Season 3
24 episodes · Sep 7, 1992
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- S3E1
Victorian: Selecting the Site
Sep 7, 1992Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
- S3E2
Victorian: Clearing the Lot
Sep 14, 1992Bob 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.
- S3E3
Victorian: Foundation and Framing
Sep 21, 1992A 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.
- S3E4
Victorian: Raising the Walls
Sep 28, 1992Truss 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.
- S3E5
Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
Oct 5, 1992A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
- S3E6
Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
Oct 12, 1992A 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.
- S3E7
Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
Oct 19, 1992Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
- S3E8
Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
Oct 26, 1992Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
- S3E9
Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
Nov 2, 1992Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
- S3E10
Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
Nov 9, 1992Shingling 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.
- S3E11
Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Nov 16, 1992Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
- S3E12
Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
Nov 23, 1992A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
- S3E13
Victorian: House Tour
Nov 30, 1992A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
- S3E14
Beach House: Selecting the Site
Dec 7, 1992Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
- S3E15
Beach House: House Tour
Dec 14, 1992Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
- S3E17
Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
Dec 28, 1992The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
- S3E18
Beach House: Building the Staircase
Jan 4, 1993California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
- S3E19
Beach House: Framing and Insulation
Jan 11, 1993Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
- S3E20
Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
Jan 18, 1993Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
- S3E21
Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
Jan 25, 1993The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
- S3E22
Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
Feb 1, 1993Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
- S3E23
Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
Feb 8, 1993The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
- S3E24
Beach House: Tile Layout
Feb 15, 1993Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
- S3E25
Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
Feb 22, 1993A 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.