Bob Vila's Home Again - Season 7
Season 7
Network
DatesSep 2, 1996 - Feb 24, 1997
Episodes
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.
Sep 2, 1996
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.
Sep 9, 1996
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.
Sep 16, 1996
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.
Sep 23, 1996
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.
Sep 30, 1996
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.
Oct 7, 1996
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.
Oct 14, 1996
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.
Oct 21, 1996
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.
Oct 28, 1996
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
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
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
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
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.
Dec 2, 1996
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.
Dec 9, 1996
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.
Dec 16, 1996
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.
Dec 23, 1996
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.
Dec 30, 1996
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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