Home Again with Bob Vila

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Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
Episode overview
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.
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Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls
Episode overview
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.
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Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof
Episode overview
Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
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Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
Episode overview
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.
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Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
Episode overview
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.
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Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall
Episode overview
A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
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Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch
Episode overview
The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
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Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation
Episode overview
Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
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Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation
Episode overview
An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
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Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen
Episode overview
Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
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Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Episode overview
Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
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Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design
Episode overview
Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
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Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour
Episode overview
Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
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Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor
Episode overview
Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
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Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor
Episode overview
Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
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Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration
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Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
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Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls
Episode overview
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.
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Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter
Episode overview
A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
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Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards
Episode overview
Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
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Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen
Episode overview
Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
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Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration
Episode overview
The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
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Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested
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Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
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Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen
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A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
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Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating
Episode overview
The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.

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