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.
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13 Episodes
Lifespan House: New Project Begins
E1
Lifespan House: New Project BeginsBob Vila begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country where the focus is on community living.
Lifespan House: Working On the First Floor
E2
Lifespan House: Working On the First FloorWork continues on the first floor, as the walls are framed throughout. Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house, built to demonstrate new building techniques for hurricane safety.
Lifespan House: Framing the Roof
E3
Lifespan House: Framing the RoofBob tours the neighborhood of I'On, built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Meanwhile, construction on the roof of the project house continues.
Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns
E4
Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch ColumnsMasons go to work constructing the fireplace, while columns are put into place on the porch.
Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows
E5
Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and WindowsWith new windows and French doors being installed, Bob Vila helps apply exterior siding and cedar trim.
Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors
E6
Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage DoorsCustom-made garage doors are installed along with a skylight above the family room.
Lifespan House: Installing a Stairway
E7
Lifespan House: Installing a StairwayThe framing inspector visits the project site, and contractors put in a pre-built stairway.
Lifespan House: Front Porch and Bathroom
E8
Lifespan House: Front Porch and BathroomTraditional shutters go up on the front porch, and tile work begins in the bathroom.
Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim Work
E9
Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim WorkThe plasterer is hard at work and in the dining room, the carpenter is doing the trim. In the garage, insulation is put in.
Lifespan House: Landscaping Begins
E10
Lifespan House: Landscaping BeginsLandscaping begins and a granite vanity top is installed in the first-floor bathroom. Also: a tour Middleton Place, home to exquisite gardens.
Lifespan House: Working On the Kitchen
E11
Lifespan House: Working On the KitchenIn the the kitchen, cabinets and appliances are installed, while painters work using historically accurate colors upstairs.
Lifespan House: Completing the Living Room
E12
Lifespan House: Completing the Living RoomWorkers install the reclaimed lumber living room floor, hang handmade lanterns on the porch, and install new Energy Star appliances.
Lifespan House: Final House Tour
E13
Lifespan House: Final House TourBob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Griffith is on hand to explain.
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