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26 Episodes 1992 - 1993
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 7, 1992 30 mins
A new project is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
Episode 2
Mon, Sep 14, 1992 30 mins
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.
Episode 3
Mon, Sep 21, 1992 30 mins
A cinder-block foundation is laid, and 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.
Episode 4
Mon, Sep 28, 1992 30 mins
Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and Bob describes the advantages of western ballroom framing as the walls are raised. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 5, 1992 30 mins
A chimney is built; the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 12, 1992 30 mins
A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior; and a verge board is cut and 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.
Episode 7
Mon, Oct 19, 1992 30 mins
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
Episode 8
Mon, Oct 26, 1992 30 mins
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
Episode 9
Mon, Nov 2, 1992 30 mins
Included: installing the kitchen pantry; wallpapering the den; and examining the wallpaper-manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 9, 1992 30 mins
Gingerbread and shingling are applied; a stamped-tin ceiling is installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.
Episode 11
Mon, Nov 16, 1992 30 mins
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
Episode 12
Mon, Nov 23, 1992 30 mins
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
Episode 13
Mon, Nov 30, 1992 30 mins
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
Episode 14
Mon, Dec 7, 1992 30 mins
Work begins on a house in Malibu, Cal. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
Episode 15
Mon, Dec 14, 1992 30 mins
Bob tours the Malibu, Cal., house, talks with the architects and observes California-Spanish architecture.
Episode 16
Mon, Dec 21, 1992 30 mins
Work on the foundation begins; asbestos is removed from the attic. Also: advice on choosing a general contractor.
Episode 17
Mon, Dec 28, 1992 30 mins
The foundation is inspected; a beam is installed in the garage.
Episode 18
Mon, Jan 4, 1993 30 mins
California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed; a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
Episode 19
Mon, Jan 11, 1993 30 mins
Included: the roof is framed; walls are framed and built on the second floor. Also: a look at cellulose insulation.
Episode 20
Mon, Jan 18, 1993 30 mins
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also: a trip to Wisconsin to see how the windows are made.
Episode 21
Mon, Jan 25, 1993 30 mins
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
Episode 22
Mon, Feb 1, 1993 30 mins
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob helps comedian Tim Allen pour a garage floor.
Episode 23
Mon, Feb 8, 1993 30 mins
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood; and building a storage wall.
Episode 24
Mon, Feb 15, 1993 30 mins
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.
Episode 25
Mon, Feb 22, 1993 30 mins
A terra-cotta-tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed; and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.
Episode 26
Mon, Mar 1, 1993 30 mins
A grand tour of the completed beachfront property in Malibu, Cal. Included: design and furniture enhancements.