Episodes List
Ep.1 Shingle Style: Starting the Project
Air Date: 1996-09-02
Bob Vila prepares to restore his own home by inspecting it inside and out. Also: a tour of Harvard Square with architectural historian Brian Pfeiffer provides a look at the influences on area builders.
Ep.2 Shingle Style: Demolition Begins
Air Date: 1996-09-09
As work begins on the project, Bob Vila offers tips on demolishing a structure. Also: a look at the architect's renovation plans and a tour of historic houses in the neighborhood.
Ep.3 Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
Air Date: 1996-09-16
As reconstruction begins, the crew corrects a structural flaw with a new beam and starts overhauling the plumbing. Also: a tour of what remains of the house after the demolition.
Ep.4 Shingle Style: Working On the Roof
Air Date: 1996-09-23
As structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.
Ep.5 Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement
Air Date: 1996-09-30
Work begins on turning the basement into a combination exercise room and workshop, with Bob Vila sharing tips on concrete slab floors. Also: a trip to a Georgia sawmill to see lumber being prepared.
Ep.6 Shingle Style: Framing and Additions
Air Date: 1996-10-07
Bob Vila evaluates progress on the Cambridge, MA, project. Also: a tour of the historic Longfellow House, onetime residence of George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Ep.7 Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
Air Date: 1996-10-14
Roofers replace the shingles and install copper lining to rebuild the gutters. Meanwhile, an electrician explains the project's extensive rewiring. Also: examples of fine woodwork and stained glass.
Ep.8 Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
Air Date: 1996-10-21
Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
Ep.9 Shingle Style: Working On the Deck
Air Date: 1996-10-28
Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
Ep.10 Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
Air Date: 1996-11-04
Bob Vila oversees the installation of a heating, air-conditioning and ventilation unit. In the bathroom, radiant heat is installed, and around the house, the electrical work is inspected.
Ep.11 Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
Air Date: 1996-11-11
Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
Ep.12 Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior
Air Date: 1996-11-18
Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
Ep.13 Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
Air Date: 1996-11-25
Work begins on the grounds as a landscape architect helps formulate plans. Meanwhile, the new deck takes shape and a parking pad is laid out near the back door.
Ep.14 Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
Air Date: 1996-12-02
The crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.
Ep.15 Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling
Air Date: 1996-12-09
Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
Ep.16 Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
Air Date: 1996-12-16
A hardwood floor is installed; work is done on the dressing rooms in the master bedroom; and a water-purification system is installed in the basement.
Ep.17 Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint
Air Date: 1996-12-23
The exterior paint color is chosen and the necessary prep work needed for the job is assessed. Windows are restored, and in the kitchen, cabinets are installed. Also: a trip to the Pennsylvania factory where the cabinets were manufactured.
Ep.18 Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
Air Date: 1996-12-30
In conjunction with the installation of the toilet and vanity at the Cambridge, MA, project site, Bob Vila tours the Wisconsin factory where the bath fixtures are made. Also: the master suite gets new closets.
Ep.19 Shingle Style: Installing Tile
Air Date: 1997-01-06
Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
Ep.20 Shingle Style: Landscaping
Air Date: 1997-01-13
The landscaping begins. Retaining-wall materials are used to create an elevated terrace and the backyard patio is paved. Also: a profile of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Ep.21 Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
Air Date: 1997-01-13
Landscapers begin planting on the terrace. In the kitchen, new countertops are installed before the sink and a faucet are put in. Also: a vist to the Burpee Seeds gardens.
Ep.22 Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
Air Date: 1997-01-28
Built-in bookshelves are added to the library. Also: a period light fixture is refurbished, a dimmer-switch system is installed, and a stairway balustrade is reconstructed.
Ep.23 Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
Air Date: 1997-01-13
Storm windows are installed, a faux paint finish is applied to walls in the master bedroom, and planting in the yard is completed. Also: landscape architects explain changes that were made to meet city requirements.
Ep.24 Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
Air Date: 1997-02-10
Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
Ep.25 Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One
Air Date: 1997-02-17
An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
Ep.26 Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
Air Date: 1997-02-24
A look at the fabrics, colors, and furnishings inside the completed house. Also: a lockset is installed in the powder-room door and shower doors are added in the master bathroom.
