Home Again with Bob Vila: Season 3 - 24 Episode s
3x1 - Victorian: Selecting the Site
September 7, 1992
Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
3x2 - Victorian: Clearing the Lot
September 14, 1992
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.
3x3 - Victorian: Foundation and Framing
September 21, 1992
A cinder-block foundation is laid and the 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.
3x4 - Victorian: Raising the Walls
September 28, 1992
Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.
3x5 - Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
October 5, 1992
A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
3x6 - Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
October 12, 1992
A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is 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.
3x7 - Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
October 19, 1992
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
3x8 - Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
October 26, 1992
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
3x9 - Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
November 2, 1992
Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
3x10 - Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
November 9, 1992
Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.
3x11 - Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
November 16, 1992
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
3x12 - Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
November 23, 1992
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
3x13 - Victorian: House Tour
November 30, 1992
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
3x14 - Beach House: Selecting the Site
December 7, 1992
Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
3x15 - Beach House: House Tour
December 14, 1992
Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
3x17 - Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
December 28, 1992
The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
3x18 - Beach House: Building the Staircase
January 4, 1993
California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
3x19 - Beach House: Framing and Insulation
January 11, 1993
Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
3x20 - Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
January 18, 1993
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
3x21 - Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
January 25, 1993
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
3x22 - Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
February 1, 1993
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
3x23 - Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
February 8, 1993
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
3x24 - Beach House: Tile Layout
February 15, 1993
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.
3x25 - Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
February 22, 1993
A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.
Home Again with Bob Vila: All seasons
S1: Season 1
34 Episode s
S2: Season 2
23 Episode s
S3: Season 3
24 Episode s
S4: Season 4
24 Episode s
S5: Season 5
23 Episode s
S6: Season 6
25 Episode s
S7: Season 7
26 Episode s
S8: Season 8
26 Episode s
S9: Season 9
26 Episode s
S10: Season 10
26 Episode s
S11: Season 11
13 Episode s
S12: Season 12
22 Episode s
S13: Season 13
19 Episode s
S14: Season 14
20 Episode s
S15: Season 15
23 Episode s