Episodes List
Ep.1 Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
Air Date: 1999-09-06
Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.
Ep.2 Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls
Air Date: 1999-09-13
The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.
Ep.3 Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof
Air Date: 1999-09-20
Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
Ep.4 Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
Air Date: 1999-09-27
Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.
Ep.5 Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
Air Date: 1999-10-04
Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.
Ep.6 Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall
Air Date: 1999-10-11
A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
Ep.7 Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch
Air Date: 1999-10-18
The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
Ep.8 Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation
Air Date: 1999-10-25
Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
Ep.9 Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation
Air Date: 1999-11-01
An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
Ep.10 Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen
Air Date: 1999-11-08
Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
Ep.11 Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Air Date: 1999-11-15
Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
Ep.12 Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design
Air Date: 1999-11-22
Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
Ep.13 Habitat for Humanity: House Tour
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Ep.14 Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour
Air Date: 1999-12-06
Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
Ep.15 Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor
Air Date: 1999-12-13
Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
Ep.16 Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor
Air Date: 1999-12-20
Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
Ep.17 Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration
Air Date: 1999-12-27
Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
Ep.18 Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls
Air Date: 2000-01-03
Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.
Ep.19 Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter
Air Date: 2000-01-10
A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
Ep.20 Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards
Air Date: 2000-01-17
Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
Ep.21 Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen
Air Date: 2000-01-24
Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
Ep.22 Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration
Air Date: 2000-01-31
The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
Ep.23 Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested
Air Date: 2000-02-07
Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
Ep.24 Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen
Air Date: 2000-02-14
A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
Ep.25 Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating
Air Date: 2000-02-21
The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.
