Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 2

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 2

23 Episodes

  • Split-level Ranch: Selecting the House
    E1
    Split-level Ranch: Selecting the HouseA new project is introduced: the renovation of a 17-year-old ranch-style house in Plymouth, Mass. Included: a look at other homes in Plymouth.
  • Split-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling
    E2
    Split-level Ranch: Demolition and RemodelingThe deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.
  • Split-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition
    E3
    Split-level Ranch: Framing and DemolitionConstruction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.
  • Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows
    E4
    Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and WindowsWork begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.
  • Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors
    E5
    Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French DoorsA broken storm window is replaced; tile work is started in the bathroom; a bathroom vanity is installed. Also: a tour of a tile factory in Florida.
  • Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors
    E6
    Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet DoorsInstalled: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
  • Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl Floor
    E7
    Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl FloorInstalled a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.
  • Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck
    E8
    Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and DeckColonial-style molding and a mantelpiece are installed in the living room; the backyard deck is completed. Also: a visit to the home of John Adams (1735-1826) in Quincy, Massachusetts.
  • Split-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor
    E9
    Split-level Ranch: Masonry and FloorA masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.
  • Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling
    E10
    Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and PanelingA decorator offers suggestions on choosing wallpaper; a paperhanger demonstrates his craft in the living room. Also: a floor is installed in the family room; a front door is crafted.
  • Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis
    E11
    Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and TrellisWiring is installed for a Colonial-style light fixture and a the refrigerator's icemaker is hooked up. Also: a trellis is constructed in the front yard.
  • Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction
    E12
    Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack ConstructionBob constructs a plate rack for the dining room and shops for carpet for the living room. Outside, shrubs are transplanted, perennials are planted and the lawn is sodded.
  • Split-level Ranch: House Tour
    E13
    Split-level Ranch: House TourThe finished house is toured, including the basement rec room, and the designer discusses the Colonial decor. Also: a look at the outside elements such as landscaping, gutters and a trellis.
  • Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House
    E14
    Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the HouseBob goes hunting for a house to remodel in Naples, Florida. He tours the 'Cracker' cottage he plans to renovate, then looks at similar, recently revamped cottage for inspiration.
  • Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning
    E15
    Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and PlanningA landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.
  • Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets
    E16
    Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof BracketsThe architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.
  • Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint
    E17
    Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing PaintIncluded: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.
  • Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors
    E18
    Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French DoorsDemonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.
  • Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling
    E19
    Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall CeilingIncluded: the pool is tiled; drywall is installed in the living room; the carport is made into a garden area. Also: a visit to the development project in New York.
  • Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen
    E20
    Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch ScreenInstalled: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.
  • Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower
    E21
    Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and ShowerIncluded: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.
  • Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall
    E25
    Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower StallThe pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.
  • Cracker Cottage: House Tour
    E26
    Cracker Cottage: House TourA look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.

Cast of Season 2

  • Bob VilaBob Vila

 

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