Season 10

Episodes

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   1. Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins

   6 Sept 1999

   Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.

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   2. Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls

   13 Sept 1999

   The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.

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   3. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof

   20 Sept 1999

   Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.

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   4. Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling

   27 Sept 1999

   Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.

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   5. Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof

   4 Oct 1999

   Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.

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   6. Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall

   11 Oct 1999

   A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.

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   7. Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch

   18 Oct 1999

   The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.

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   8. Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation

   25 Oct 1999

   Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.

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   9. Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation

   1 Nov 1999

   An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.

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    10. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen

    8 Nov 1999

    Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.

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    11. Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures

    15 Nov 1999

    Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.

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    12. Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design

    22 Nov 1999

    Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.

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    13. Habitat for Humanity: House Tour

    Date TBA

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    14. Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour

    6 Dec 1999

    Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.

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    15. Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor

    13 Dec 1999

    Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.

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    16. Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor

    20 Dec 1999

    Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.

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    17. Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration

    27 Dec 1999

    Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.

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    18. Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls

    3 Jan 2000

    Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.

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    19. Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter

    10 Jan 2000

    A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.

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    20. Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards

    17 Jan 2000

    Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.

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    21. Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen

    24 Jan 2000

    Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.

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    22. Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration

    31 Jan 2000

    The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.

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    23. Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested

    7 Feb 2000

    Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.

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    24. Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen

    14 Feb 2000

    A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.

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    25. Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating

    21 Feb 2000

    The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.

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    26. Executive Mansion: Mansion Final Tour

    Date TBA