Season 3

Episodes

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   1. Victorian: Selecting the Site

   7 Sept 1992

   Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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   2. Victorian: Clearing the Lot

   14 Sept 1992

   Bob 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.

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   3. Victorian: Foundation and Framing

   21 Sept 1992

   A 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.

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   4. Victorian: Raising the Walls

   28 Sept 1992

   Truss 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.

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   5. Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site

   5 Oct 1992

   A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.

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   6. Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing

   12 Oct 1992

   A 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.

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   7. Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles

   19 Oct 1992

   Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.

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   8. Victorian: Insulation and Wiring

   26 Oct 1992

   Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.

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   9. Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry

   2 Nov 1992

   Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.

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    10. Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling

    9 Nov 1992

    Shingling 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.

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    11. Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath

    16 Nov 1992

    Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.

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    12. Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling

    23 Nov 1992

    A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.

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    13. Victorian: House Tour

    30 Nov 1992

    A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.

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    14. Beach House: Selecting the Site

    7 Dec 1992

    Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.

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    15. Beach House: House Tour

    14 Dec 1992

    Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.

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    17. Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation

    28 Dec 1992

    The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.

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    18. Beach House: Building the Staircase

    4 Jan 1993

    California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.

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    19. Beach House: Framing and Insulation

    11 Jan 1993

    Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.

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    20. Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System

    18 Jan 1993

    Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.

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    21. Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing

    25 Jan 1993

    The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").

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    22. Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco

    1 Feb 1993

    Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.

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    23. Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door

    8 Feb 1993

    The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.

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    24. Beach House: Tile Layout

    15 Feb 1993

    Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.

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    25. Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets

    22 Feb 1993

    A 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.