a new entertainment center is installed. Special appearance: model and designer Kathy Ireland.

13. Vermont Farmhouse: Project Completion

Air Date: 2001-11-26

Bob Vila takes a final tour of the completed farmhouse project, paying special attention to the landscaping, home automation features, and interior design.

14. Victorian Restoration: Initial Tour

Air Date: 2001-12-03

This ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home as well as a former dairy barn also on the property.

15. Victorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and Demolition

Air Date: 2001-12-10

Bob Vila focuses on the barn, a former dairy storage building that will be converted into an artist's studio and office space.

16. Victorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen Layout

Air Date: 2001-12-10

The front door is relocated to accommodate a new larger entranceway, while the design for the kitchen is determined. Also: a tour of Isaac Royall House.

17. Victorian Restoration: Electrical Systems and Wiring and Upstairs Framing

Air Date: 2001-12-24

Rough electrical work is in progress, framing is underway on a new addition, and a new tub and new windows are installed.

18. Victorian Restoration: Roof Work and Lighting

Air Date: 2001-12-31

The barn's roof system gets a makeover, while the interior gets air conditioning. Shingles are added to the exterior, along with a new gutter system.

19. Victorian Restoration: Skylight Installation, Roofing, and Painting

Air Date: 2002-01-07

A tubular skylight is installed, along with new triangular peak windows. Also, exterior painting gets underway.

20. Victorian Restoration: Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New Balcony

Air Date: 2002-01-14

Cellulose insulation is installed, and construction of the second-floor balcony begins.

21. Victorian Restoration: Blue Board Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage Door

Air Date: 2002-01-21

The differences between blue board and drywall are discussed, and special fencing is put in. Also: a tour of the factory where the fencing is made.

22. Victorian Restoration: Work On the Driveway and Finishing the Deck

Air Date: 2002-01-21

Stone pavers are installed in the driveway and deck construction begins. Plaster is applied in the bedrooms, and new barn-style doors are installed in the converted dairy storage building.

23. Victorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water Filtration

Air Date: 2002-01-28

An interlocking laminate floor system being installed, along with a glass-block wall in the master bath and glass-block flooring elsewhere. The water filtration system is also established.

24. Victorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater Installed

Air Date: 2002-02-04

Landscaping gets underway on the Victorian restoration project house property.

25. Victorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets

Air Date: 2002-02-18

Cabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchen. In the master bedroom, a custom closet system is designed.

26. Victorian Restoration: Final House Tour

Air Date: 2002-02-25

The Victorian house in Medford, MA is complete, and Bob Vila guides a tour of the finished restoration, from the pergolas in the yard to the electronics in the home office.

3. Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows

Air Date: 2002-09-16

On the roof, asphalt shingles are installed; back on the ground, windows are put in. Included: home designs of the firm of noted 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills.

4. Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork

Air Date: 2002-03-24

Bob Vila surveys the HVAC ductwork and the crew installs a new radiant heating system. Also: a tour of a the Julia Wood House in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

5. Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles

Air Date: 2002-09-30

Cedar shingles are applied to the roof and a gas fireplace unit is installed on the ground floor. Also: a trip to Canada to see how wood shingles are milled.

8. Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation

Air Date: 2002-10-21

A generator system is installed, while new carriage-style doors make their way onto the garage. Also: a tour of the Jackson homestead in Newton, MA.

9. Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation

Air Date: 2002-10-28

Bob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.

11. Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications

Air Date: 2002-11-11

Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.

12. Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork

Air Date: 2002-11-18

Crown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.

13. Modern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping

Air Date: 2002-11-25

Bob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.

14. Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing

Air Date: 2002-12-02

Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.

15. Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing

Air Date: 2002-12-09

Bob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.

16. Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops

Air Date: 2002-12-16

Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.

17. Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities

Air Date: 2002-12-23

The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.

18. Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour

Air Date: 2002-12-30

Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.

19. Modern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking

Air Date: 2003-01-05

A planter box is constructed for the sunroom. Also, Bob Vila tours Winterthur, a historic estate in Delaware, and The North Bennet Street School, an arts instruction institution in Boston.

20. Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install

Air Date: 2003-01-12

Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.

21. Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing

Air Date: 2003-01-19

Techniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's sustainable forestry operation in Casco, ME.

22. Modern Colonial: Interior Craftwork

Air Date: 2003-01-26

Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.

24. Modern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects

Air Date: 2003-02-10

Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.

25. Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture Making

Air Date: 2003-02-17

The washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.

1. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Welcome to Brooklyn!

Air Date: 2003-09-08

A new project begins in Brooklyn, NY. Bob Vila tours the abandoned warehouse slated to become a three-unit residential building with ground-floor commerical space.

2. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Demolition and Preservation in Brooklyn

Air Date: 2003-09-15

Bob Vila tours the Sweeney Building, which boasts stunning views. Back at the warehouse, demolition is underway. Included: a consult with a preservation expert.

3. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Interior Demolition, Framing With Metal Studs, and Water Taxi Tour

Air Date: 2003-09-22

Interior work and demolition are progressing simultaneously. A new tongue-and-groove plywood subfloor is being installed and basic wall framing has begun. Also: Bob Vila takes a water taxi tour of New York harbor.

4. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Brick Facade Restoration and Period Windows Installed

Air Date: 2003-09-29

Power washing is underway on the façade and new windows are installed. Included: Bob Vila tours the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

7. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Rooftop Work and Wood Floor Installation

Air Date: 2003-10-20

Work on the roof deck continues, while Bob and Chris Vila confer with HVAC and plumbing contractors and hardwood flooring is installed indoors.

8. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Marble Tile, Cherry Cabinets, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music

Air Date: 2003-10-27

Marble tile work is started in the bathroom. In the kitchen, new cabinets are installed, along with a center island. Also: a tour of the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music.

11. Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Roof Deck and High-Tech Bathroom Features

Air Date: 2003-11-17

The roof, deck, and bathroom remodeling near completion. Included: a tour of famed Coney Island.

14. Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Home Construction and Site Preparation

Air Date: 2003-12-08

Bob Vila and crew travel to the Berkshires, located in western Massachusetts, for the prefab construction and on-site assembly of a modular home.

15. Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Construction Details and Foundation Work

Air Date: 2003-12-15

Bob Vila talks on-site with contractors—and in Scranton, with Simplex Industries—about the manufacture and assembly of pre-cast foundation panels.

16. Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Construction, Wiring, and Drywall

Air Date: 2003-12-22

The work underway includes roof assembly, subfloor installation, wall framing, and drywall application in the main living areas of the home.

17. Modular Mountain Retreat: Interior and Exterior Finishes On a Modular Home

Air Date: 2003-12-29

Work continues at the Simplex Industries plant in Scranton, PA. The interior finishes are being installed (hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets and counters, etc.), along with the windows and exterior siding.

18. Modular Mountain Retreat: Assembling a Modular Home

Air Date: 2004-01-05

The main sections of the modular house arrive from the Simplex factory, and the building lot quickly transforms into a home site.

19. Modular Mountain Retreat: Shake Roof and Stone Facade for Modular Home

Air Date: 2004-01-12

The project site is buzzing with activity. As the assembly of the home's main sections nears completion, shingles are installed and stone veneer is applied to the foundation.

20. Modular Mountain Retreat: Panelized Cedar Shingles, a Metal Roof, and the Mount

Air Date: 2004-01-19

The metal roof system is fabricated and set into place. Included: a tour of The Mount, a lavish retreat formerly owned by Edith Wharton.

21. Modular Mountain Retreat: Direct Vent Heat and Composite Deck Materials

Air Date: 2004-01-26

Easy-to-install crown molding is installed, along with a gas fireplace. Meanwhile, decking gets underway outside.

22. Modular Mountain Retreat: Energy Efficient Heat, Column Deck Supports, and the Mount

Air Date: 2004-02-02

Progress continues to be made on the exterior of the modular mountain retreat.

23. Modular Mountain Retreat: Berkshires Architecture, Shakespeare & Co., and Structured Wiring

Air Date: 2004-02-09

Bob Vila takes a final tour of the interior. Also: a visit to one of the Berkshires' artistic centers, Shakespeare and Company.

24. Modular Mountain Retreat: Introducing Elm Court

Air Date: 2004-02-16

Bob Vila makes his first visit to Elm Court, a historic home in Lenox, MA, abandoned for 50 years before restoration.

25. Modular Mountain Retreat: Sound Insulation and Restored Rooms at Elm Court

Air Date: 2004-02-23

Bob Vila continues his tour of the fully-restored rooms at Elm Court in Lenox, MA.

26. Modular Mountain Retreat: Elm Court Decor and Ongoing Restoration

Air Date: 2004-03-01

Bob Vila takes his final tour through Elm Court, paying special attention to the fully restored sections of the exquisite historic mansion.

1. Miami Beach Condo: Miami Real Estate Search

Air Date: 2004-09-13

Bob Vila zeroes in on the Miami condominium market and, with help from architect Michael Pierce, lays out plans to achieve a fresher, airier look and feel in this one-bedroom unit.

2. Miami Beach Condo: Demolition & Designer House Tour

Air Date: 2004-09-20

The crew proceeds to remove carpets and cabinets, while Bob Vila tours a recently remodeled condo in the same complex to gather ideas about small-space design.

3. Miami Beach Condo: Feature Installations and Touring Lincoln Road

Air Date: 2004-09-27

Bob Vila surveys the condo in its post-demolition state. Plumbing work is underway, and pocket doors are installed. Also: a tour of Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

4. Miami Beach Condo: Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Using Glass Shower Tile

Air Date: 2004-10-03

Semi-custom cabinets are installed in the condo's kitchen, and contractors complete the shower stall with vitreous glass tile.

5. Miami Beach Condo: Cork Floors and Custom Countertops

Air Date: 2004-10-11

Bob Vila confronts the remodeling challenge of choosing a flooring material that attenuates sound while retaining a sleek, clean look. In the kitchen, counter tops are installed.

6. Miami Beach Condo: Installing Bath Fixtures and a Water Cooled HVAC System

Air Date: 2004-10-18

The bathroom gets a contemporary update, as contractors install a suite of new. Also: the HVAC unit is set up in a closet, and Bob Vila tours a Pierce Allen designed Miami apartment.

7. Miami Beach Condo: Inset Bar, Art-Glass Pocket Doors, and Refurbished Aluminum Sliders

Air Date: 2004-10-25

The inset bar is completed; art glass is selected for the pocket doors; and the original aluminum sliders to the balcony are completely refurbished to work, and look like new.

8. Miami Beach Condo: Finishes Make the Remodel Complete

Air Date: 2004-11-01

Bob Vila tours the completely remodeled Miami Beach condo, which has been transformed into a light filled and stylish vacation getaway.

9. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: A New Lift for a Manhattan Brownstone

Air Date: 2004-11-08

Bob Vila reviews the history of Manhattan Brownstones and tours the project space Also: a tour of Central Park in New York City.

10. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Demolition in the Manhattan Brownstone

Air Date: 2004-11-15

Cornice molding is discovered intact, and brickwork is removed to accommodate the installation of a new fireplace in the Manhattan Brownstone.

11. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Building Affordable Homes On Cape Cod

Air Date: 2004-11-22

Bob Vila heads to Mashpee, MA, where a state law is helping to put higher-density, affordable housing in place for families in the community.

12. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Falmouth's Model for Quality Affordable Housing

Air Date: 2004-11-29

Bob Vila tours an affordable housing development in nearby Falmouth, MA.

13. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Foundations and Framing

Air Date: 2004-12-06

At the Mashpee, MA, project site, foundation and framing work is underway. Included: how nail guns revolutionized the building industry.

14. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Hardwood Floors, Traditional Plaster, and Fiberglass Drywall

Air Date: 2004-12-13

Bob Vila returns to New York City's Upper West Side, where trades of all kinds are continuing work on the Brownstone floor-through apartment.

15. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Affordable Framing, Roofing, and Windows in Mashpee

Air Date: 2004-12-20

At the Cape Cod affordable home, contractors are at work on interior framing, window installation, and roof building.

16. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Drop Ceilings, Custom Windows, and Mechanicals

Air Date: 2004-12-27

It's time for doors, windows, ceilings, and mechanicals to be added at the Manhattan Brownstone; Bob Vila looks on.

18. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Cladding, Insulating, and Zoning for an Affordable Home

Air Date: 2005-01-10

Bob Vila returns to the affordable housing project in Mashpee, MA, where he learns more about the town's creative zoning relief strategies.

20. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing a Composite Deck and Fiberglass Drywall

Air Date: 2005-01-24

A new deck goes in at the Mashpee, MA, project house, while contractors drywall the interior.

21. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Pre-Hung Doors, Hardwood Floors, and Gutters

Air Date: 2005-01-31

Workers lay down sod, install hardwood flooring, and hang interior and exterior doors at the Mashpee, MA, project house.

22. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Affordable HVAC, Painting, Kitchen Cabinets and Counters

Air Date: 2005-02-07

The affordable housing development is nearly complete; Bob Vila tours.

23. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Glazed Wall Tile and a Pedestal Sink

Air Date: 2005-02-14

At the Manhattan Brownstone, tiles are set in the bathroom, and a pedestal sink is installed.

24. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Refurbishing Wrought Iron, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Profile Molding

Air Date: 2005-02-21

The exterior of the Manhattan Brownstone gets a facelift, while custom cabinetry is installed in the kitchen.

25. Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Kitchens, Feng Shui, and Energy Star Homes

Air Date: 2005-02-28

The finishing touches are added at the affordable housing development in Mashpee, MA. Included: energy-saving products for any home.