Aired: 9/1/1997
A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
Aired: 9/8/1997
A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
Aired: 9/15/1997
Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Aired: 9/22/1997
Interior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.
Aired: 9/29/1997
Vintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.
Aired: 10/6/1997
The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
Aired: 10/13/1997
Green Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.
Aired: 10/20/1997
At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.
Aired: 10/27/1997
The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.
Aired: 11/3/1997
The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
Aired: 11/10/1997
A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
Aired: 11/17/1997
Damaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.
Aired: 11/24/1997
Bob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.
Aired: 12/1/1997
Plans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.
Aired: 12/8/1997
Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.
Aired: 12/15/1997
As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.
Aired: 12/22/1997
A look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.
Aired: 12/29/1997
New decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.
Aired: 1/5/1998
Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.
Aired: 1/12/1998
Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.
Aired: 1/19/1998
Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
Aired: 1/26/1998
Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
Aired: 2/2/1998
A horticulturalist shares general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.
Aired: 2/9/1998
A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
Aired: 2/16/1998
The interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.
Aired: 2/23/1998
Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.