Home Again with Bob Vila - Season 13

19 episodes
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Episodes

3. Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows

Aired: 9/16/2002

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

Aired: 3/24/2002

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

Aired: 9/30/2002

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

Aired: 10/21/2002

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

Aired: 10/28/2002

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

Aired: 11/11/2002

Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.

12. Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork

Aired: 11/18/2002

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

Aired: 11/25/2002

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

Aired: 12/2/2002

Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.

15. Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing

Aired: 12/9/2002

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

Aired: 12/16/2002

Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.

17. Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities

Aired: 12/23/2002

The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.

18. Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour

Aired: 12/30/2002

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

Aired: 1/5/2003

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

Aired: 1/12/2003

Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.

21. Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing

Aired: 1/19/2003

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

Aired: 1/26/2003

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

Aired: 2/10/2003

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

Aired: 2/17/2003

The washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.