Home Again with Bob Vila

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7x1
Shingle Style: Starting the Project
Episode overview
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.
7x2
Shingle Style: Demolition Begins
Episode overview
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.
7x3
Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
Episode overview
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.
7x4
Shingle Style: Working On the Roof
Episode overview
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.
7x5
Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement
Episode overview
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.
7x6
Shingle Style: Framing and Additions
Episode overview
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.
7x7
Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
Episode overview
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.
7x8
Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
Episode overview
Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
7x9
Shingle Style: Working On the Deck
Episode overview
Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
7x10
Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
Episode overview
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.
7x11
Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
Episode overview
Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
7x12
Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior
Episode overview
Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
7x13
Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
Episode overview
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.
7x14
Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
Episode overview
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.
7x15
Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling
Episode overview
Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
7x16
Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
Episode overview
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.
7x17
Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint
Episode overview
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.
7x18
Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
Episode overview
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.
7x19
Shingle Style: Installing Tile
Episode overview
Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
7x20
Shingle Style: Landscaping
Episode overview
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.
7x21
Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
Episode overview
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.
7x23
Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
Episode overview
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.
7x22
Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
Episode overview
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.
7x24
Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
Episode overview
Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
7x25
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One
Episode overview
An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
7x26
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
Episode overview
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.

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