September 4, 1995
A look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some idea...Read more
September 11, 1995
Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.
September 18, 1995
The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.
September 25, 1995
The work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.
October 2, 1995
A stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transpor...Read more
October 9, 1995
The new floor is integrated with the old and work is begun on a family-room partition. Also: the installation of a new air-conditi...Read more
October 16, 1995
After the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours...Read more
October 23, 1995
A spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped li...Read more
October 30, 1995
Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.
November 6, 1995
Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.
November 13, 1995
Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.
November 20, 1995
A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.
November 27, 1995
Work on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws fo...Read more
December 4, 1995
A new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space...Read more
December 11, 1995
Building a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement fir...Read more
December 18, 1995
A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.
December 25, 1995
A demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roo...Read more
January 1, 1996
Bob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.
January 8, 1996
Work continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching r...Read more
January 15, 1996
Making the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a vis...Read more
January 22, 1996
To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.
January 29, 1996
Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.
February 12, 1996
Tips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.
February 19, 1996
Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.
February 26, 1996
A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.