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Season 11 • Episode 2 • Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor

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Home Again with Bob Vila Season 11, Episode 2: Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor

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Work continues on the first floor, as the walls are framed throughout. Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house, built to demonstrate new building techniques for hurricane safety. Watch Home Again with Bob Vila Season 11, Episode 2 Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Home Again with Bob Vila Season 11, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
1

Lifespan House: New Project Begins

Bob Vila begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country where the focus is on community living.
2

Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor

Work continues on the first floor, as the walls are framed throughout. Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house, built to demonstrate new building techniques for hurricane safety.
3

Lifespan House: Framing the Roof

Bob tours the neighborhood of I'On, built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Meanwhile, construction on the roof of the project house continues.
4

Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns

Masons go to work constructing the fireplace, while columns are put into place on the porch.
5

Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows

With new windows and French doors being installed, Bob Vila helps apply exterior siding and cedar trim.
6

Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors

Custom-made garage doors are installed along with a skylight above the family room.
7

Lifespan House: Installing a Stairway

The framing inspector visits the project site, and contractors put in a pre-built stairway.
8

Lifespan House: Front Porch and Bathroom

Traditional shutters go up on the front porch, and tile work begins in the bathroom.
9

Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim Work

The plasterer is hard at work and in the dining room, the carpenter is doing the trim. In the garage, insulation is put in.
10

Lifespan House: Landscaping Begins

Landscaping begins and a granite vanity top is installed in the first-floor bathroom. Also: a tour Middleton Place, home to exquisite gardens.
11

Lifespan House: Working On the Kitchen

In the the kitchen, cabinets and appliances are installed, while painters work using historically accurate colors upstairs.
12

Lifespan House: Completing the Living Room

Workers install the reclaimed lumber living room floor, hang handmade lanterns on the porch, and install new Energy Star appliances.
13

Lifespan House: Final House Tour

Bob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Griffith is on hand to explain.