Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 6

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 6
25 Episodes
  • Kitchen Remodel: Project Introduced
    E1
    Kitchen Remodel: Project IntroducedA look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some ideas with a tropical theme.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure
    E2
    Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of StructureBob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls
    E3
    Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the WallsThe walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping
    E4
    Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and LandscapingThe work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish
    E5
    Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco FinishA stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transported stone by stone to Florida by William Randolph Hearst.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a Partition
    E6
    Kitchen Remodel: Tying Floor Slabs and Building a PartitionThe new floor is integrated with the old and work is begun on a family-room partition. Also: the installation of a new air-conditioning unit and roof insulation.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window
    E7
    Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block WindowAfter the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours a restaurant kitchen at a local Cuban-American eatery.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction
    E8
    Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window ConstructionA spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped like a slice of tropical fruit.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Installing Tile
    E9
    Kitchen Remodel: Installing TileBob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop
    E10
    Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and CountertopBob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill
    E11
    Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and GrillPainting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.
  • Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System
    E12
    Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry SystemA shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.
  • Kitchen Remodel: House Tour
    E13
    Kitchen Remodel: House TourWork on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws for bevels, rip cuts and specialty work.
  • Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour
    E14
    Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood TourA new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space while keeping to a strict budget.
  • Master Bedroom: Building the Foundation
    E15
    Master Bedroom: Building the FoundationBuilding a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement firm to see how the material is made to order for the job.
  • Master Bedroom: Framing Partitions
    E16
    Master Bedroom: Framing PartitionsA course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.
  • Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles
    E17
    Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing ShinglesA demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roof of the Newton addition.
  • Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition
    E18
    Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall DemolitionBob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.
  • Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles
    E19
    Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and ShinglesWork continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching red cedar shingles to exterior walls.
  • Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim
    E20
    Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and TrimMaking the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a visit to a contractor's workshop to see how specialty molding is milled.
  • Master Bedroom: Deck Work
    E21
    Master Bedroom: Deck WorkTo save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.
  • Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation
    E22
    Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and InstallationConstructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.
  • Master Bedroom: Painting and Tiling
    E24
    Master Bedroom: Painting and TilingTips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.
  • Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping
    E25
    Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and LandscapingLow-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.
  • Master Bedroom: House Tour
    E26
    Master Bedroom: House TourA look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.
Cast of Season 6
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