Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement

September 30, 1996

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Home Again with Bob Vila - S7 - E5

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.

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Home Again with Bob Vila: Season 7 - 26 Episode s

7x1 - Shingle Style: Starting the Project
September 2, 1996
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
September 9, 1996
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
September 16, 1996
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
September 23, 1996
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
September 30, 1996
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
October 7, 1996
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
October 14, 1996
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
October 21, 1996
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
October 28, 1996
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
November 4, 1996
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
November 11, 1996
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
November 18, 1996
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
November 25, 1996
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
December 2, 1996
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
December 9, 1996
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
December 16, 1996
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
December 23, 1996
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
December 30, 1996
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
January 6, 1997
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
January 13, 1997
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
January 13, 1997
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.
7x22 - Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
January 28, 1997
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.
7x23 - Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
January 13, 1997
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.
7x24 - Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
February 10, 1997
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
February 17, 1997
An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
7x26 - Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
February 24, 1997
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.

7x1 - Shingle Style: Starting the Project

7x2 - Shingle Style: Demolition Begins

7x3 - Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam

7x4 - Shingle Style: Working On the Roof

7x5 - Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement

7x6 - Shingle Style: Framing and Additions

7x7 - Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring

7x8 - Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation

7x9 - Shingle Style: Working On the Deck

7x10 - Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems

7x11 - Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering

7x12 - Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior

7x13 - Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting

7x14 - Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail

7x15 - Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling

7x16 - Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor

7x17 - Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint

7x18 - Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation

7x19 - Shingle Style: Installing Tile

7x20 - Shingle Style: Landscaping

7x21 - Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping

7x22 - Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves

7x23 - Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping

7x24 - Shingle Style: Interior Decorating

7x25 - Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One

7x26 - Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two

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