Episodes List
Ep.1 Victorian: Selecting the Site
Air Date: 1992-09-07
Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Ep.2 Victorian: Clearing the Lot
Air Date: 1992-09-14
Bob 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.
Ep.3 Victorian: Foundation and Framing
Air Date: 1992-09-21
A 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.
Ep.4 Victorian: Raising the Walls
Air Date: 1992-09-28
Truss 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.
Ep.5 Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
Air Date: 1992-10-05
A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
Ep.6 Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
Air Date: 1992-10-12
A 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.
Ep.7 Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
Air Date: 1992-10-19
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
Ep.8 Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
Air Date: 1992-10-26
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
Ep.9 Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
Air Date: 1992-11-02
Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
Ep.10 Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
Air Date: 1992-11-09
Shingling 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.
Ep.11 Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Air Date: 1992-11-16
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
Ep.12 Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
Air Date: 1992-11-23
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
Ep.13 Victorian: House Tour
Air Date: 1992-11-30
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
Ep.14 Beach House: Selecting the Site
Air Date: 1992-12-07
Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
Ep.15 Beach House: House Tour
Air Date: 1992-12-14
Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
Ep.17 Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
Air Date: 1992-12-28
The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
Ep.18 Beach House: Building the Staircase
Air Date: 1993-01-04
California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
Ep.19 Beach House: Framing and Insulation
Air Date: 1993-01-11
Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
Ep.20 Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
Air Date: 1993-01-18
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
Ep.21 Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
Air Date: 1993-01-25
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
Ep.22 Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
Air Date: 1993-02-01
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
Ep.23 Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
Air Date: 1993-02-08
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
Ep.24 Beach House: Tile Layout
Air Date: 1993-02-15
Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
Ep.25 Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
Air Date: 1993-02-22
A 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.
