Building contractor and all-around handyman Bob Vila visits the sites of various home and commercial building construction and restorations, and gives viewers tips on the best way to finish such projects.
Where to Watch Season 10
26 Episodes
Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
E1
Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project BeginsPlans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.
Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls
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Habitat for Humanity: Framing the WallsThe walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.
Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof
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Habitat for Humanity: Working On the RoofRoof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
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Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch CeilingExterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.
Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
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Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the RoofRoofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.
Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall
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Habitat for Humanity: Siding and DrywallA special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch
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Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back PorchThe back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation
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Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door InstallationBob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation
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Habitat for Humanity: Floor InstallationAn entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen
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Habitat for Humanity: Working On the KitchenCabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
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Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom FixturesCarpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design
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Habitat for Humanity: Interior DesignGuest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
Habitat for Humanity: House Tour
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Habitat for Humanity: House Tour
Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour
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Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion TourBob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor
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Executive Mansion: Restoring the FloorFloor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor
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Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete FloorPreparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration
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Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for RestorationPaint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls
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Executive Mansion: Framing New WallsFraming and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.
Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter
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Executive Mansion: Installing a DumbwaiterA dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards
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Executive Mansion: Installing BaseboardsBaseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen
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Executive Mansion: Basement KitchenPreparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration
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Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece RestorationThe mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested
E23
Executive Mansion: Technology Systems TestedLandscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen
E24
Executive Mansion: Finishing the KitchenA small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
