September 7, 1992
Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
September 14, 1992
Bob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a t...Read more
September 21, 1992
A cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in C...Read more
September 28, 1992
Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon fram...Read more
October 5, 1992
A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
October 12, 1992
A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a wa...Read more
October 19, 1992
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
October 26, 1992
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
November 2, 1992
Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
November 9, 1992
Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a...Read more
November 16, 1992
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
November 23, 1992
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
November 30, 1992
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
December 7, 1992
Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
December 14, 1992
Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
December 28, 1992
The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
January 4, 1993
California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the...Read more
January 11, 1993
Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
January 18, 1993
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
January 25, 1993
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
February 1, 1993
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
February 8, 1993
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
February 15, 1993
Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
February 22, 1993
A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courty...Read more