Home Again with Bob Vila Season 8, Episode 23: Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling

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Craftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction

A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering

A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows

Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing

Interior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade

Vintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch

The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Working On the Pool

Green Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation

At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation

The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids

The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets

A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.

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Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing

Damaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.

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Craftsman Bungalow: House Tour

Bob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.

14

Dream Garage: Project Introduction

Plans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.

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Dream Garage: Working On the Foundation

Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.

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Dream Garage: More Foundation Work

As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.

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Dream Garage: Framing the Garage

A look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.

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Dream Garage: Framing and Decking

New decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.

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Dream Garage: Insulating the Garage

Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.

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Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding

Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.

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Dream Garage: Skylights and Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.

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Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features

Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.

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Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling

A horticulturalist shares general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.

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Dream Garage: Heating and Lighting

A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.

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Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage

The interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.

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Dream Garage: Barn Tour

Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.