Home Again with Bob Vila - Season 13
3 - Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows
Air Date: 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 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills.
4 - Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork
Air Date: 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 Falmouth, Massachusetts.
5 - Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles
Air Date: 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 how wood shingles are milled.
8 - Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation
Air Date: 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.
9 - Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation
Air Date: 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.
11 - Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications
Air Date: November 11, 2002
Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
12 - Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork
Air Date: 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.
13 - Modern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping
Air Date: November 25, 2002
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.
14 - Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing
Air Date: December 2, 2002
Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
15 - Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing
Air Date: 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.
16 - Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops
Air Date: December 16, 2002
Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
17 - Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities
Air Date: December 23, 2002
The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
18 - Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour
Air Date: December 30, 2002
Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
19 - Modern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking
Air Date: 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 Street School, an arts instruction institution in Boston.
20 - Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install
Air Date: January 12, 2003
Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
21 - Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing
Air Date: January 19, 2003
Techniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's sustainable forestry operation in Casco, ME.
22 - Modern Colonial: Interior Craftwork
Air Date: January 26, 2003
Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
24 - Modern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects
Air Date: February 10, 2003
Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
25 - Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture Making
Air Date: 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.