September 16, 2002
On the roof, asphalt shingles are installed; back on the ground, windows are put in. Included: home designs of the firm of noted 2...Read more
March 24, 2002
Bob Vila surveys the HVAC ductwork and the crew installs a new radiant heating system. Also: a tour of a the Julia Wood House in F...Read more
September 30, 2002
Cedar shingles are applied to the roof and a gas fireplace unit is installed on the ground floor. Also: a trip to Canada to see ho...Read more
October 21, 2002
A generator system is installed, while new carriage-style doors make their way onto the garage. Also: a tour of the Jackson homestead in Newton, MA.
October 28, 2002
Bob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.
November 11, 2002
Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
November 18, 2002
Crown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.
November 25, 2002 • 30m
Bob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.
December 2, 2002
Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
December 9, 2002
Bob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.
December 16, 2002
Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
December 23, 2002
The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
December 30, 2002
Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
January 5, 2003
A planter box is constructed for the sunroom. Also, Bob Vila tours Winterthur, a historic estate in Delaware, and The North Bennet...Read more
January 12, 2003
Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
January 19, 2003
Techniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's...Read more
January 26, 2003
Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
February 10, 2003
Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
February 17, 2003
The washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.