Season 4 (1970)

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Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
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September 14, 1993

Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.

Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
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September 21, 1993

The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.

Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
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September 27, 1993

Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.

Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
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October 4, 1993

A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.

Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
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October 18, 1993

Installing an electrical system and picture windows.

Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
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October 25, 1993

Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.

Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
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November 1, 1993

Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.

Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
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November 8, 1993

Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.

Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
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November 15, 1993

Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.

Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
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November 22, 1993

Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.

Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
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November 29, 1993

Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.

Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
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December 6, 1993

Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.

Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
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December 13, 1993

Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.

Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
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December 20, 1993

Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.

Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
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December 27, 1993

Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.

Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
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January 3, 1994

A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.

Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
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January 11, 1994

A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four vi...Read more

Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
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January 17, 1994

Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.

Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
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January 24, 1994

European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.

Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
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January 31, 1994

Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.

Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
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February 8, 1994

Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.

Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
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February 15, 1994

Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.

Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
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February 22, 1994

Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.

Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
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March 1, 1994

A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.