Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves

January 11, 1994

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Home Again with Bob Vila - S4 - E19

A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.

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Home Again with Bob Vila: Season 4 - 24 Episode s

4x2 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
September 14, 1993
Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
4x3 - Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
September 21, 1993
The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
4x4 - Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
September 27, 1993
Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
4x5 - Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
October 4, 1993
A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
4x7 - Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
October 18, 1993
Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
4x8 - Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
October 25, 1993
Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
4x9 - Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
November 1, 1993
Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
4x10 - Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
November 8, 1993
Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
4x11 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
November 15, 1993
Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
4x12 - Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
November 22, 1993
Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
4x13 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
November 29, 1993
Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
4x14 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
December 6, 1993
Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
4x15 - Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
December 13, 1993
Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
4x16 - Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
December 20, 1993
Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
4x17 - Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
December 27, 1993
Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
4x18 - Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
January 3, 1994
A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
4x19 - Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
January 11, 1994
A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
4x20 - Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
January 17, 1994
Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
4x21 - Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
January 24, 1994
European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
4x22 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
January 31, 1994
Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
4x23 - Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
February 8, 1994
Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
4x24 - Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
February 15, 1994
Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
4x25 - Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
February 22, 1994
Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
4x26 - Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
March 1, 1994
A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.

4x2 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal

4x3 - Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters

4x4 - Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction

4x5 - Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase

4x7 - Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation

4x8 - Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower

4x9 - Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof

4x10 - Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing

4x11 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System

4x12 - Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass

4x13 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting

4x14 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall

4x15 - Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets

4x16 - Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment

4x17 - Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity

4x18 - Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring

4x19 - Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves

4x20 - Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding

4x21 - Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops

4x22 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System

4x23 - Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting

4x24 - Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish

4x25 - Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation

4x26 - Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour

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