Bob Vila's Home Again - Season 7

Bob Vila's Home Again - Season 7

Season 7

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DatesSept. 2, 1996 - Feb. 24, 1997
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Episodes

Shingle Style: Starting the Project
Season 7Episode 130 min

Shingle Style: Starting the Project

Bob 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.
Sept. 2, 1996
Shingle Style: Demolition Begins
Season 7Episode 230 min

Shingle Style: Demolition Begins

As 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.
Sept. 9, 1996
Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
Season 7Episode 330 min

Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam

As 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.
Sept. 16, 1996
Shingle Style: Working On the Roof
Season 7Episode 430 min

Shingle Style: Working On the Roof

As structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.
Sept. 23, 1996
Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement
Season 7Episode 530 min

Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement

Work 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.
Sept. 30, 1996
Shingle Style: Framing and Additions
Season 7Episode 630 min

Shingle Style: Framing and Additions

Bob 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.
Okt. 7, 1996
Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
Season 7Episode 730 min

Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring

Roofers 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.
Okt. 14, 1996
Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
Season 7Episode 830 min

Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation

Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
Okt. 21, 1996
Shingle Style: Working On the Deck
Season 7Episode 930 min

Shingle Style: Working On the Deck

Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
Okt. 28, 1996
Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
Season 7Episode 1030 min

Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems

Bob 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.
Nov. 4, 1996
Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
Season 7Episode 1130 min

Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering

Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
Nov. 11, 1996
Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior
Season 7Episode 1230 min

Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior

Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
Nov. 18, 1996
Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
Season 7Episode 1330 min

Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting

Work 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.
Nov. 25, 1996
Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
Season 7Episode 1430 min

Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail

The crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.
Dez. 2, 1996
Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling
Season 7Episode 1530 min

Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling

Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
Dez. 9, 1996
Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
Season 7Episode 1630 min

Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor

A 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.
Dez. 16, 1996
Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint
Season 7Episode 1730 min

Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint

The 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.
Dez. 23, 1996
Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
Season 7Episode 1830 min

Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation

In 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.
Dez. 30, 1996
Shingle Style: Installing Tile
Season 7Episode 1930 min

Shingle Style: Installing Tile

Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
Jan. 6, 1997
Shingle Style: Landscaping
Season 7Episode 2030 min

Shingle Style: Landscaping

The 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.
Jan. 13, 1997
Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
Season 7Episode 2130 min

Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping

Landscapers 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.
Jan. 13, 1997
Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
Season 7Episode 2230 min

Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves

Built-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.
Jan. 28, 1997
Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
Season 7Episode 2330 min

Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping

Storm 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.
Jan. 13, 1997
Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
Season 7Episode 2430 min

Shingle Style: Interior Decorating

Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
Feb. 10, 1997
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One
Season 7Episode 2530 min

Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One

An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
Feb. 17, 1997
Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
Season 7Episode 2630 min

Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two

A 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.
Feb. 24, 1997

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