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Cracker Cottage

Naples, FL
Bob rejuvenates a modest but classic Florida house, focusing on light, ventilation, and outdoor living. Projects include opening walls, improving air conditioning and ventilation, blowing in some insulation, and installation of a new French door entry and ceiling fan.

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	Selecting and Touring the House Video Clips (HA0214) View show summary

	Neighborhood Tour of Naples, Florida In this episode, Bob goes on a neighborhood tour of Naples, Florida. We see the highlife both by car and by boat as Bob selects a "cracker" cottage to remodel. Watch video and view full description
	Touring the Naples House Before Construction Next Bob takes us on a tour of the cottage he wants to remodel. Watch video and view full description
	Getting Inspiration for the Cracker Cottage Bob takes us on a tour of his cottage, as well as a tour of a nearby recently renovated cracker cottage for inspiration. Watch video and view full description


	Outdoor Work and Planning Video Clips (HA0215) View show summary

Landscaping the Naples, Florida Property

Bob meets with John Wall, landscape contractor, about removing existing plant material.

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	Demolition and Roof Brackets Video Clips (HA0216) View show summary

	Naples Home Demolition Bob confers with contractor Al Stouse as his crew begins demolition on the Florida house. Watch video and view full description
	Discussing Swimming Pool Design Bob discusses the swimming pool with the architect. Watch video and view full description
	Termite Damage and Dry Rot in the Naples Home Bob confers with contractor Al Stouse about the dry-rot and termite damage on the overhangs. Next Bob helps Steve Stouse build and install new roof brackets (outriggers). Watch video and view full description


	Installing a Door and Removing Paint Video Clips (HA0217) View show summary

	Installing a Pocket Door At the Florida cottage, Bob meets with contractor Al Stiles, and they change and relocate a swinging door to a pocket door. Watch video and view full description
	Naple's Architectural Salvage Yard Bob takes a tour of a salvage yard to shop for inexpensive used doors and bathroom vanities. Bass & Bass Salvage Yard (Flea Mart) at 230 Industrial Blvd., Naples 33842. ... Watch video and view full description
	Power Washing the Exterior Bob watches painter Kip Wanamaker power wash the exterior of the house in Naples, Florida. Watch video and view full description


	Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors Video Clips (HA0218) View show summary

	Preparing the Damaged Wood Siding for Paint Bob meets painting contractor Brian Giblin at the Florida cottage and discusses prep options on the badly weathered exterior wood siding. Watch video and view full description
	Replacing Windows with French Doors Bob meets with contractor Al Stiles on the Forida cottage and installs a pair of French doors. First, they have to remove the old pair of jalousie windows. Watch video and view full description


	Installing Windows and Shower Video Clips (HA0219) View show summary

	Saving Money on Installing Windows Al Stiles and Stever set a new window on the back porch of the Naples, Florida cottage. Using a combination of inexpensive stock windows and one custom-sized window, they show ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing a New Plumbing Trap Bob meets Bob Hubbard, the plumber who is cutting into old cast-iron pipe with a snap cutter. The old P-trap is removed because the new tub has been moved to ... Watch video and view full description
	Building a Free Floating Deck Bob visits a job site where a deck is being added onto a house. Due to flood plain regulations, the deck cannot be attached to the house, it has to ... Watch video and view full description


	Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall Video Clips (HA0221) View show summary

Installing Cultured Marble Shower Walls

Bob installs cultured marble panels in a bathroom with Jack Miklaus. Jack demonstrates fabrication and installation techniques.

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	Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling Video Clips (HA0222) View show summary

	Tiling the Swimming Pool Bob discusses the consturction of the new pool, including the tile and plastering on the walls. Watch video and view full description
	Hanging Ceiling Drywall Bob interviews Larry Lelflar from Bonita Drywall as they hang drywall on a ceiling, then apply the first coat of tape and compound. Watch video and view full description


	Landscaping and Countertops Video Clips (HA0224) View show summary

	Landscape Design With a New Fence Bob discusses landscaping with Joanne Smallwood, landscape architect. A new wooden fence is also installed. Watch video and view full description
	Visit to the Low Income Apartment Project in NYC We take a final visit to our sister project, and the new tenants have moved into the recently renovated low-income units on the Lower East Side. Watch video and view full description


	Installing the Window Valance Video Clips (HA0225) View show summary

	Cutting a Valance Pattern In Naples, Florida, Bob helps Al Stiles build a jig valence over a kitchen window to match the decorative stiles on the kitchen hutch. Watch video and view full description
	Island Cottage on Keewaydin Island Tour Bob takes us on a field trip to Keewaydin Island, where we tour an island cottage that was created by a unique and colorful artist. The house has large wooden ... Watch video and view full description


	House Tour Video Clips (HA0226) View show summary

	Landscape Tour of the Cracker Cottage Bob tours the finished cracker cottage, beginning with a landscape tour of the finished lawn and garden. Watch video and view full description
	Decorating the Cottage Interior Then on to interior design, as we shop for vintage furniture with a designer to achieve a comfortable 1940s look. We also travel to an upholstery shop where we receive ... Watch video and view full description
	Completed Porch, Swimming Pool, and House Tour Finally, we take a look at the finished porch and pool, and review the beautiful finished project with the architect to close the series. Watch video and view full description

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Cracker Cottage

Selecting and Touring the House Video Clips

Outdoor Work and Planning Video Clips

Demolition and Roof Brackets Video Clips

Installing a Door and Removing Paint Video Clips

Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors Video Clips

Installing Windows and Shower Video Clips

Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall Video Clips

Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling Video Clips

Landscaping and Countertops Video Clips

Installing the Window Valance Video Clips

House Tour Video Clips