Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 12

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 12

22 Episodes

  • Vermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the Future
    E4
    Vermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the FutureFraming continues, while in the basement installers put in special wiring to make this farmhouse a "connected home". Also: a tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Update
    E5
    Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior UpdateMetal roofing installation is underway, and the redwood deck is constructed. Included: trimwork on the porch and lessons in farming.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Painting and Kitchen Cabinet Installation
    E7
    Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Painting and Kitchen Cabinet InstallationPainting has begun on the exterior, while custom cabinets are installed in the kitchen. Also: a tour of Crown Point factory in Claremont, NH.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet Installation
    E8
    Vermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet InstallationTrim work is completed in the living room and the fireplace is installed. A window and vanity are added to the master bath.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered Bridges
    E9
    Vermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered BridgesExterior work continues with construction of a new stone wall. Inside the farmhouse, a staircase is built. Also: a look at the heritage of covered bridges in VT.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage Doors
    E10
    Vermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage DoorsWork continues in the garage, while home automation solutions are explored inside the residence.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile Installation
    E11
    Vermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile InstallationBob Vila catches up on progress in the home's kitchen, where new appliances have been installed. In the bathroom, tile is applied.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet Installation
    E12
    Vermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet InstallationLandscape work begins; inside, carpet is laid down and a new entertainment center is installed. Special appearance: model and designer Kathy Ireland.
  • Vermont Farmhouse: Project Completion
    E13
    Vermont Farmhouse: Project CompletionBob Vila takes a final tour of the completed farmhouse project, paying special attention to the landscaping, home automation features, and interior design.
  • Victorian Restoration: Initial Tour
    E14
    Victorian Restoration: Initial TourThis ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home as well as a former dairy barn also on the property.
  • Victorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and Demolition
    E15
    Victorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and DemolitionBob Vila focuses on the barn, a former dairy storage building that will be converted into an artist's studio and office space.
  • Victorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen Layout
    E16
    Victorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen LayoutThe front door is relocated to accommodate a new larger entranceway, while the design for the kitchen is determined. Also: a tour of Isaac Royall House.
  • Victorian Restoration: Electrical Systems and Wiring and Upstairs Framing
    E17
    Victorian Restoration: Electrical Systems and Wiring and Upstairs FramingRough electrical work is in progress, framing is underway on a new addition, and a new tub and new windows are installed.
  • Victorian Restoration: Roof Work and Lighting
    E18
    Victorian Restoration: Roof Work and LightingThe barn's roof system gets a makeover, while the interior gets air conditioning. Shingles are added to the exterior, along with a new gutter system.
  • Victorian Restoration: Skylight Installation, Roofing, and Painting
    E19
    Victorian Restoration: Skylight Installation, Roofing, and PaintingA tubular skylight is installed, along with new triangular peak windows. Also, exterior painting gets underway.
  • Victorian Restoration: Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New Balcony
    E20
    Victorian Restoration: Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New BalconyCellulose insulation is installed, and construction of the second-floor balcony begins.
  • Victorian Restoration: Blue Board Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage Door
    E21
    Victorian Restoration: Blue Board Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage DoorThe differences between blue board and drywall are discussed, and special fencing is put in. Also: a tour of the factory where the fencing is made.
  • Victorian Restoration: Work On the Driveway and Finishing the Deck
    E22
    Victorian Restoration: Work On the Driveway and Finishing the DeckStone pavers are installed in the driveway and deck construction begins. Plaster is applied in the bedrooms, and new barn-style doors are installed in the converted dairy storage building.
  • Victorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water Filtration
    E23
    Victorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water FiltrationAn interlocking laminate floor system being installed, along with a glass-block wall in the master bath and glass-block flooring elsewhere. The water filtration system is also established.
  • Victorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater Installed
    E24
    Victorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater InstalledLandscaping gets underway on the Victorian restoration project house property.
  • Victorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets
    E25
    Victorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and ClosetsCabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchen. In the master bedroom, a custom closet system is designed.
  • Victorian Restoration: Final House Tour
    E26
    Victorian Restoration: Final House TourThe Victorian house in Medford, MA is complete, and Bob Vila guides a tour of the finished restoration, from the pergolas in the yard to the electronics in the home office.

Cast of Season 12

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