Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 8

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.
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26 Episodes
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction
    E1
    Episode 1Craftsman Bungalow: Project IntroductionA vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering
    E2
    Episode 2Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and PlasteringA closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows
    E3
    Episode 3Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the WindowsBob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing
    E4
    Episode 4Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch FramingInterior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade
    E5
    Episode 5Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front FacadeVintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch
    E6
    Episode 6Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and PorchThe pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Working On the Pool
    E7
    Episode 7Craftsman Bungalow: Working On the PoolGreen Indian slate is installed on the surround and porch steps. Also: the backyard entry gate is finished.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation
    E8
    Episode 8Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint PreparationAt the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation
    E9
    Episode 9Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet InstallationThe bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids
    E10
    Episode 10Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light GridsThe electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets
    E11
    Episode 11Craftsman Bungalow: Installing CabinetsA cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing
    E12
    Episode 12Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and RefinishingDamaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.
  • Craftsman Bungalow: House Tour
    E13
    Episode 13Craftsman Bungalow: House TourBob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.
  • Dream Garage: Project Introduction
    E14
    Episode 14Dream Garage: Project IntroductionPlans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.
  • Dream Garage: Working On the Foundation
    E15
    Episode 15Dream Garage: Working On the FoundationFoundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.
  • Dream Garage: More Foundation Work
    E16
    Episode 16Dream Garage: More Foundation WorkAs the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.
  • Dream Garage: Framing the Garage
    E17
    Episode 17Dream Garage: Framing the GarageA look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.
  • Dream Garage: Framing and Decking
    E18
    Episode 18Dream Garage: Framing and DeckingNew decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.
  • Dream Garage: Insulating the Garage
    E19
    Episode 19Dream Garage: Insulating the GarageInsulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.
  • Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding
    E20
    Episode 20Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and SidingWindows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.
  • Dream Garage: Skylights and Metal Roofing
    E21
    Episode 21Dream Garage: Skylights and Metal RoofingMetal roofing is installed and drywall is put up around the skylights.
  • Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features
    E22
    Episode 22Dream Garage: Installing Protective FeaturesBob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.
  • Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling
    E23
    Episode 23Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and PanelingA horticulturalist shares general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.
  • Dream Garage: Heating and Lighting
    E24
    Episode 24Dream Garage: Heating and LightingA garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.
  • Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage
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    Episode 25Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and GarageThe interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.
  • Dream Garage: Barn Tour
    E26
    Episode 26Dream Garage: Barn TourWorkbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.
Cast of Season 8
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