Season 2

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.

1991-09-09

The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.

1991-09-16

Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.

1991-09-23

Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.

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.

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.

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Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.

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, Massachusetts.

1991-10-28

A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.

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 crafted.

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.

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.

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 a trellis.

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.

1991-12-09

A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.

1991-12-16

The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.

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.

1991-12-30

Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.

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.

1992-02-03

Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.

1992-02-06

Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.

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.

1992-02-24

A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.