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This hand-rubbed bronze chandelier complements the new décor and style of the updated dining and entertaining space of this period home.


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Victorian Kitchen & Bath Remodel Project


Fire Escape, Lighting, Doors and Hardware (BV0125)

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Bob joins Steve Forman of Redi-Exit and contractor Tim Berky for the installation of the aluminum fire escape. Forman points to the high death rate from fires in the United States, because secondary exits are not required in bedrooms. The Redi-Exit is easily installed, weather-proof, can hold up to 800 pounds, has a latching mechanism to prevent easy access to upper floors, and can be installed for around $1,100. Inside, Bob meets with AJ Paron-Wildes of Bellacor.com, the Internet lighting experts, about fixtures selected for the dining room, kitchen, bath, hallway, and deck. Paron-Wildes says aesthetics—like brushed nickel or copper finishes—and functionality—for task lighting, pathway finding, and security—are the two top concerns when selecting lighting. She reviews the new fixtures and the height at which each should hang to cast appropriate light. Bob and Berky close with the installation of a cherry veneer, solid-core door from Woodport. Berky uses a Hinge Mate from Precision Tools to cut the mortise for the door hinge, then a jig to cut the mortise on the jamb. Oil-rubbed bronze, reproduction hardware from the House of Antique Hardware is used on knobs, handles, pulls, and hinges throughout.

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Fire Escape Planning
Home Fire Sprinklers
Installing New Doors
Interior Door Basics
Creating Lighting Schemes
Taking Lighting to Task
The Basics of Lighting Design
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Installing a Fire Escape

Steve Forman from Redi-Exit joins Bob to talk about the extruded-aluminum escape ladder from Redi-Exit that is installed at the Rowley home. Forman stresses that secondary exits from bedrooms would ...
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Finishes and Molding for the Rowley Victorian

Bob walks through the interior noting the reproduction bed molding, door molding, and rosettes that match the original moldings in this Queen Anne style home. With the kitchen cabinets and ...
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Selecting Light Fixtures for the Remodeled Victorian

AJ Paron-Wildes from Bellacor.com joins Bob to talk about selecting lighting fixtures for the remodeled Victorian. She starts with the exterior flood lights and cap lights for the deck in ...
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Installing a Solid-Core Cherry-Veneer Door

Bob watches Tim Berky cut the mortises for the hinges on the solid-core, cherry-veneer door from Woodport. Berky uses a Hinge Mate from Precision Tools to guide his cuts for ...
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Carpentry, Construction & Materials
• Berky Builders - Construction, general contracting, project management.

Hardware & Accessories
• House of Antique Hardware - Internet store and consulting for reproduction hardware including pulls, handles, hinges, locks, and knobs.

Lighting & Electrical
Bellacor.com - Lighting fixtures for all areas of the home from deck lighting to security, chandeliers, pendants, and lanterns. - View Bob Vila Showroom

Security & Safety
• REDDCO - Permanent, aluminum REDI-EXIT™ fire escape designed to last and provide emergency exit.
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