Home Again with Bob Vila - Season 4

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Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal

2 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal

Air Date: September 14, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters

3 - Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters

Air Date: 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

4 - Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction

Air Date: 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

5 - Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase

Air Date: 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

7 - Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation

Air Date: October 18, 1993

Installing an electrical system and picture windows.

Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower

8 - Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower

Air Date: 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

9 - Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof

Air Date: November 1, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing

10 - Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing

Air Date: November 8, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System

11 - Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System

Air Date: 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

12 - Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass

Air Date: 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

13 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting

Air Date: November 29, 1993

Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.

Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall

14 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall

Air Date: December 6, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets

15 - Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets

Air Date: December 13, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment

16 - Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment

Air Date: December 20, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity

17 - Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity

Air Date: December 27, 1993

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

Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring

18 - Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring

Air Date: 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

19 - Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves

Air Date: 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 visits is made to a special sister project.

Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding

20 - Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding

Air Date: January 17, 1994

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

Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops

21 - Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops

Air Date: 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

22 - Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System

Air Date: 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

23 - Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting

Air Date: 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

24 - Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish

Air Date: February 15, 1994

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

Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation

25 - Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation

Air Date: February 22, 1994

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

Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour

26 - Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour

Air Date: March 1, 1994

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