Season 7
26 episodes · Sep 2, 1996
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- S7E1
Shingle Style: Starting the Project
Sep 2, 1996Bob Vila prepares to restore his own home by inspecting it inside and out. Also: a tour of Harvard Square with architectural historian Brian Pfeiffer provides a look at the influences on area builders.
- S7E2
Shingle Style: Demolition Begins
Sep 9, 1996As work begins on the project, Bob Vila offers tips on demolishing a structure. Also: a look at the architect's renovation plans and a tour of historic houses in the neighborhood.
- S7E3
Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
Sep 16, 1996As reconstruction begins, the crew corrects a structural flaw with a new beam and starts overhauling the plumbing. Also: a tour of what remains of the house after the demolition.
- S7E4
Shingle Style: Working On the Roof
Sep 23, 1996As structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.
- S7E5
Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement
Sep 30, 1996Work begins on turning the basement into a combination exercise room and workshop, with Bob Vila sharing tips on concrete slab floors. Also: a trip to a Georgia sawmill to see lumber being prepared.
- S7E6
Shingle Style: Framing and Additions
Oct 7, 1996Bob Vila evaluates progress on the Cambridge, MA, project. Also: a tour of the historic Longfellow House, onetime residence of George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
- S7E7
Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
Oct 14, 1996Roofers replace the shingles and install copper lining to rebuild the gutters. Meanwhile, an electrician explains the project's extensive rewiring. Also: examples of fine woodwork and stained glass.
- S7E8
Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
Oct 21, 1996Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
- S7E9
Shingle Style: Working On the Deck
Oct 28, 1996Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
- S7E10
Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
Nov 4, 1996Bob Vila oversees the installation of a heating, air-conditioning and ventilation unit. In the bathroom, radiant heat is installed, and around the house, the electrical work is inspected.
- S7E11
Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
Nov 11, 1996Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
- S7E12
Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior
Nov 18, 1996Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
- S7E13
Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
Nov 25, 1996Work begins on the grounds as a landscape architect helps formulate plans. Meanwhile, the new deck takes shape and a parking pad is laid out near the back door.
- S7E14
Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
Dec 2, 1996The crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.
- S7E15
Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling
Dec 9, 1996Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
- S7E16
Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
Dec 16, 1996A hardwood floor is installed; work is done on the dressing rooms in the master bedroom; and a water-purification system is installed in the basement.
- S7E17
Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint
Dec 23, 1996The exterior paint color is chosen and the necessary prep work needed for the job is assessed. Windows are restored, and in the kitchen, cabinets are installed. Also: a trip to the Pennsylvania factory where the cabinets were manufactured.
- S7E18
Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
Dec 30, 1996In conjunction with the installation of the toilet and vanity at the Cambridge, MA, project site, Bob Vila tours the Wisconsin factory where the bath fixtures are made. Also: the master suite gets new closets.
- S7E19
Shingle Style: Installing Tile
Jan 6, 1997Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
- S7E20
Shingle Style: Landscaping
Jan 13, 1997The landscaping begins. Retaining-wall materials are used to create an elevated terrace and the backyard patio is paved. Also: a profile of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
- S7E21
Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
Jan 13, 1997Landscapers begin planting on the terrace. In the kitchen, new countertops are installed before the sink and a faucet are put in. Also: a vist to the Burpee Seeds gardens.
- S7E22
Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
Jan 28, 1997Built-in bookshelves are added to the library. Also: a period light fixture is refurbished, a dimmer-switch system is installed, and a stairway balustrade is reconstructed.
- S7E23
Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
Jan 13, 1997Storm windows are installed, a faux paint finish is applied to walls in the master bedroom, and planting in the yard is completed. Also: landscape architects explain changes that were made to meet city requirements.
- S7E24
Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
Feb 10, 1997Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
- S7E25
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One
Feb 17, 1997An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
- S7E26
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
Feb 24, 1997A look at the fabrics, colors, and furnishings inside the completed house. Also: a lockset is installed in the powder-room door and shower doors are added in the master bathroom.