A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
8x2 Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Sept 08, 1997
A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
8x3 Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Sept 15, 1997
Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
8x4 Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Sept 22, 1997
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.
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.
8x5 Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Sept 29, 1997
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.
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.
8x6 Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Oct 06, 1997
The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
8x12 Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Nov 17, 1997
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
8x22 Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Ene 26, 1998
Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
8x23 Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Feb 02, 1998
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.
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.
A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
8x25 Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage Episode overview
Fecha de emisión
Feb 16, 1998
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.
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.
