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Episode 3 - Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows
Release Date: 2002-09-16On 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.
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Episode 4 - Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork
Release Date: 2002-03-24Bob 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.
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Episode 5 - Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles
Release Date: 2002-09-30Cedar 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.
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Episode 8 - Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation
Release Date: 2002-10-21A 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.
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Episode 9 - Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation
Release Date: 2002-10-28Bob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.
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Episode 11 - Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications
Release Date: 2002-11-11Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
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Episode 12 - Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork
Release Date: 2002-11-18Crown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.
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Episode 13 - Modern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping
Release Date: 2002-11-25Bob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.
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Episode 14 - Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing
Release Date: 2002-12-02Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
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Episode 15 - Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing
Release Date: 2002-12-09Bob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.
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Episode 16 - Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops
Release Date: 2002-12-16Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
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Episode 17 - Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities
Release Date: 2002-12-23The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
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Episode 18 - Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour
Release Date: 2002-12-30Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
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Episode 19 - Modern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking
Release Date: 2003-01-05A 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.
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Episode 20 - Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install
Release Date: 2003-01-12Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
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Episode 21 - Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing
Release Date: 2003-01-19Techniques 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.
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Episode 22 - Modern Colonial: Interior Craftwork
Release Date: 2003-01-26Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
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Episode 24 - Modern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects
Release Date: 2003-02-10Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
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Episode 25 - Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture Making
Release Date: 2003-02-17The washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.