Bob Vila as Bob Vila
Episodes 354
Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.
Read MoreStucco is added to the walls of the greenhouse, and a blue stone floor is installed. Also: landscaping ideas for the surrounding yard.
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Executive Mansion: Mansion Final Tour
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Traditional shutters go up on the front porch, and tile work begins in the bathroom.
Read MoreThe plasterer is hard at work and in the dining room, the carpenter is doing the trim. In the garage, insulation is put in.
Read MoreLandscaping begins and a granite vanity top is installed in the first-floor bathroom. Also: a tour Middleton Place, home to exquisite gardens.
Read MoreIn the the kitchen, cabinets and appliances are installed, while painters work using historically accurate colors upstairs.
Read MoreWorkers install the reclaimed lumber living room floor, hang handmade lanterns on the porch, and install new Energy Star appliances.
Read MoreLifespan House: Final House Tour
Bob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Griffith is on hand to explain.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Clearing the Lot
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Ell and Deck
A recycled "ell" is added,and a first-floor deck is built. Also: tips on ordering lumber.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Wall Construction
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Staircase and Roof
A staircase is built and the second floor is toured. Also: Bob Vila visits a shingle plant in Delaware.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Ceiling, Roof and Plumbing
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Bulkhead, Trim and Roofing
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Joining the Old Ell
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Front Door, Shingles and Plumbing
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Wiring, Clapboards and Window Trim
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Kitchen Design and Septic System
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Paneling, Furnace and Tile
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Floor Painting and Bathroom Vanity
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.
Read MoreCape-style Home: Landscaping and House Tour
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: House and Neighborhood Tour
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Engineered Beams and Plumbing
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Parallam and Iron Beam
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Basement Excavation Begins
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Electrical Work Begins
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Plumbing Continues
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.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Plaster and Drywall Work
Drywall and plaster work is discussed. Also: a visit to a drywall plant in Delaware.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Budgeting and Tiling
A review of the project's budget and progress. Also: a trip to an appliance showroom, and the bathroom floor is prepped and tiled.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Lighting and Flooring
Wooden floors are refinished and new windows are installed. Also: a visit to a light-fixtures store.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Landscaping Begins
Kitchen cabinets are installed and the landscaping work begins.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: Flooring and Stairs
Installed: a basement staircase. Also: a visit to a flooring plant.
Read MoreTwo-family Greystone: House Tour
Kitchen countertops are mounted. Also: a tour of the home with an interior decorator.
Read MoreCoach House: Coach House Tour
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.
Read MoreCoach House: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins
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.
Read MoreCoach House: Excavation Begins
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.
Read MoreCoach House: Roof Demolition
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.
Read MoreCoach House: Fireplace and Staircase
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.
Read MoreBob 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.
Read MoreCoach House: Finishing Touches and Landscaping
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.
Read MoreCoach House: House Tour
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Selecting the House
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling
The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition
Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows
Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors
Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor
A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction
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.
Read MoreSplit-level Ranch: House Tour
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.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House
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.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning
A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets
The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint
Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors
Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling
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.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen
Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower
Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall
The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.
Read MoreCracker Cottage: House Tour
A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.
Read MoreVictorian: Selecting the Site
Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Read MoreVictorian: Clearing the Lot
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Foundation and Framing
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Raising the Walls
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
Read MoreVictorian: Insulation and Wiring
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
Read MoreVictorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
Read MoreVictorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
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.
Read MoreVictorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
Read MoreVictorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
Read MoreVictorian: House Tour
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
Read MoreBeach House: Selecting the Site
Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
Read MoreBeach House: House Tour
Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
Read MoreBeach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
Read MoreBeach House: Building the Staircase
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.
Read MoreBeach House: Framing and Insulation
Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
Read MoreBeach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
Read MoreBeach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
Read MoreBeach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
Read MoreBeach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
Read MoreBeach House: Tile Layout
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.
Read MoreBeach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
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.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
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.
Read MorePouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
Read MoreRanch Expansion: Final House Tour
A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Selecting the Site
Bob Vila takes a carriage tour of Charleston, South Carolina to bserves the historic architecture and discuss restoration techniques.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Discussing the New Addition
Putting an addition onto a house. Also: restoring a plaster cornice.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Installing Windows and Repairing the Roof
Repairing a slate roof. Also: a garden tour in historical Charleston, South Carolina.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Molding Plaster Details
Applying plaster details to a restored cornice. Also: a tour of a Georgian mansion in Charleston, South Carolina.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Drywall Joints and Glass Cabinet Doors
The restoration of an antique plaster cornice is finalized. Also: a tour of a Civil War-era mansion.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: Painting the Siding and Installing Shutters
Projects include stripping siding, repainting and shutter installation. Also: a look at Georgian architecture.
Read MoreRestoring a fireplace, installing a mantel, and constructing a portico.
Read MoreFederal-style Home: House Tour and Decorative Painting
The final touches are put on the restored Federal-style mansion.
Read MoreGreenhouse: House Tour and Demolition
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.
Read MoreGreenhouse: Attaching Steel Uprights
Insulation is installed in the greenhouse. Also: a look at two Boston solariums.
Read MoreGreenhouse: Building Masonry Walls
Bob Vila visits two greenhouses at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN.
Read MoreGreenhouse: Heating and Ventilating System
Heating and ventilating systems are installed in the greenhouse. Also: an Indiana limestone factory is toured.
Read MoreGreenhouse: Greenhouse Tour
Guest Martha Stewart tours the completed greenhouse and helps the owner select plants during a visit to a nursery.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Foundation, Framing and Septic System
The foundation is laid for a small weekend getaway cottage in the woods, and a septic system is installed.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Framing the Cabin
Bob Vila tours Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house near Uniontown, PA.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Framing and Chimney
A chimney is built. Also: a Connecticut brick factory is toured.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Installing Skylights and Framing Staircase
Windows are installed in the cabin and the staircase is framed.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Installing Windows and Doors
Skylights and doors are installed in the cottage.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Electrical and Plumbing Work
Electricity and plumbing are installed in the cottage. Also: a cabin in New York's Adirondack Mountains is toured.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Interior Finishes
New technology in the building industry.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Installing the Kitchen and Patio
An energy-efficient kitchen is installed in the cabin, while landscaping begins outside.
Read MoreCabin in the Woods: Cabin Tour
The weekend getaway cottage is completed.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Project Introduced
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure
Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls
The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a Partition
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction
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.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Installing Tile
Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop
Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill
Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System
A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: House Tour
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Building the Foundation
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Framing Partitions
A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Deck Work
To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation
Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Painting and Tiling
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.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping
Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.
Read MoreMaster Bedroom: House Tour
A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.
Read MoreShingle Style: Starting the Project
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Demolition Begins
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Working On the Roof
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Finishing the Basement
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Framing and Additions
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
Read MoreShingle Style: Working On the Deck
Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
Read MoreShingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
Read MoreShingle Style: Trimming the Interior
Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
Read MoreShingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Trim and Paneling
Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
Read MoreShingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Prepping for Paint
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Installing Tile
Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
Read MoreShingle Style: Landscaping
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
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.
Read MoreShingle Style: Interior Decorating
Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
Read MoreShingle Style: House Tour, Part One
An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
Read MoreShingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
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.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction
A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering
A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows
Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing
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.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade
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.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch
The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Working On the Pool
Green Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation
At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation
The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids
The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets
A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing
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.
Read MoreCraftsman Bungalow: House Tour
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Project Introduction
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Working On the Foundation
Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.
Read MoreDream Garage: More Foundation Work
As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.
Read MoreDream Garage: Framing the Garage
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Framing and Decking
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Insulating the Garage
Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.
Read MoreDream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding
Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.
Read MoreDream Garage: Skylights and Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
Read MoreDream Garage: Installing Protective Features
Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
Read MoreDream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Heating and Lighting
A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
Read MoreDream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage
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.
Read MoreDream Garage: Barn Tour
Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Housing Project Introduced
In a neighborhood outside of Boston, work begins on an affordable housing unit for a person with disabilities. Included: soil decontamination and foundation excavation.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Framing and Shingling
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.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Installing Siding
A special weather- and fire-resistant siding is installed. Also: finishing the basement work and running electrical wiring.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Insulation and Door Installation
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.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Designing for the Disabled
Bob Vila talks with experts to understand the difference between adaptability and accessibility when designing homes for disabled people.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Building the Railing System
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.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Building the Railing System Stairs
Landscaping begins, the modular stair system is anchored, and the front porch ramp is built.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Installing a Tankless Water Heater
Recessed lighting and a cost-effective tankless water heater are installed. Also: a tour of a lighting manufacturing plant.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Shower Stall and Drywall
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.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Accessible Fixtures and Elevator
The elevator is put in, and bathroom fixtures are installed along with hardware specially designed for people with disabilities.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Energy Efficiency Discussion
The energy-efficient boiler is installed, and Bob Vila heads to Germany for a tour of the plant where the boiler was made.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Lockset Installation
A specially designed lock set is installed, along with an energy-efficient, side-by-side washer-dryer.
Read MoreAccessible Home: Accessible Unit Tour
Bob Vila tours the completed unit, paying special attention to the wheelchair-accessible kitchen with energy-efficient appliances.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Loft Conversion Initial Tour
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Plumbing, Heating and the 'Big Dig'
Installation of plumbing and heating begins. Included: a look at the progress of Boston's famous highway project, the 'Big Dig'.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Plastering the Loft
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Elevating the Kitchen and Bedroom
A platform is built to raise the kitchen and bedroom above floor level. Included: a visit to a nearby finished loft.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Paint and Plate Glass Windows
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Framing a Wall With Built-in Cabinets
Bob Vila addresses the challenge of framing and plastering a 48-foot wall with an almost imperceptible curve. Plus, built-in cabinets are constructed.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Installing Plumbing Fixtures
The bathroom progresses with the installation of an electrically powered full-body shower tower, a dual-speed pressurized toilet, and a glass lavatory.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Installing Stainless Steel Countertops
Installation of the restaurant-style kitchen is begun, and Bob Vila tours the fabrication shop where the steel materials being used were custom-made.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Drywall and Plastering Tips
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Installing Track Lighting
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Building a Closet System
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.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Kitchen Work and Shutters
Work on the restaurant-style kitchen continues, as the wire shelving system is built and the stainless steel range hood is installed.
Read MoreLoft Conversion: Loft Conversion Final Tour
A tour of the completed conversion project begins with the building's restored facade and ends with the sixth-floor residential loft.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
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.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls
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.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof
Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
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.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
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.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall
A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch
The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation
Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Floor Installation
An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen
Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity: Interior Design
Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour
Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Restoring the Floor
Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor
Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration
Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Framing New Walls
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.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter
A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Installing Baseboards
Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Basement Kitchen
Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration
The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested
Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen
A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
Read MoreExecutive Mansion: Interior Decorating
The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.
Read MoreLifespan House: New Project Begins
Bob Vila begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country where the focus is on community living.
Read MoreLifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns
Masons go to work constructing the fireplace, while columns are put into place on the porch.
Read MoreLifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows
With new windows and French doors being installed, Bob Vila helps apply exterior siding and cedar trim.
Read MoreLifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors
Custom-made garage doors are installed along with a skylight above the family room.
Read MoreLifespan House: Installing a Stairway
The framing inspector visits the project site, and contractors put in a pre-built stairway.
Read MoreLifespan House: Working On the First Floor
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.
Read MoreLifespan House: Framing the Roof
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.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the Future
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.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Exterior Update
Metal roofing installation is underway, and the redwood deck is constructed. Included: trimwork on the porch and lessons in farming.
Read MorePainting has begun on the exterior, while custom cabinets are installed in the kitchen. Also: a tour of Crown Point factory in Claremont, NH.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet Installation
Trim work is completed in the living room and the fireplace is installed. A window and vanity are added to the master bath.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered Bridges
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.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage Doors
Work continues in the garage, while home automation solutions are explored inside the residence.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile Installation
Bob Vila catches up on progress in the home's kitchen, where new appliances have been installed. In the bathroom, tile is applied.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet Installation
Landscape work begins; inside, carpet is laid down and a new entertainment center is installed. Special appearance: model and designer Kathy Ireland.
Read MoreVermont Farmhouse: Project Completion
Bob Vila takes a final tour of the completed farmhouse project, paying special attention to the landscaping, home automation features, and interior design.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Initial Tour
This ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home as well as a former dairy barn also on the property.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and Demolition
Bob Vila focuses on the barn, a former dairy storage building that will be converted into an artist's studio and office space.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen Layout
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.
Read MoreRough electrical work is in progress, framing is underway on a new addition, and a new tub and new windows are installed.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Roof Work and Lighting
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.
Read MoreA tubular skylight is installed, along with new triangular peak windows. Also, exterior painting gets underway.
Read MoreCellulose insulation is installed, and construction of the second-floor balcony begins.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Work On the Driveway and Finishing the Deck
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.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water Filtration
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.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater Installed
Landscaping gets underway on the Victorian restoration project house property.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets
Cabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchen. In the master bedroom, a custom closet system is designed.
Read MoreVictorian Restoration: Final House Tour
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Shingles and Windows
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation
Bob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications
Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Interior Woodwork
Crown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing
Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing
Bob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops
Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities
The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour
Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install
Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing
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.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Interior Craftwork
Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
Read MoreModern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects
Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
Read MoreModern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture Making
The washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Welcome to Brooklyn!
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.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Demolition and Preservation in Brooklyn
Bob Vila tours the Sweeney Building, which boasts stunning views. Back at the warehouse, demolition is underway. Included: a consult with a preservation expert.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Interior Demolition, Framing With Metal Studs, and Water Taxi Tour
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.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Brick Facade Restoration and Period Windows Installed
Power washing is underway on the façade and new windows are installed. Included: Bob Vila tours the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Rooftop Work and Wood Floor Installation
Work on the roof deck continues, while Bob and Chris Vila confer with HVAC and plumbing contractors and hardwood flooring is installed indoors.
Read MoreMarble 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.
Read MoreWaterfront Warehouse Rehab: Roof Deck and High-Tech Bathroom Features
The roof, deck, and bathroom remodeling near completion. Included: a tour of famed Coney Island.
Read MoreBob Vila and crew travel to the Berkshires, located in western Massachusetts, for the prefab construction and on-site assembly of a modular home.
Read MoreBob Vila talks on-site with contractors—and in Scranton, with Simplex Industries—about the manufacture and assembly of pre-cast foundation panels.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Modular Construction, Wiring, and Drywall
The work underway includes roof assembly, subfloor installation, wall framing, and drywall application in the main living areas of the home.
Read MoreWork 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.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Assembling a Modular Home
The main sections of the modular house arrive from the Simplex factory, and the building lot quickly transforms into a home site.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe metal roof system is fabricated and set into place. Included: a tour of The Mount, a lavish retreat formerly owned by Edith Wharton.
Read MoreEasy-to-install crown molding is installed, along with a gas fireplace. Meanwhile, decking gets underway outside.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Energy Efficient Heat, Column Deck Supports, and the Mount
Progress continues to be made on the exterior of the modular mountain retreat.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Berkshires Architecture, Shakespeare & Co., and Structured Wiring
Bob Vila takes a final tour of the interior. Also: a visit to one of the Berkshires' artistic centers, Shakespeare and Company.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Introducing Elm Court
Bob Vila makes his first visit to Elm Court, a historic home in Lenox, MA, abandoned for 50 years before restoration.
Read MoreBob Vila continues his tour of the fully-restored rooms at Elm Court in Lenox, MA.
Read MoreModular Mountain Retreat: Elm Court Decor and Ongoing Restoration
Bob Vila takes his final tour through Elm Court, paying special attention to the fully restored sections of the exquisite historic mansion.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Miami Real Estate Search
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.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Demolition & Designer House Tour
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.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Feature Installations and Touring Lincoln Road
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.
Read MoreSemi-custom cabinets are installed in the condo's kitchen, and contractors complete the shower stall with vitreous glass tile.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Cork Floors and Custom Countertops
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Inset Bar, Art-Glass Pocket Doors, and Refurbished Aluminum Sliders
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.
Read MoreMiami Beach Condo: Finishes Make the Remodel Complete
Bob Vila tours the completely remodeled Miami Beach condo, which has been transformed into a light filled and stylish vacation getaway.
Read MoreBob Vila reviews the history of Manhattan Brownstones and tours the project space Also: a tour of Central Park in New York City.
Read MoreCornice molding is discovered intact, and brickwork is removed to accommodate the installation of a new fireplace in the Manhattan Brownstone.
Read MoreBob Vila heads to Mashpee, MA, where a state law is helping to put higher-density, affordable housing in place for families in the community.
Read MoreManhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Falmouth's Model for Quality Affordable Housing
Bob Vila tours an affordable housing development in nearby Falmouth, MA.
Read MoreManhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Foundations and Framing
At the Mashpee, MA, project site, foundation and framing work is underway. Included: how nail guns revolutionized the building industry.
Read MoreBob Vila returns to New York City's Upper West Side, where trades of all kinds are continuing work on the Brownstone floor-through apartment.
Read MoreManhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Affordable Framing, Roofing, and Windows in Mashpee
At the Cape Cod affordable home, contractors are at work on interior framing, window installation, and roof building.
Read MoreIt's time for doors, windows, ceilings, and mechanicals to be added at the Manhattan Brownstone; Bob Vila looks on.
Read MoreBob Vila returns to the affordable housing project in Mashpee, MA, where he learns more about the town's creative zoning relief strategies.
Read MoreA new deck goes in at the Mashpee, MA, project house, while contractors drywall the interior.
Read MoreWorkers lay down sod, install hardwood flooring, and hang interior and exterior doors at the Mashpee, MA, project house.
Read MoreThe affordable housing development is nearly complete; Bob Vila tours.
Read MoreManhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Glazed Wall Tile and a Pedestal Sink
At the Manhattan Brownstone, tiles are set in the bathroom, and a pedestal sink is installed.
Read MoreThe exterior of the Manhattan Brownstone gets a facelift, while custom cabinetry is installed in the kitchen.
Read MoreManhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Kitchens, Feng Shui, and Energy Star Homes
The finishing touches are added at the affordable housing development in Mashpee, MA. Included: energy-saving products for any home.
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