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Ranch Expansion

Wayland, MA
Vila takes on the expansion of a 35-year old ranch house in Wayland, Massachusetts. With an eye on the budget, projects include European kitchen cabinets, a state of the art closet system for the master bedroom, custom built-in bookshelves, an eye-catching fan detail applied to the front facade, and a private deck off the master bedroom.

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	House Tour Video Clips (HA0401) View show summary

	Tour of Historic Boston Bob tours the Boston Public Gardens to begin the show taking a quick look at the Swan Boats being pedaled by college students in the pond. Next stop Boston harbor, ... Watch video and view full description
	Bob Meets the Wayland Homeowner Bob meets with homeowner Paul Paresky and tours the project. Expanding the lakefront home with a second floor addition will be a major undertaking. Since the home is on a ... Watch video and view full description
	Preconstruction Home Tour Bob tours the interior of the home with homeowner Paul Paresky. Starting in the Master bedroom Bob points out the view of Lake Cochituate from the large windows Paul explains ... Watch video and view full description


	Wall Construction and Roof Removal Video Clips (HA0402) View show summary

	Home Addition and Construction Timeline Bob stands in the small downstairs addition of the Wayland home, explaining how in one week the grounds have changed from pouring footings to building walls. Ryley explains how ... Watch video and view full description
	Shirley-Eustis Colonial Governor�s Mansion Tour Bob meets with Lynn from the Shirley-Eustis Colonial Governor�s Mansion Association. She points out the Palladian fa�ade. The house was built in the 1700s and restored to the federalist period ... Watch video and view full description
	Wayland Roof Removal Cutting through the roof sheathing with a circular saw, once the pieces are cut they can be removed in small pieces. Then the rafters and some of the ceiling joists ... Watch video and view full description


	Framing and Cutting Rafters Video Clips (HA0403) View show summary

	First Floor Framing Bob reviews the construction layout of the first floor. The old kitchen was ripped out for a staircase to the second floor and a foyer with coat closet. Bob points ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of Old Ironsides Bob meets a project manager to discuss the repairing of the U.S.S. Constitution, �Old Ironsides�, dry-docked in the Boston Harbor. The old masts are being replaced with laminated Douglas ... Watch video and view full description
	Raising Gable Ends and Cutting Rafters for Wayland Second Floor Addition Bob and Ryley start by raising an exterior wall on the second floor. Bob and Larry Landers discuss a stiff back support for a tall wall that will be both ... Watch video and view full description


	House Tour and Dormer Construction Video Clips (HA0404) View show summary

	Tour of Drayton Hall in South Carolina Bob visits Drayton Hall one of best example of Georgian Palladian Architecture in the US. It may have survived the Civil War by posing as a Small Pox Hospital. Drayton Hall, ... Watch video and view full description
	Building a Gable Roof Ryley shows how to build a gable end dormer into the new roof. Ryley starts with a header at ceiling height and then installs the roof rafters to it. They ... Watch video and view full description


	Roofing Shingles and Staircase Video Clips (HA0405) View show summary

	Installing Roof Shingles Bob reviews the varous elements of the roof, including the fascia, soffits and sheathing. The shingles are then applied in layers, adhearing to the row beneath. Flashing is also installed ... Watch video and view full description
	Building Basement Stairs Bob and Riley are in the basement planning and building a new staircase. Riley explains the "rise over run" rule in designing stairs and measures the dimensions of the area. ... Watch video and view full description


	Plumbing, Clapboards, and Skylight Video Clips (HA0406) View show summary

	Vent Pipe Installation A vent pipe is installed in the ranch's roof. A hole is cut and a shield added to created a weather tight seal around the pipe and roof shingles. Down ... Watch video and view full description
	Adding Clapboard Siding Riley explains the installation process for the new clapboard being installed. Using a story pole, they are able to keep a consistent level line around the entire exterior of the ... Watch video and view full description


	Electrical Wiring and Window Installation Video Clips (HA0407) View show summary

	Wiring the Home Addition Electrician Steve Bradley is on hand to install the addition's electrical wires and boxes. Bob discusses the codes regarding receptacle placement and Steve demonstrates the steps to install a grounded ... Watch video and view full description
	Thomas Edison Homes Tour Bob tours homes designed by Thomas Edison. The homes were built in Maine and shipped to Florida. The homes are surrounded by large gardens filled with bamboo and other indiginous ... Watch video and view full description


	Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower Video Clips (HA0408) View show summary

	Building the Farmers Porch Larry Begins by installing the ledger to the frame of the home for the new deck. Bob talks to the contractor regarding the types of nails chosen, hot dipped galvanized ... Watch video and view full description
	Shower Stall Install Bob meets with the plumber to discuss the installation of the shower stall in the kid�s bathroom. They discuss shoring up the walls and the pre-installed base for the unit. ... Watch video and view full description
	Building a Medicine Cabinet Bob shows the plan for the handcrafted medicine cabinet and Ryley shows Bob the wood that will be used in its construction. Ryley cuts the main pieces with a radial ... Watch video and view full description


	Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof Video Clips (HA0409) View show summary

	Applying Exterior Trim to the Dormer Window Carpenter Ryley and Bob apply exterior trim to the ranch house roof dormer window. Ryley shows Bob how to avoid having a seem in the trim on the front side ... Watch video and view full description
	Applying Rubber Roofing and Flashing The crew is on the new roof deck to apply a rubber roofing material. A thin layer if adheasive is applied and allowed to set up before the the rubber ... Watch video and view full description
	Framing the Porch Roof Bob confers with framing contractor Larry Landers, as Larry and his crew assemble the front porch framework on the ranch house remodel at Lake Cochituate, Mass. Larry explains the type of ... Watch video and view full description


	Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing Video Clips (HA0410) View show summary

	Combining Two Double Hung Windows Bob explains the homeowners wish to have windows centered in the wall so that bookcases can be added. Since the home�s windows were replaced just three years ago the ... Watch video and view full description
	Touring Art Deco Architecture in Miami Beach Bob tours the Art Deco section of Miami Beach. His guide points out stops along the way including the Bow Hotel believed to be the oldest building in Miami ... Watch video and view full description
	Sweating a Joint in Copper Plumbing The plumber Steve Bowton shows Bob how to sweat a joint in copper plumbing. First he cleans the pipes with an emery cloth. Then he explains that plumbers no ... Watch video and view full description


	Wall Framing and Security System Video Clips (HA0411) View show summary

	Reviewing the Unfinished Kitchen Bob and the carpenter show the new staircase in the entry hall. The carpenter had to create wedge shaped stairs to provide headroom for the staircase below. Bob ... Watch video and view full description
	European Kitchen Cabinet Showroom Tour Bob visits the Boston design center where he is schooled in the art of the European Kitchen. It is explained how Europeans view kitchen cabinets as a piece of ... Watch video and view full description
	Framing out Wet Wall for Waste Pipes Bob discusses the "wet" walls in the expansion project. With the addition of a second floor, special attention needs to be paid to load bearing issues in the framing. Watch video and view full description


	Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass Video Clips (HA0412) View show summary

	Insulating the Home Jim and John Case show Bob how to insulate the cathedral ceiling. To insure airflow and prevent condensation buildup they install channels between each rafter from the eve all the ... Watch video and view full description
	Building the Porch Rail The carpenter shows Bob the railing on the deck off the master bedroom. Explaining that code requires it to be 36 inches tall. The carpenter then builds a piece ... Watch video and view full description


	Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting Video Clips (HA0413) View show summary

	Halfway Through the Project Home Tour Bob tours the ongoing remodeling project pointing out some of the trials and tribulations of such a large project. Rooms that were not planned on being touched ended up ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing a Cement Backerboard in the Bathroom Bob meets Larry in the master bathroom, where he is installing a cement backerboard to the walls and floor of the shower stall and tiled floors. Larry explains that when ... Watch video and view full description
	Kitchen Recessed Lighting Installation Bob shows the lighting layout for the kitchen and how it will integrate into the ceiling. The electrician, Steve Bradley, explains that the high-hat boxes can have insulation right up ... Watch video and view full description


	Installing the Boiler and Drywall Video Clips (HA0414) View show summary

	New Hot Water Boiler Installation Bob joins Steve Bottazzi, a plumbing contractor, who is taking out an old boiler system and installing a new state-of-the-art system. The new system at 280,000 BTU is three times ... Watch video and view full description
	Garage Door Opener Installation Bob meets up with Ryley, who is installing a Craftsman garage door opener. Ryley starts out by pointing out the best place to start a project is with the instructions. ... Watch video and view full description
	Blue Board Plaster Walls Bob joins Bob Fragakis, a plastering contractor. Bob, along with his helpers Joe and Larry, will be installing blue board and then applying a plaster skim coat over the blue ... Watch video and view full description


	Building and Installing Cabinets Video Clips (HA0415) View show summary

	Creating the Built in Cabinets and Doors Bob meets with Ryley to discuss the site-built, built-in cabinets of �� Birch plywood. The cabinets were all precut in the shop before being transported to the location. Back at ... Watch video and view full description
	Making Birch Veneer Plywood Bob visits the Georgia Pacific plywood plant near Savannah, GA to see how Birch veneer plywood is made. Most of the products made in the GP plant originate from resources ... Watch video and view full description


	Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment Video Clips (HA0416) View show summary

	Constructing Clapboard Sunburst Fan for Gable-end Bob meets with Brian Quinn, the siding contractor, and installs beautiful gable-end fan sunbursts from clapboard siding. Brian explains how to layout the center moon, or half-circle, how to calculate ... Watch video and view full description
	Laying Glazed Ceramic Floor Tiles Bob meets Larry, the tile contractor, who is installing floor tiles in the bathroom. Larry starts out by putting down an under-layment, letting it dry then snapping chalk reference lines ... Watch video and view full description


	Installing a Vanity Video Clips (HA0417) View show summary

	Installing the Bathroom Faucet Bob meets Steve Bottazzi, a plumbing contractor. Steve is installing a lavatory in a vanity by installing the faucet on the lav first, then putting the trap on the lav, ... Watch video and view full description
	Touring Vizcaya in Miami Bob visits Vizcaya, a remarkable Italian Renaissance-style "palace" with formal gardens situated in Miami. Industrialist James Deering spent an amazing $20 million between 1914 and 1916 on Vizcaya. Doris Littlefield, ... Watch video and view full description
	Constructing Custom Reccessed Bulkhead Door Bob meets Larry Landers, who is working on the access to the old bulkhead, a trapdoor, essentially. The trapdoor is kept in place in order to access the basement from ... Watch video and view full description


	Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring Video Clips (HA0418) View show summary

	Tongue and Groove Pine Porch Ceiling Bob confers with framing contractor, Larry Landers, as Larry and a crew member install 1x8 v-groove pine on the ceiling of the new front porch at the Lake Cochituate ranch ... Watch video and view full description
	Rebuilding Roxbury, Massachusetts Bob visits a rooming house near Boston in Roxbury, Massachusetts. A new concept in housing is being developed here, a grass-roots development corporation called Nuestra Comunidad (�Our Community� in English) ... Watch video and view full description
	Recycling a Hardwood Floor Bob visits with Leo Boudreau to learn how to recycle hardwood flooring from one room to another on a remodel project. First the floor must be salvaged. To do this ... Watch video and view full description


	Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves Video Clips (HA0419) View show summary

	Building a Custom Stair Railing Bob visits with carpenter Kenney to look at stair details. Kenney shows Bob how to add strength and rigidity to the railing through the use of a mortise joint. He ... Watch video and view full description
	Custom Built-in Bookshelf Unit Bob helps Ryley assemble and install bookshelves for the den at the ranch house remodel on Lake Cochituate. Ryley shows bob how to scribe the trim on site. Back ... Watch video and view full description
	Building a Playground, Part One Bob goes to Columbus, Ohio to visit a volunteer built playground. The site is designed for children of all ages. It came in a series of kits that will be ... Watch video and view full description


	Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding Video Clips (HA0420) View show summary

	Constructing Concrete Walkway with Crushed Granite Aggregate Bob discusses the concrete walk with the contractor. He gives Bob some tips on how to make the concrete cure harder and have less cracks. They then discuss the aggregate, ... Watch video and view full description
	Playground Construction, Part Two Bob visits the playground in Columbus, Ohio to check on the construction progress. Bob discusss the materials and techniques used in the project, including the octagonal roofs and "wavy" walkways. Watch video and view full description


	Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops Video Clips (HA0421) View show summary

	Kitchen Cabinet Installation Bob meets with Pat Malone, the cabinet installer from the Boston Design Center, as Pat installs the kitchen cabinets at the ranch house remodel on Lake Cochituate. Watch video and view full description
	Cutting the Granite Countertop Bob visits with David Ingram of Aldrich Stone and they cut a granite counter top with a cook-top cutout. Watch video and view full description
	Playground Construction, Part Three Bob makes his third visit to the playground in Columbus, Ohio. Bob tours the nearly complete project and discusses the various features. Watch video and view full description


	Installing the Lockset and Closet System Video Clips (HA0422) View show summary

	French Door Hardware Bob meets with Ryley and installs the hardware trim on an Andersen French door. Watch video and view full description
	California Closet Installation Bob visits with Shelia Smaltz, an expert from California Closets. Watch video and view full description
	Touring a Sears Catalog Home Bob visits a Sears Catalog home with Jean Hannan, the owner. Watch video and view full description
	Playground Dedication Bob visits a volunteer-built playground in Columbus, Ohio, for the dedication. He also meets with Robert Heath of the playground surfacing company, Fibar. Watch video and view full description


	Landscaping and Planting Video Clips (HA0423) View show summary

	Landscape Design Bob talks with landscape architect Clara Bachelor about the condition of the yard and the final landscape design. Watch video and view full description
	Garden Nursery Visit Bob visits Weston Wholesale Nursery with landscape architect Clara Bachelor. Watch video and view full description
	Planting a Shrub Bob, landscape architect Clara Bachelor, and contractor Bob Marzilli show how to plant a balled and burlapped shrub. Watch video and view full description


	Painting Faux Finish Video Clips (HA0424) View show summary

	Wiring a Thermostat Bob meets Steve Bradley, the electrician, who is "snaking" a thermostat wire in a wall for the air conditioning that's been added. The old thermostat wire didn't have enough conductors, ... Watch video and view full description
	Painting the Bedroom Walls with Rag Rolling Bob meets Gary Halzel putting the finishing touches on the master bedroom walls. Gary will be rag rolling the wall. He's putting on a coat of oil-based mixture over ... Watch video and view full description


	Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation Video Clips (HA0425) View show summary

	Widow Blind Installation Bob visits with Dave Wahtera and looks at Grabers Crystal Pleat honeycomb window blinds. Watch video and view full description
	Furniture Shopping Bob goes furniture shopping at Sears with the homeowners and a designer in New Hampshire. Watch video and view full description
	Carpet Installation Bob visits with Joe Mergo, picks out some carpet and gets some tips on installation. Watch video and view full description

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• CLR - Cleaners for the toughest household cleaning challenges

Ranch Expansion

House Tour Video Clips

Wall Construction and Roof Removal Video Clips

Framing and Cutting Rafters Video Clips

House Tour and Dormer Construction Video Clips

Roofing Shingles and Staircase Video Clips

Plumbing, Clapboards, and Skylight Video Clips

Electrical Wiring and Window Installation Video Clips

Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower Video Clips

Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof Video Clips

Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing Video Clips

Wall Framing and Security System Video Clips

Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass Video Clips

Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting Video Clips

Installing the Boiler and Drywall Video Clips

Building and Installing Cabinets Video Clips

Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment Video Clips

Installing a Vanity Video Clips

Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring Video Clips

Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves Video Clips

Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding Video Clips

Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops Video Clips

Installing the Lockset and Closet System Video Clips

Landscaping and Planting Video Clips

Painting Faux Finish Video Clips

Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation Video Clips