September 6, 1999
Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour o...Read more
September 13, 1999
The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIP...Read more
September 20, 1999
Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
September 27, 1999
Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. In...Read more
October 4, 1999
Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of ...Read more
October 11, 1999
A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
October 18, 1999
The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
October 25, 1999
Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
November 1, 1999
An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
November 8, 1999
Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
November 15, 1999
Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
November 22, 1999
Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
January 1, 1970
Episode 13 of Season 10 premiered on January 1, 1970
December 6, 1999
Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
December 13, 1999
Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
December 20, 1999
Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
December 27, 1999
Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
January 3, 2000
Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.
January 10, 2000
A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
January 17, 2000
Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
January 24, 2000
Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
January 31, 2000
The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
February 7, 2000
Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
February 14, 2000
A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
February 21, 2000
The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.
January 1, 1970
Episode 26 of Season 10 premiered on January 1, 1970