Season 4

1993-09-14

Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.

1993-09-21

The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.

1993-09-27

Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.

1993-10-04

A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.

1993-10-18

Installing an electrical system and picture windows.

1993-10-25

Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.

1993-11-01

Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.

1993-11-08

Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.

1993-11-15

Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.

1993-11-22

Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.

1993-11-29

Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.

1993-12-06

Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.

1993-12-13

Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.

1993-12-20

Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.

1993-12-27

Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.

1994-01-03

A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.

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.

1994-01-17

Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.

1994-01-24

European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.

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.

1994-02-08

Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.

1994-02-15

Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.

1994-02-22

Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.

1994-03-01

A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.