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 Home Again with Bob Vila • Sezon 13
19 Episodes
Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows
E3
Modern Colonial: Shingles and WindowsOn the roof, asphalt shingles are installed; back on the ground, windows are put in. Included: home designs of the firm of noted 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills.
Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork
E4
Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and DuctworkBob Vila surveys the HVAC ductwork and the crew installs a new radiant heating system. Also: a tour of a the Julia Wood House in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles
E5
Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar ShinglesCedar shingles are applied to the roof and a gas fireplace unit is installed on the ground floor. Also: a trip to Canada to see how wood shingles are milled.
Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation
E8
Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator InstallationA generator system is installed, while new carriage-style doors make their way onto the garage. Also: a tour of the Jackson homestead in Newton, MA.
Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation
E9
Modern Colonial: Wood Floor InstallationBob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.
Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications
E11
Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan ModificationsWork continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork
E12
Modern Colonial: Interior WoodworkCrown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.
Modern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping
E13
Modern Colonial: Exterior LandscapingBob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.
Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing
E14
Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement RefinishingMechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing
E15
Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior FinishingBob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.
Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops
E16
Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and CountertopsBob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities
E17
Modern Colonial: Bedroom AmenitiesThe crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour
E18
Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating TourWindows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
Modern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking
E19
Modern Colonial: Workshops and WoodworkingA planter box is constructed for the sunroom. Also, Bob Vila tours Winterthur, a historic estate in Delaware, and The North Bennet Street School, an arts instruction institution in Boston.
Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install
E20
Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet InstallShelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing
E21
Modern Colonial: Wood Floor FinishingTechniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's sustainable forestry operation in Casco, ME.
Modern Colonial: Interior Craftwork
E22
Modern Colonial: Interior CraftworkBob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
Modern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects
E24
Modern Colonial: More Interior Design ProjectsInterior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture Making
E25
Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture MakingThe washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.
