10x1 - Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins

September 6, 1999

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.

10x3 - Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof

September 20, 1999

Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.

10x4 - Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling

September 27, 1999

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.

10x5 - Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof

October 4, 1999

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.

10x6 - Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall

October 11, 1999

A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.

10x7 - Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch

October 18, 1999

The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.

10x8 - Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation

October 25, 1999

Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.

10x9 - Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation

November 1, 1999

An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.

10x10 - Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen

November 8, 1999

Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.

10x11 - Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures

November 15, 1999

Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.

10x12 - Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design

November 22, 1999

Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.

10x13 - Habitat for Humanity: House Tour

10x14 - Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour

December 6, 1999

Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.

10x15 - Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor

December 13, 1999

Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.

10x16 - Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor

December 20, 1999

Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.

10x17 - Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration

December 27, 1999

Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.

10x18 - Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls

January 3, 2000

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.

10x19 - Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter

January 10, 2000

A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.

10x20 - Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards

January 17, 2000

Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.

10x21 - Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen

January 24, 2000

Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.

10x22 - Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration

January 31, 2000

The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.

10x23 - Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested

February 7, 2000

Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.

10x24 - Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen

February 14, 2000

A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.

10x25 - Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating

February 21, 2000

The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.

10x26 - Executive Mansion: Mansion Final Tour