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Episode 1 - Victorian: Selecting the Site
Release Date: 1992-09-07Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
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Episode 2 - Victorian: Clearing the Lot
Release Date: 1992-09-14Bob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a tour of a Newport, R.I., mansion.
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Episode 3 - Victorian: Foundation and Framing
Release Date: 1992-09-21A cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in Cape May, N.J., one of America's oldest resort towns.
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Episode 4 - Victorian: Raising the Walls
Release Date: 1992-09-28Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.
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Episode 5 - Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
Release Date: 1992-10-05A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
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Episode 6 - Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
Release Date: 1992-10-12A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a walk through Lucy the Elephant, a tourist exhibit on the New Jersey shore, and a look at how to build PVC wastes and vents.
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Episode 7 - Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
Release Date: 1992-10-19Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
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Episode 8 - Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
Release Date: 1992-10-26Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
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Episode 9 - Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
Release Date: 1992-11-02Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
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Episode 10 - Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
Release Date: 1992-11-09Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.
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Episode 11 - Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Release Date: 1992-11-16Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
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Episode 12 - Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
Release Date: 1992-11-23A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
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Episode 13 - Victorian: House Tour
Release Date: 1992-11-30A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
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Episode 14 - Beach House: Selecting the Site
Release Date: 1992-12-07Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
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Episode 15 - Beach House: House Tour
Release Date: 1992-12-14Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
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Episode 17 - Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
Release Date: 1992-12-28The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
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Episode 18 - Beach House: Building the Staircase
Release Date: 1993-01-04California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
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Episode 19 - Beach House: Framing and Insulation
Release Date: 1993-01-11Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
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Episode 20 - Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
Release Date: 1993-01-18Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
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Episode 21 - Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
Release Date: 1993-01-25The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
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Episode 22 - Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
Release Date: 1993-02-01Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
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Episode 23 - Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
Release Date: 1993-02-08The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
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Episode 24 - Beach House: Tile Layout
Release Date: 1993-02-15Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
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Episode 25 - Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
Release Date: 1993-02-22A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.