Episodes List
Ep.2 Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
Air Date: 1993-09-14
Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
Ep.3 Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
Air Date: 1993-09-21
The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
Ep.4 Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
Air Date: 1993-09-27
Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
Ep.5 Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
Air Date: 1993-10-04
A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
Ep.7 Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
Air Date: 1993-10-18
Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
Ep.8 Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
Air Date: 1993-10-25
Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
Ep.9 Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
Air Date: 1993-11-01
Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
Ep.10 Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
Air Date: 1993-11-08
Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
Ep.11 Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
Air Date: 1993-11-15
Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
Ep.12 Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
Air Date: 1993-11-22
Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
Ep.13 Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
Air Date: 1993-11-29
Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
Ep.14 Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
Air Date: 1993-12-06
Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
Ep.15 Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
Air Date: 1993-12-13
Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
Ep.16 Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
Air Date: 1993-12-20
Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
Ep.17 Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
Air Date: 1993-12-27
Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
Ep.18 Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
Air Date: 1994-01-03
A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
Ep.19 Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
Air Date: 1994-01-11
A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
Ep.20 Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
Air Date: 1994-01-17
Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
Ep.21 Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
Air Date: 1994-01-24
European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
Ep.22 Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
Air Date: 1994-01-31
Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
Ep.23 Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
Air Date: 1994-02-08
Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
Ep.24 Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
Air Date: 1994-02-15
Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
Ep.25 Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
Air Date: 1994-02-22
Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
Ep.26 Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
Air Date: 1994-03-01
A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.
