Season 6
25 episodes · Sep 4, 1995
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- S6E1
Kitchen Remodel: Project Introduced
Sep 4, 1995A look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some ideas with a tropical theme.
- S6E2
Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure
Sep 11, 1995Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.
- S6E3
Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls
Sep 18, 1995The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.
- S6E4
Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping
Sep 25, 1995The work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.
- S6E5
Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish
Oct 2, 1995A stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transported stone by stone to Florida by William Randolph Hearst.
- S6E6
Kitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a Partition
Oct 9, 1995The new floor is integrated with the old and work is begun on a family-room partition. Also: the installation of a new air-conditioning unit and roof insulation.
- S6E7
Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window
Oct 16, 1995After the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours a restaurant kitchen at a local Cuban-American eatery.
- S6E8
Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction
Oct 23, 1995A spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped like a slice of tropical fruit.
- S6E9
Kitchen Remodel: Installing Tile
Oct 30, 1995Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.
- S6E10
Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop
Nov 6, 1995Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.
- S6E11
Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill
Nov 13, 1995Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.
- S6E12
Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System
Nov 20, 1995A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.
- S6E13
Kitchen Remodel: House Tour
Nov 27, 1995Work on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws for bevels, rip cuts and specialty work.
- S6E14
Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour
Dec 4, 1995A new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space while keeping to a strict budget.
- S6E15
Master Bedroom: Building the Foundation
Dec 11, 1995Building a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement firm to see how the material is made to order for the job.
- S6E16
Master Bedroom: Framing Partitions
Dec 18, 1995A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.
- S6E17
Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles
Dec 25, 1995A demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roof of the Newton addition.
- S6E18
Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition
Jan 1, 1996Bob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.
- S6E19
Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles
Jan 8, 1996Work continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching red cedar shingles to exterior walls.
- S6E20
Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim
Jan 15, 1996Making the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a visit to a contractor's workshop to see how specialty molding is milled.
- S6E21
Master Bedroom: Deck Work
Jan 22, 1996To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.
- S6E22
Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation
Jan 29, 1996Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.
- S6E24
Master Bedroom: Painting and Tiling
Feb 12, 1996Tips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.
- S6E25
Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping
Feb 19, 1996Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.
- S6E26
Master Bedroom: House Tour
Feb 26, 1996A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.