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Syndication 1990 - 2007 17 seasons 440 eps TV-G Ended

Home Again with Bob Vila

1990 - 2007 17 seasons 440 eps TV-G

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25 min

S17 · E1 · Sep 11, 2006

Building with Steel Shipping Containers Episode 1

The construction of affordable, storm-resistant single-family homes in St. Petersburg, Fla., using recycled steel shipping containers as the primary building material. Included: how the containers are cut and fitted for windows and doors, then sprayed with an insulating ceramic coating to prevent heat transfer through the metal. Guests include Askia Aquil of St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Services and David Cross of Tampa Armature Works.

25 min

S17 · E2 · Sep 18, 2006

Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, Historic St. Petersburg Episode 2

St. Petersburg, Fla., container-home project: A storm-resistant roof and windows are installed and sealed. Also: a tour of St. Petersburg's historic areas, parks and downtown.

25 min

S17 · E3 · Sep 25, 2006

Steel Walls, Exterior Finishes and Floorplans Episode 3

St. Petersburg, Fla., container-home project: The exterior is finished, insulated and primed. Also: Architect-designer Steve Armstrong discusses the strength of the steel structure and the layout flexibility of its interior space; and David Cross shows design possibilities for container-built homes.

25 min

S17 · E4 · Oct 2, 2006

Healthy Home and Building Projects Episode 4

Safer living environments for children are explored in a visit with a Melrose, Mass., couple who are baby proofing their 100-year-old house. Host Bob Vila also tours the American Lung Association's designer show house in West Palm Beach, Fla., to learn about the association's Baby's Breath program.

25 min

S17 · E5 · Oct 9, 2006

Enclosed-Blind Windows, Window Installation, and Master Bath Episode 5

Installing windows (some with enclosed blinds), bathroom tiles and a low-flush toilet in an 1895 two-family house in Melrose, Mass.

25 min

S17 · E6 · Oct 16, 2006

Sound Reduction, No VOC Paints, and Painting Techniques Episode 6

Installing sound-reduction insulation in a nursery in an 1895 two-family house in Melrose, Mass. Included: Environmental psychologist Arline Bronzaft discusses the importance of sleep in early-childhood development. Also: tips for painting a guest room.

25 min

S17 · E7 · Oct 23, 2006

Baby Safety Products and a Corian Tub Deck Episode 7

Child safety at home is the topic. Included: a child-safety gate; bedding items; a bathtub surround; and kitchen-safety items

25 min

S17 · E8 · Oct 30, 2006

Completed Nursery, Baths, and Glass Shower Wall Episode 8

Work at the 1895 two-family home in Melrose, Mass., wraps up with the installation of a glass shower in the master bath and a tub in the guest bath. Also: Vila tours the renovated guest room and the new nursery.

25 min

S17 · E9 · Nov 6, 2006

Removing Unwanted Junk and Combatting Basement Moisture Episode 9

A new project in Melrose, Mass.: adding room by making a basement a living space. Step No. 1: get rid of the junk. Then waterproofing can begin.

25 min

S17 · E10 · Nov 13, 2006

Basement Waterproofing, New Plumbing, and On-Demand Hot Water Episode 10

The Melrose, Mass., basement rehab continues with the completion of the perimeter drain and the installation of a triple sump pump and a water heater.

25 min

S17 · E11 · Nov 20, 2006

Moving the Oil Tank for New Heating, Cooling, and Air Filtration Episode 11

The basement rehab in Melrose, Mass., continues as workers move an oil burner to a more convenient location and reconnect it. Also: dealing with a squeaky ceiling; sealing a concrete floor.

25 min

S17 · E12 · Nov 27, 2006

Basement Finishing System and Custom Windows Episode 12

Melrose, Mass., basement rehab: framing begins by installing metal studs, then cutting, measuring and leveling the framing for the walls and ceiling grid. Finally, it's time to install windows.

25 min

S17 · E13 · Dec 4, 2006

Exterior Upgrades for 1921 Gambrel Episode 13

The project: exterior renovations on a 1921 gambrel-roofed house in Melrose, Mass. Included: new trim; built-out bay windows and columns; a new ceiling and joists for the porch; and a new front door.

25 min

S17 · E14 · Dec 11, 2006

Hardscaping, Removing Rot and Fighting Insect Damage Episode 14

A concrete curb and walkways are installed around a house in Melrose, Mass. In the back, a rotting tree is removed. Also: While installing a sliding backdoor, wood rot and insect damage are discovered and removed.

25 min

S17 · E15 · Dec 18, 2006

Sloping Backyard Fence, Basement Bathroom and Radiant Floors Episode 15

The Melrose, Mass., project: A white-cedar backyard fence (racked to accommodate the sloping space) is installed outside. Meanwhile, inside work continues in the basement with the laying of a tile floor in the laundry and the installation of a half bath, wallboard that is faced with fiberglass (to keep mold out) and a fiberglass door leading to the backyard.

25 min

S17 · E16 · Dec 25, 2006

Basement Carpet, Storage and Closet Design Episode 16

A basement family room is finished; a fireplace is renovated with a programmable gas insert; and customizable storage units are installed.

25 min

S17 · E17 · Jan 1, 2007

Low-maintenance Landscaping, Gutters and Pantry Episode 17

In Melrose, Mass., projects include installing seamless aluminum gutters; landscaping the front yard with pachysandra, holly, rhododendrons, spring bulbs and a red Japanese maple; installing a fieldstone and pea-stone terrace and building a shed for tools and toys in the back; and installing artificial grass on a side yard. Inside, there's a new triple-slider backdoor and a refurbished mudroom. Also: a segment on no-pesticide weed control.

25 min

S17 · E18 · Jan 8, 2007

Stucco Painting, Exterior Repairs, Shutters and High-end Decking Episode 18

The focus is on the exterior of the 1921 house in Melrose, Mass. Included: Damaged trim is replaced with western red cedar while other trim is scraped, sanded and repainted; shingles are installed and stained; stucco is primed and painted; a back-window frame is replaced with a synthetic one and shutters are installed; a porch deck and lighting are installed; and a nearby trellis is constructed.

25 min

S17 · E19 · Jan 15, 2007

Basement Moisture-Proofing, Home Audio, Blinds, and Appliances Episode 19

The Melrose, Mass., house: The basement is moisture proofed, and a washer and dryer, freezer, refrigerator and microwave are installed, as are blinds on the sliding door. Upstairs, blinds are also installed in the living-room windows, and various components of the home-entertainment system are put into place.

25 min

S17 · E20 · Jan 22, 2007

Exterior Lighting, Audio, Video, and Decor for the Melrose Home Episode 20

The Melrose, Mass., house: Exterior and interior lighting systems are installed; the children's room is reorganized; and the basement is waterproofed and finished (complete with a new bathroom). Also: A furnace and the central-air, air-purification and hot-water systems are tucked behind finished walls.

25 min

S17 · E21 · Jan 29, 2007

Innovative Concrete Forms and Wetland Protection Episode 21

Excavation begins on an addition to a Norwell, Mass., contractor's home to house an elderly relative. The homeowner, Howard Brickman, describes the scope of the project, and environmentalist Steve Ivas discusses how the builders will protect fragile ecosystems surrounding the lot. Also: discussion of the extension's foundation.

25 min

S17 · E22 · Feb 5, 2007

ICF Building System for Foundation, Floors, and Walls Episode 22

Concrete for the structure of the Norwell, Mass., home addition has been poured and the first floor is constructed, as are the gable ends.

25 min

S17 · E23 · Feb 12, 2007

Installing Garage Doors, Framing the Interior, and Upper-Floor Decking Episode 23

Framing begins on the addition to the Norwell, Mass., house and plywood is laid on the third floor. And the garage doors are replaced on the other side of the house. Also: a recap of the project so far.

25 min

S17 · E24 · Feb 19, 2007

Metal Roofing, Solar Roof Panels, Siding and Trim Episode 24

A metal roof is placed on the Norwell, Mass., home and finished with photovoltaic panels that will absorb the sun's energy and send it to a basement inverter that will turn it into usable power for household electricity. Then fiberglass-framed windows, fiber-cement siding and PVC moldings are installed.

25 min

S17 · E25 · Feb 26, 2007

Cedar Porch, Hydro-Air System, Fireplace and Stone Veneer Episode 25

Host Bob Vila inspects the front deck of the Norwell, Mass., house, which was decked and sided with red western cedar; and the HVAC system that was installed in the basement. Meanwhile, cellulose insulation is blown in throughout the house; a fireplace is assembled and installed in the great room; flooring is put down in the attic; and the bedroom is painted.

25 min

S17 · E26 · Mar 5, 2007

Finishing a Container-Built Home Episode 26

A tour of the completed intermodal-steel building unit (ISBU) house in St. Petersburg, Fla., focusing on its kitchen appliances and impact-resistant windows. Also: an assessment of the future of ISBU construction.

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Total runtime 183h 20m · Episode length 25 min · Type Documentary

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Premiered

September 3, 1990

Final episode

March 5, 2007

Status

Ended

Network

Syndication

Country

United States

Type

Documentary

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

183h 20m

Original language

English

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English

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