Season 8
26 episodes · Sep 1, 1997
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- S8E1
Craftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction
Sep 1, 1997A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
- S8E2
Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering
Sep 8, 1997A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
- S8E3
Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows
Sep 15, 1997Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
- S8E4
Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing
Sep 22, 1997Interior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.
- S8E5
Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade
Sep 29, 1997Vintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.
- S8E6
Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch
Oct 6, 1997The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
- S8E7
Craftsman Bungalow: Working On the Pool
Oct 13, 1997Green Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.
- S8E8
Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation
Oct 20, 1997At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.
- S8E9
Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation
Oct 27, 1997The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.
- S8E10
Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids
Nov 3, 1997The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
- S8E11
Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets
Nov 10, 1997A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
- S8E12
Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing
Nov 17, 1997Damaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.
- S8E13
Craftsman Bungalow: House Tour
Nov 24, 1997Bob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.
- S8E14
Dream Garage: Project Introduction
Dec 1, 1997Plans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.
- S8E15
Dream Garage: Working On the Foundation
Dec 8, 1997Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.
- S8E16
Dream Garage: More Foundation Work
Dec 15, 1997As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.
- S8E17
Dream Garage: Framing the Garage
Dec 22, 1997A look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.
- S8E18
Dream Garage: Framing and Decking
Dec 29, 1997New decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.
- S8E19
Dream Garage: Insulating the Garage
Jan 5, 1998Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.
- S8E20
Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding
Jan 12, 1998Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.
- S8E21
Dream Garage: Skylights and Metal Roofing
Jan 19, 1998Metal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
- S8E22
Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features
Jan 26, 1998Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
- S8E23
Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling
Feb 2, 1998A horticulturalist shares general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.
- S8E24
Dream Garage: Heating and Lighting
Feb 9, 1998A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
- S8E25
Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage
Feb 16, 1998The interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.
- S8E26
Dream Garage: Barn Tour
Feb 23, 1998Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.