Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 3

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 3

24 Episodes

  • Victorian: Selecting the Site
    E1
    Victorian: Selecting the SiteBob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
  • Victorian: Clearing the Lot
    E2
    Victorian: Clearing the LotBob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a tour of a Newport, R.I., mansion.
  • Victorian: Foundation and Framing
    E3
    Victorian: Foundation and FramingA cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in Cape May, N.J., one of America's oldest resort towns.
  • Victorian: Raising the Walls
    E4
    Victorian: Raising the WallsTruss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.
  • Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
    E5
    Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the SiteA chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
  • Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
    E6
    Victorian: Verge Board and PlumbingA designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a walk through Lucy the Elephant, a tourist exhibit on the New Jersey shore, and a look at how to build PVC wastes and vents.
  • Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
    E7
    Victorian: Porch, Windows and ShinglesWork begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
  • Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
    E8
    Victorian: Insulation and WiringInstalling blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
  • Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
    E9
    Victorian: Wallpapering and PantryIncluded: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
  • Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
    E10
    Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin CeilingShingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.
  • Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
    E11
    Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master BathInside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
  • Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
    E12
    Victorian: Plate Rail and StencilingA plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
  • Victorian: House Tour
    E13
    Victorian: House TourA tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
  • Beach House: Selecting the Site
    E14
    Beach House: Selecting the SiteWork begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
  • Beach House: House Tour
    E15
    Beach House: House TourBob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
  • Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
    E17
    Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam InstallationThe foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
  • Beach House: Building the Staircase
    E18
    Beach House: Building the StaircaseCalifornia's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
  • Beach House: Framing and Insulation
    E19
    Beach House: Framing and InsulationIncluded: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
  • Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
    E20
    Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler SystemInstalled: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
  • Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
    E21
    Beach House: Monitoring Network and WaterproofingThe project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
  • Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
    E22
    Beach House: Tile Roof and StuccoMexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
  • Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
    E23
    Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a DoorThe front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
  • Beach House: Tile Layout
    E24
    Beach House: Tile LayoutHand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
  • Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
    E25
    Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom CabinetsA terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.

Cast of Season 3

  • Bob VilaBob Vila

 

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