Home Again with Bob Vila (1990) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Home Again with Bob Vila online in HD.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Bob Vila
Home Again with Bob Vila — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1990-09-03 |
| Seasons | 15 |
| Episodes | 354 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9/10 (1 votes) |
Home Again with Bob Vila — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Cape-style Home: Clearing the Lot (1990-09-03) — Construction begins on a Cape Cod-style home being built in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. Included: the lot is cleared and cement is poured for the foundation of the house.
- E2: Cape-style Home: Ell and Deck (1990-09-10) — A recycled "ell" is added,and a first-floor deck is built. Also: tips on ordering lumber.
- E3: Cape-style Home: Wall Construction (1990-09-17) — Bob visits Barbara Gooddale in her authentic antique Cape Cod house to get a feel for the style and practicality of this design; back at our house, the crew frames, raises, and spr
- E4: Cape-style Home: Staircase and Roof (1990-09-24) — A staircase is built and the second floor is toured. Also: Bob Vila visits a shingle plant in Delaware.
- E5: Cape-style Home: Ceiling, Roof and Plumbing (1990-10-01) — Some demolition is done on the old ell to prepare it for renovation; ceiling joists and roof rafters go up in the new section of the house, and we see some rough plumbing work. Bob
- E6: Cape-style Home: Bulkhead, Trim and Roofing (1990-10-08) — A bulkhead is installed; a soffet, facia and drip edge are added to the front of the house. Also: asphalt shingles and a ridge vent.
- E7: Cape-style Home: Joining the Old Ell (1990-10-15) — The old ell is joined to the new construction, with some demolition done to make room for a shed dormer and a slider door. Bob visits the Wes-Pine wooden window factory in Hanover,
- E8: Cape-style Home: Front Door, Shingles and Plumbing (1990-10-22) — Bob and Ryley install the pre-hung front door and visit Shepley Wood Products to see how it was made. Dean Fraser shows us how to apply cedar shingles, and Tom Higham demonstrates
- E9: Cape-style Home: Wiring, Clapboards and Window Trim (1990-10-29) — Bob goes over the electrical wiring with John Hickey, cedar clapboards are put up, and Hand Cassidy explains insulation ratings. Our contractor Ryley puts exterior trim up around t
- E10: Cape-style Home: Kitchen Design and Septic System (1990-11-05) — Bob discusses the kitchen layout with designer Amy O'Haire, then visits her showroom. Claude Daigle demonstrates his drywall techniques, and John Aalto talks us through the install
- E11: Cape-style Home: Paneling, Furnace and Tile (1990-11-13) — Our contractor Ryley shows us how to put up the pine interior paneling in the living room; Bob checks out the furnace and ducting with installer Scott Glista, and watches John Boar
- E12: Cape-style Home: Floor Painting and Bathroom Vanity (1990-11-19) — Artisan Terry Maiche shows us two inexpensive ways to dress up a floor with paint: spattering and stenciling. Ryley builds a bathroom vanity, and Bob talks about exterior paints an
- E13: Cape-style Home: Landscaping and House Tour (1990-11-26) — Bob discusses landscaping with specialist Susan Hofer–sod, a gravel driveway, brickwork, fences, perennials. We tour the smart finished exterior with Ryley, and the gorgeous inter
- E14: Two-family Greystone: House and Neighborhood Tour (1990-12-03) — Now in Chicago, Bob takes a driving tour with realtor Catherine Caravette of our new neighborhood, Wicker Park, and of nearby upscale Lincoln Park. We check out our old greystone t
- E15: Two-family Greystone: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins (1990-12-10) — Bob discusses plans with local architect Bill Bauhs, and takes a tour of downtown Chicago's striking modern buildings with architectural historian Susan Benjamin. Back at our house
- E16: Two-family Greystone: Engineered Beams and Plumbing (1990-12-17) — Bob and Ron discuss the removal and shoring up of bearing walls, to be replaced by special engineered beams. We visit Macmillan-Bloedel's Parallam Plant in British Columbia, and pl
- E17: Two-family Greystone: Parallam and Iron Beam (1990-12-24) — The crew installs a Parallam beam in the living room and iron beams in the back masonry wall. Ron Gan and Bill Bauhs talk budget and convince Bob to renovate the basement as well,
- E18: Two-family Greystone: Basement Excavation Begins (1990-12-31) — Scott Smith's excavation crew digs out the basement to make room for a basement slab. Bob discusses heating systems for the rental units with installer Kirk Rustman, and Ron Gan ex
- E19: Two-family Greystone: Electrical Work Begins (1991-01-07) — The concrete basement floor is poured, leveled, and screeded; our contractor Ron repairs a broken window pane the old-fashioned way, and Bob discusses the electrical layout for the
- E20: Two-family Greystone: Plumbing Continues (1991-01-14) — Bob goes downtown to the Merchandise Mart to see a selection of bathroom fixtures. Back at our greystone, plumber Dan Macias replaces an old toilet and our contractor talks us thro
- E21: Two-family Greystone: Plaster and Drywall Work (1991-01-21) — Drywall and plaster work is discussed. Also: a visit to a drywall plant in Delaware.
- E22: Two-family Greystone: Budgeting and Tiling (1991-01-28) — A review of the project's budget and progress. Also: a trip to an appliance showroom, and the bathroom floor is prepped and tiled.
- E23: Two-family Greystone: Lighting and Flooring (1991-02-03) — Wooden floors are refinished and new windows are installed. Also: a visit to a light-fixtures store.
- E24: Two-family Greystone: Landscaping Begins (1991-02-10) — Kitchen cabinets are installed and the landscaping work begins.
- E25: Two-family Greystone: Flooring and Stairs (1991-02-17) — Installed: a basement staircase. Also: a visit to a flooring plant.
- E26: Two-family Greystone: House Tour (1991-02-24) — Kitchen countertops are mounted. Also: a tour of the home with an interior decorator.
- E27: Coach House: Coach House Tour (1991-03-04) — Bob and contractor Ron Gan look around our next projectan old deserted "coach house." Architectural historian Susan Benjamin gives us a tour of some of Chicago's 19th-century landm
- E28: Coach House: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins (1991-03-11) — Bob discusses plans for the coach house with our architect, Mike Morgan, and with contractor Ron Gan; demolition begins. Brick worker Dan Webb explains how the brick facade is powe
- E29: Coach House: Excavation Begins (1991-03-18) — Bob tours architect Frank Lloyd Wright's studio and sees some houses Wright designed in Greater Chicago. Back at the coach house, the basement is excavated and steel beams are put
- E31: Coach House: Roof Demolition (1991-04-01) — The Eagle roofing crew strips several ancient layers of old roofing, and a section of the roof is removed to make room for a new dormer. Bob explains how the dormer will provide mo
- E33: Coach House: Fireplace and Staircase (1991-04-15) — Bob tours the Hill Arboretum, an apartment project adapted for the physically challenged. Back at the coach house, a fireplace dealer explains the new zero-clearance fireplace and
- E37: Coach House: Project Status, Cabinets and Whirlpool Tub Installed (1991-05-13) — Bob tours the completed living room and dining room of the coach house, then reviews work done on the heating system. We see the base cabinets installed in the kitchen and a whirlp
- E38: Coach House: Finishing Touches and Landscaping (1991-05-20) — Bob installs the finishing touches in the coach house kitchen, including some galvanized steel features. We go outside to plant a tree and landscape the little entryway garden, and
- E39: Coach House: House Tour (1991-05-27) — Bob takes the grand tour of the finished coach house exterior with Ron, our contractor. We go inside to see the decorating job that the team of Rita Miller and Bill Waggoner have d
Season 2
- E1: Split-level Ranch: Selecting the House (1991-09-02) — A new project is introduced: the renovation of a 17-year-old ranch-style house in Plymouth, Mass. Included: a look at other homes in Plymouth.
- E2: Split-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling (1991-09-09) — The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.
- E3: Split-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition (1991-09-16) — Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.
- E4: Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows (1991-09-23) — Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.
- E5: Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors (1991-09-30) — A broken storm window is replaced; tile work is started in the bathroom; a bathroom vanity is installed. Also: a tour of a tile factory in Florida.
- E6: Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors (1991-10-07) — Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
- E7: Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl Floor — Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.
- E8: Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck (1991-10-21) — Colonial-style molding and a mantelpiece are installed in the living room; the backyard deck is completed. Also: a visit to the home of John Adams (1735-1826) in Quincy, Massachuse
- E9: Split-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor (1991-10-28) — A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.
- E10: Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling (1991-11-04) — A decorator offers suggestions on choosing wallpaper; a paperhanger demonstrates his craft in the living room. Also: a floor is installed in the family room; a front door is crafte
- E11: Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis (1991-11-11) — Wiring is installed for a Colonial-style light fixture and a the refrigerator's icemaker is hooked up. Also: a trellis is constructed in the front yard.
- E12: Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction (1991-11-18) — Bob constructs a plate rack for the dining room and shops for carpet for the living room. Outside, shrubs are transplanted, perennials are planted and the lawn is sodded.
- E13: Split-level Ranch: House Tour (1991-11-25) — The finished house is toured, including the basement rec room, and the designer discusses the Colonial decor. Also: a look at the outside elements such as landscaping, gutters and
- E14: Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House (1991-12-02) — Bob goes hunting for a house to remodel in Naples, Florida. He tours the 'Cracker' cottage he plans to renovate, then looks at similar, recently revamped cottage for inspiration.
- E15: Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning (1991-12-09) — A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.
- E16: Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets (1991-12-16) — The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.
- E17: Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint (1991-12-23) — Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.
- E18: Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors (1991-12-30) — Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.
- E19: Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling (1992-01-27) — Included: the pool is tiled; drywall is installed in the living room; the carport is made into a garden area. Also: a visit to the development project in New York.
- E20: Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen (1992-02-03) — Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.
- E21: Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower (1992-02-06) — Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.
- E25: Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall (1992-02-20) — The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.
- E26: Cracker Cottage: House Tour (1992-02-24) — A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.
Season 3
- E1: Victorian: Selecting the Site (1992-09-07) — Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
- E2: Victorian: Clearing the Lot (1992-09-14) — 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.
- E3: Victorian: Foundation and Framing (1992-09-21) — 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 town
- E4: Victorian: Raising the Walls (1992-09-28) — 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 Huds
- E5: Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site (1992-10-05) — 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.
- E6: Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing (1992-10-12) — 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
- E7: Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles (1992-10-19) — Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
- E8: Victorian: Insulation and Wiring (1992-10-26) — Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
- E9: Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry (1992-11-02) — Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
- E10: Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling (1992-11-09) — 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.
- E11: Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath (1992-11-16) — Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
- E12: Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling (1992-11-23) — A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
- E13: Victorian: House Tour (1992-11-30) — A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
- E14: Beach House: Selecting the Site (1992-12-07) — Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
- E15: Beach House: House Tour (1992-12-14) — Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
- E17: Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation (1992-12-28) — The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
- E18: Beach House: Building the Staircase (1993-01-04) — 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.
- E19: Beach House: Framing and Insulation (1993-01-11) — Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
- E20: Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System (1993-01-18) — Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
- E21: Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing (1993-01-25) — The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
- E22: Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco (1993-02-01) — Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
- E23: Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door (1993-02-08) — The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
- E24: Beach House: Tile Layout (1993-02-15) — 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.
- E25: Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets (1993-02-22) — 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 styl
Season 4
- E2: Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal (1993-09-14) — Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
- E3: Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters (1993-09-21) — The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
- E4: Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction (1993-09-27) — Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
- E5: Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase (1993-10-04) — A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
- E7: Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation (1993-10-18) — Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
- E8: Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower (1993-10-25) — Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
- E9: Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof (1993-11-01) — Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
- E10: Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing (1993-11-08) — Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
- E11: Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System (1993-11-15) — Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
- E12: Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass (1993-11-22) — Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
- E13: Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting (1993-11-29) — Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
- E14: Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall (1993-12-06) — Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
- E15: Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets (1993-12-13) — Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
- E16: Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment (1993-12-20) — Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
- E17: Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity (1993-12-27) — Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
- E18: Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring (1994-01-03) — A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
- E19: Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves (1994-01-11) — A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
- E20: Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding (1994-01-17) — Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
- E21: Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops (1994-01-24) — European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
- E22: Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System (1994-01-31) — Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
- E23: Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting (1994-02-08) — Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
- E24: Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish (1994-02-15) — Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
- E25: Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation (1994-02-22) — Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
- E26: Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour (1994-03-01) — A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.
Season 5
- E1: Federal-style Home: Selecting the Site (1994-09-05) — Bob Vila takes a carriage tour of Charleston, South Carolina to bserves the historic architecture and discuss restoration techniques.
- E2: Federal-style Home: Discussing the New Addition (1994-09-12) — Putting an addition onto a house. Also: restoring a plaster cornice.
- E3: Federal-style Home: Installing Windows and Repairing the Roof (1994-09-19) — Repairing a slate roof. Also: a garden tour in historical Charleston, South Carolina.
- E4: Federal-style Home: Molding Plaster Details (1994-09-26) — Applying plaster details to a restored cornice. Also: a tour of a Georgian mansion in Charleston, South Carolina.
- E5: Federal-style Home: Drywall Joints and Glass Cabinet Doors (1994-10-03) — The restoration of an antique plaster cornice is finalized. Also: a tour of a Civil War-era mansion.
- E6: Federal-style Home: Painting the Siding and Installing Shutters (1994-10-10) — Projects include stripping siding, repainting and shutter installation. Also: a look at Georgian architecture.
- E7: Federal-style Home: Building the Portico and Restoring the Fireplaces (1994-10-17) — Restoring a fireplace, installing a mantel, and constructing a portico.
- E9: Federal-style Home: House Tour and Decorative Painting (1994-10-31) — The final touches are put on the restored Federal-style mansion.
- E10: Greenhouse: House Tour and Demolition (1994-11-07) — A tour of the solarium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston kicks off a greenhouse project. Included: the architect discusses the construction plans.
- E12: Greenhouse: Attaching Steel Uprights (1994-11-21) — Insulation is installed in the greenhouse. Also: a look at two Boston solariums.
- E13: Greenhouse: Building Masonry Walls (1994-11-28) — Bob Vila visits two greenhouses at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN.
- E14: Greenhouse: Heating and Ventilating System (1994-12-05) — Heating and ventilating systems are installed in the greenhouse. Also: an Indiana limestone factory is toured.
- E16: Greenhouse: Adding Stucco and Laying a Stone Floor — Stucco is added to the walls of the greenhouse, and a blue stone floor is installed. Also: landscaping ideas for the surrounding yard.
- E17: Greenhouse: Greenhouse Tour (1994-12-26) — Guest Martha Stewart tours the completed greenhouse and helps the owner select plants during a visit to a nursery.
- E18: Cabin in the Woods: Foundation, Framing and Septic System (1995-01-02) — The foundation is laid for a small weekend getaway cottage in the woods, and a septic system is installed.
- E19: Cabin in the Woods: Framing the Cabin (1995-01-09) — Bob Vila tours Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house near Uniontown, PA.
- E20: Cabin in the Woods: Framing and Chimney (1995-01-16) — A chimney is built. Also: a Connecticut brick factory is toured.
- E21: Cabin in the Woods: Installing Skylights and Framing Staircase (1995-01-23) — Windows are installed in the cabin and the staircase is framed.
- E22: Cabin in the Woods: Installing Windows and Doors (1995-01-30) — Skylights and doors are installed in the cottage.
- E23: Cabin in the Woods: Electrical and Plumbing Work (1995-02-06) — Electricity and plumbing are installed in the cottage. Also: a cabin in New York's Adirondack Mountains is toured.
- E24: Cabin in the Woods: Interior Finishes (1995-02-13) — New technology in the building industry.
- E25: Cabin in the Woods: Installing the Kitchen and Patio (1995-02-20) — An energy-efficient kitchen is installed in the cabin, while landscaping begins outside.
- E26: Cabin in the Woods: Cabin Tour (1995-02-27) — The weekend getaway cottage is completed.
Season 6
- E1: Kitchen Remodel: Project Introduced (1995-09-04) — A look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some ideas with a tropical theme.
- E2: Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure (1995-09-11) — Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.
- E3: Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls (1995-09-18) — The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.
- E4: Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping (1995-09-25) — The work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.
- E5: Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish (1995-10-02) — A stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transported stone by stone to Florida by William Randolph
- E6: Kitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a Partition (1995-10-09) — The new floor is integrated with the old and work is begun on a family-room partition. Also: the installation of a new air-conditioning unit and roof insulation.
- E7: Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window (1995-10-16) — After the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours a restaurant kitchen at a local Cuban-American ea
- E8: Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction (1995-10-23) — A spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped like a slice of tropical fruit.
- E9: Kitchen Remodel: Installing Tile (1995-10-30) — Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.
- E10: Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop (1995-11-06) — Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.
- E11: Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill (1995-11-13) — Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.
- E12: Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System (1995-11-20) — A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.
- E13: Kitchen Remodel: House Tour (1995-11-27) — Work on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws for bevels, rip cuts and specialty work.
- E14: Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour (1995-12-04) — A new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space while keeping to a strict budget.
- E15: Master Bedroom: Building the Foundation (1995-12-11) — Building a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement firm to see how the material is made to order for the
- E16: Master Bedroom: Framing Partitions (1995-12-18) — A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.
- E17: Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles (1995-12-25) — A demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roof of the Newton addition.
- E18: Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition (1996-01-01) — Bob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.
- E19: Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles (1996-01-08) — Work continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching red cedar shingles to exterior walls.
- E20: Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim (1996-01-15) — Making the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a visit to a contractor's workshop to see how specialty
- E21: Master Bedroom: Deck Work (1996-01-22) — To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.
- E22: Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation (1996-01-29) — Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.
- E24: Master Bedroom: Painting and Tiling (1996-02-12) — Tips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.
- E25: Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping (1996-02-19) — Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.
- E26: Master Bedroom: House Tour (1996-02-26) — A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Home Again with Bob Vila have? 15 season(s) with 354 episodes.
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