Home Again with Bob Vila

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Building with Steel Shipping Containers
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The construction of affordable, storm-resistant single-family homes in St. Petersburg, Fla., using recycled steel shipping containers as the primary building material. Included: how the .. show full overview
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Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, Historic St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg, Fla., container-home project: A storm-resistant roof and windows are installed and sealed. Also: a tour of St. Petersburg's historic areas, parks and downtown.
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Steel Walls, Exterior Finishes and Floorplans
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St. Petersburg, Fla., container-home project: The exterior is finished, insulated and primed. Also: Architect-designer Steve Armstrong discusses the strength of the steel structure and .. show full overview
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Healthy Home and Building Projects
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Safer living environments for children are explored in a visit with a Melrose, Mass., couple who are baby proofing their 100-year-old house. Host Bob Vila also tours the American Lung .. show full overview
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Enclosed-Blind Windows, Window Installation, and Master Bath
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Installing windows (some with enclosed blinds), bathroom tiles and a low-flush toilet in an 1895 two-family house in Melrose, Mass.
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Sound Reduction, No VOC Paints, and Painting Techniques
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Installing sound-reduction insulation in a nursery in an 1895 two-family house in Melrose, Mass. Included: Environmental psychologist Arline Bronzaft discusses the importance of sleep in .. show full overview
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Baby Safety Products and a Corian Tub Deck
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Child safety at home is the topic. Included: a child-safety gate; bedding items; a bathtub surround; and kitchen-safety items
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Completed Nursery, Baths, and Glass Shower Wall
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Work at the 1895 two-family home in Melrose, Mass., wraps up with the installation of a glass shower in the master bath and a tub in the guest bath. Also: Vila tours the renovated guest room and the new nursery.
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Removing Unwanted Junk and Combatting Basement Moisture
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A new project in Melrose, Mass.: adding room by making a basement a living space. Step No. 1: get rid of the junk. Then waterproofing can begin.
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Basement Waterproofing, New Plumbing, and On-Demand Hot Water
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The Melrose, Mass., basement rehab continues with the completion of the perimeter drain and the installation of a triple sump pump and a water heater.
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Moving the Oil Tank for New Heating, Cooling, and Air Filtration
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The basement rehab in Melrose, Mass., continues as workers move an oil burner to a more convenient location and reconnect it. Also: dealing with a squeaky ceiling; sealing a concrete floor.
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Basement Finishing System and Custom Windows
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Melrose, Mass., basement rehab: framing begins by installing metal studs, then cutting, measuring and leveling the framing for the walls and ceiling grid. Finally, it's time to install windows.
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Exterior Upgrades for 1921 Gambrel
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The project: exterior renovations on a 1921 gambrel-roofed house in Melrose, Mass. Included: new trim; built-out bay windows and columns; a new ceiling and joists for the porch; and a new front door.
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Hardscaping, Removing Rot and Fighting Insect Damage
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A concrete curb and walkways are installed around a house in Melrose, Mass. In the back, a rotting tree is removed. Also: While installing a sliding backdoor, wood rot and insect damage are discovered and removed.
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Sloping Backyard Fence, Basement Bathroom and Radiant Floors
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The Melrose, Mass., project: A white-cedar backyard fence (racked to accommodate the sloping space) is installed outside. Meanwhile, inside work continues in the basement with the laying .. show full overview
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Basement Carpet, Storage and Closet Design
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A basement family room is finished; a fireplace is renovated with a programmable gas insert; and customizable storage units are installed.
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Low-maintenance Landscaping, Gutters and Pantry
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In Melrose, Mass., projects include installing seamless aluminum gutters; landscaping the front yard with pachysandra, holly, rhododendrons, spring bulbs and a red Japanese maple; .. show full overview
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Stucco Painting, Exterior Repairs, Shutters and High-end Decking
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The focus is on the exterior of the 1921 house in Melrose, Mass. Included: Damaged trim is replaced with western red cedar while other trim is scraped, sanded and repainted; shingles are .. show full overview
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Basement Moisture-Proofing, Home Audio, Blinds, and Appliances
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The Melrose, Mass., house: The basement is moisture proofed, and a washer and dryer, freezer, refrigerator and microwave are installed, as are blinds on the sliding door. Upstairs, .. show full overview
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Exterior Lighting, Audio, Video, and Decor for the Melrose Home
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The Melrose, Mass., house: Exterior and interior lighting systems are installed; the children's room is reorganized; and the basement is waterproofed and finished (complete with a new .. show full overview
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Innovative Concrete Forms and Wetland Protection
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Excavation begins on an addition to a Norwell, Mass., contractor's home to house an elderly relative. The homeowner, Howard Brickman, describes the scope of the project, and .. show full overview
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ICF Building System for Foundation, Floors, and Walls
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Concrete for the structure of the Norwell, Mass., home addition has been poured and the first floor is constructed, as are the gable ends.
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Installing Garage Doors, Framing the Interior, and Upper-Floor Decking
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Framing begins on the addition to the Norwell, Mass., house and plywood is laid on the third floor. And the garage doors are replaced on the other side of the house. Also: a recap of the project so far.
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Metal Roofing, Solar Roof Panels, Siding and Trim
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A metal roof is placed on the Norwell, Mass., home and finished with photovoltaic panels that will absorb the sun's energy and send it to a basement inverter that will turn it into .. show full overview
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Cedar Porch, Hydro-Air System, Fireplace and Stone Veneer
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Host Bob Vila inspects the front deck of the Norwell, Mass., house, which was decked and sided with red western cedar; and the HVAC system that was installed in the basement. Meanwhile, .. show full overview
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Finishing a Container-Built Home
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A tour of the completed intermodal-steel building unit (ISBU) house in St. Petersburg, Fla., focusing on its kitchen appliances and impact-resistant windows. Also: an assessment of the future of ISBU construction.

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