Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 2

23 episodes · Sep 2, 1991

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  • S2E1

    Split-level Ranch: Selecting the House

    Sep 2, 1991

    A new project is introduced: the renovation of a 17-year-old ranch-style house in Plymouth, Mass. Included: a look at other homes in Plymouth.

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  • S2E2

    Split-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling

    Sep 9, 1991

    The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.

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  • S2E3

    Split-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition

    Sep 16, 1991

    Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.

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  • S2E4

    Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows

    Sep 23, 1991

    Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.

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  • S2E5

    Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors

    Sep 30, 1991

    A broken storm window is replaced; tile work is started in the bathroom; a bathroom vanity is installed. Also: a tour of a tile factory in Florida.

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  • S2E6

    Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors

    Oct 7, 1991

    Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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  • S2E7

    Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl Floor

    Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.

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  • S2E8

    Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck

    Oct 21, 1991

    Colonial-style molding and a mantelpiece are installed in the living room; the backyard deck is completed. Also: a visit to the home of John Adams (1735-1826) in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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  • S2E9

    Split-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor

    Oct 28, 1991

    A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.

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  • S2E10

    Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling

    Nov 4, 1991

    A decorator offers suggestions on choosing wallpaper; a paperhanger demonstrates his craft in the living room. Also: a floor is installed in the family room; a front door is crafted.

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  • S2E11

    Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis

    Nov 11, 1991

    Wiring is installed for a Colonial-style light fixture and a the refrigerator's icemaker is hooked up. Also: a trellis is constructed in the front yard.

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  • S2E12

    Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction

    Nov 18, 1991

    Bob constructs a plate rack for the dining room and shops for carpet for the living room. Outside, shrubs are transplanted, perennials are planted and the lawn is sodded.

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  • S2E13

    Split-level Ranch: House Tour

    Nov 25, 1991

    The finished house is toured, including the basement rec room, and the designer discusses the Colonial decor. Also: a look at the outside elements such as landscaping, gutters and a trellis.

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  • S2E14

    Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House

    Dec 2, 1991

    Bob goes hunting for a house to remodel in Naples, Florida. He tours the 'Cracker' cottage he plans to renovate, then looks at similar, recently revamped cottage for inspiration.

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  • S2E15

    Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning

    Dec 9, 1991

    A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.

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  • S2E16

    Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets

    Dec 16, 1991

    The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.

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  • S2E17

    Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint

    Dec 23, 1991

    Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.

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  • S2E18

    Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors

    Dec 30, 1991

    Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.

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  • S2E19

    Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling

    Jan 27, 1992

    Included: the pool is tiled; drywall is installed in the living room; the carport is made into a garden area. Also: a visit to the development project in New York.

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  • S2E20

    Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen

    Feb 3, 1992

    Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.

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  • S2E21

    Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower

    Feb 6, 1992

    Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.

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  • S2E25

    Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall

    Feb 20, 1992

    The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.

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  • S2E26

    Cracker Cottage: House Tour

    Feb 24, 1992

    A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.

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