Season 11 (2000)

Lifespan House: New Project Begins
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September 4, 2000

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

Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor
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September 11, 2000

Work continues on the first floor, as the walls are framed throughout. Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house...Read more

Lifespan House: Framing the Roof
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September 18, 2000

Bob tours the neighborhood of I'On, built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Meanwhile, construction on the roof...Read more

Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns
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September 6, 2000

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

Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows
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September 6, 2000

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

Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors
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September 6, 2000

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

Lifespan House: Installing a Stairway
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September 6, 2000

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

Lifespan House: Front Porch and Bathroom
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January 1, 1970

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

Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim Work
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January 1, 1970

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

Lifespan House: Landscaping Begins
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January 1, 1970

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

Lifespan House: Working On the Kitchen
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January 1, 1970

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

Lifespan House: Completing the Living Room
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January 1, 1970

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

Lifespan House: Final House Tour
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January 1, 1970

Bob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Grif...Read more