View ChannelsFeatured: Electrical & Home Wiring
View ShowroomsFeatured: RadiantGUARD.com - Radiant Barrier

BobVila.com

Home

Season 10 -

Habitat for Humanity

Yonkers, NY
Bob introduces the latest in sustainable materials and efficient building techniques on a Habitat for Humanity "blitz build". The project documents a five days that transform an empty lot into a snug, comfortable, and sustainable home.

View full project description

Home Again Project Video Archives | View all Bob Vila Projects | View all Bob Vila Home Again Projects
Previous | 19 of 30 | Next


	Habitat for Humanity Project Begins Video Clips (HA1001) View show summary

	Tour of Yonkers, New York Bob joins Mayor John Spencer for a tour of Yonkers, NY. The 4th largest city in the state, Yonkers overlooks the Hudson River. Watch video and view full description
	Laying Precast Foundation System Ryley meets with Jim Whiteside, construction manager for Habitat and they look at the pre-cast foundation by Superior Wall Systems. Watch video and view full description
	Discussing Engineered Wood Dennis Hodgrin of APA shows Ryley the engineered wood used in the Yonkers "Blitz Build". Watch video and view full description
	Overview of Habitat for Humanity Bob discusses the Habitat for Humanity mission and projects. A nonprofit, nondenominational housing organization, Habitat has built more than 125,000 houses in more than 87 countries, including some 45,000 houses across ... Watch video and view full description
	Review of the Home's Project Plans Bob meets with Jim Kilorian, President of Habitat in Westchester County and Ed Binkley, the architect who won the Design Competition, to look over the plans for the house. Watch video and view full description


	Framing the Walls Video Clips (HA1002) View show summary

	Building Walls Using SIPs, Structural Insulated Panels Bob visits the site to watch the crew lead by Steve Thompson of Premier Building Systems raise the SIPS walls and then talks with Jim Tracy of Premier to learn ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Premier Building Systems Factory Bob tours the Premier Building Systems plant with General Manager, Steve Thompson where the structural insulated panels are made for this project. There are several layers and materials used in ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing the Floor System With a Crane Back at the Habitat Blitz Build in Yonkers the crew is using a crane to install the floor system. Watch video and view full description
	Review of the Waste Water Heat Recovery System Bob meets with plumber John Fuscillo and they check out the wastewater recovery system where the heat from waste water is used to heat "fresh" water before it goes into ... Watch video and view full description


	Working on the Roof Video Clips (HA1003) View show summary

	Discussing the Engineered Wood Flooring System Bob confers with Lise LaFrance of the A.P.A., The Engineered Wood Association, about their engineered floor system as volunteers assemble the house for Habitat for Humanity in Yonkers, New York. Watch video and view full description
	Manufacturing the Engineered Wood Floor Joists Bob visits the Willamette I-joist Mill in Woodburn, Oregon to watch the process of manufacturing these engineered joists. Bob then returns to the Habitat for Humanity house in Yonkers, New ... Watch video and view full description
	Setting the Glulam Ridge Beam and Structural Insulated Roof Panels Bob confers with carpenter Bob Ryley and Steve Thompson of Premier Wall Systems as they set the glulam for the roof ridge and lay the structural panel system forming the ... Watch video and view full description


	Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling Video Clips (HA1004) View show summary

	Review of the Roof Construction Process At the Yonkers Blitz-Build for Habitat the crew uses a crane to install the roof panels made of SIPS. Watch video and view full description
	Engineered Wood for the Home's Exterior Trim Bob meets with Dave Probst of Louisiana Pacific to learn about LP's Smart System Products being used as exterior trim. Watch video and view full description
	Using MDO Plywood to Construct the Porch Ceiling Bob meets Lisa Francis of the APA on the front porch of the Habitat for Humanity house to watch the installation of the MDO being used for the outdoor space's ... Watch video and view full description
	Manufacturing MDO Plywood Bob visits the visits the Simpson Plywood plant in Shelton, WA where Jim Langenberg shows Bob how plywood and especially MDO is made. Watch video and view full description
	Installing Thermo Clad Windows Ryley works with Bill Moore to install a Thermo Clad window in the living room. Watch video and view full description


	Sheathing and Shingling the Roof Video Clips (HA1005) View show summary

	Installing Dimensional Asphalt Shingles Ryley and Dominic demonstrate installation of architectural grade dimensional asphalt shingles on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build house in Yonkers, New York. Watch video and view full description
	Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles Installed Bob checks in on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz project in Yonkers, New York. He talks with Deane Evans of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) about the ... Watch video and view full description
	Manufacturing Photovoltaic Devices at the Global Solar Factory Bob visits the Global Solar factory in Tucson, Arizona, to see how they make their unique solar-electric (photovoltaic) devices. Neil Holstad, president of Global Solar, leads a tour of the ... Watch video and view full description


	Siding and Drywall Video Clips (HA1006) View show summary

	Louisiana Pacific SmartSystem Engineered Wood Siding Plant Tour Bob visits Two Harbors, MN where Charles Bradford, VP of manufacturing, takes him on a tour of the plant where Louisiana Pacific manufactures their Smart System brand of exterior trim ... Watch video and view full description
	Update on the Plastering of the Walls Bob meets with Tim Smyth, the plastering contractor, who updates the progress on the drywall and gives a few tips on good and fast installation. Watch video and view full description


	Building the Back Porch Video Clips (HA1007) View show summary

	Installing Trim on the Back Porch Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley install trim on the back porch of the Habitat for Humanity house in Yonkers, New York. Watch video and view full description
	Helicopter Tour of Reforestation Efforts on Mount St. Helens Back in Washington State, we'll join Bob for a helicopter tour of the major reforestation efforts underway on Mount St. Helens. Watch video and view full description


	Painting and Door Installation Video Clips (HA1008) View show summary

	Painting with Low VOC Paint Bob checks out the paint job on a Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project, where he finds out about exterior paint that can be applied at temperatures near freezing and ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of Simpson Door Manufacturing Factory Bob goes to McCleary, WA where Jim Fielder takes him on a tour of the Simpson door manufacturing plant. Watch video and view full description
	Hanging a Wood Door in the Basement Ryley works with door hanger, Steve parks to hang a wood door in the basement of the Blitz-Build Habitat project in Yonkers. Watch video and view full description
	Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology Bob meets with Ren Anderson and they use an infrared camera to look at the energy efficiency of some older houses as well as the Habitat house they are building. Watch video and view full description


	Floor Installation Video Clips (HA1009) View show summary

	Pergo Flooring Installation and Tips Ryley gets with Steve Yates from Pergo to learn about Pergo features and installation tips. Watch video and view full description
	Manufacturing Laminate Flooring Bob reviews the electrical layout of a home renovation. Watch video and view full description
	Installing Built-In Cabinets in the Loft Bob confers with carpenter Bob Ryley as he installs built-in cabinets in the loft of the Habitat for Humanity house in Yonkers, New York. Watch video and view full description


	Working on the Kitchen Video Clips (HA1010) View show summary

	Kitchen Cabinet Installation Bob goes into the kitchen where John Tasker with Aristokraft shows the cabinets for the project and then Sam Cousins goes over the installation of the cabinets. Watch video and view full description
	Corian Kitchen Countertop Installation Ryley meets Steve Wilkinson in the kitchen to install the Corian counter tops. Watch video and view full description
	Energy Star Appliances After the countertops are in Bob meets with Ren Anderson of NREL to look at the Energy Star appliances. Watch video and view full description
	High Efficiency Water Heater Installation and Buderus Boiler Factory Tour Bob visit the Buderus boiler manufacturing plant with Chris Hoff to see how the house and water heater is made. Watch video and view full description


	Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures Video Clips (HA1011) View show summary

	Installing Carpet in the Bedroom Ryley meets with Tom Denzel of Coronet Carpeting to install carpet in an upstairs bedroom, where Tom shares some tips and tricks for carpet installation. Watch video and view full description
	Bathroom Fixtures Installed Bob meets Dave Kohler from Kohler, Wisconsin who is installing a Kohler lavatory on a Yonkers Blitz Build that is part of a Habitat for Humanity Project. The most distinguishing ... Watch video and view full description
	Earth Friendly Green Construction in Tucson, Arizona It's off to Tucson, Arizona, where Bob tours Civano, a housing development using a variety of earth-friendly construction approaches. Watch video and view full description
	Civano Development Model Home Bob goes inside a model home in the Civano development to look at the features and decorating possibilities. Watch video and view full description


	Interior Design Video Clips (HA1012) View show summary

	Decorative Painting Techniques with B. Smith Bob watches decorator B. Smith paint a lavender stripe pattern in the girl's bedroom of the Habitat for Humanity project. Watch video and view full description
	Networking, Entertainment, and Security Wiring for the Home Bob Ryley meets with Ken Frankel from Lucent Technologies to talk about the new HomeStar wiring system. Ryley points out the outlet part of the system on the wall. These ... Watch video and view full description
	Recycling Straw to Make Building Products In Tuscon, Arizona, with Kevin Kelley, President of the Civano Development, looks at straw that is recycled into building products. Watch video and view full description


	House Tour Video Clips (HA1013) View show summary

	Blower Door Test Janet MacIlvaine and George James from the Department of Energy show Bob how they conduct a blower door test on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project in Yonkers, New ... Watch video and view full description
	Back Porch and Kitchen Tour Bob takes a look at the back side of the Habitat for Humanity house and the kitchen. Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Finished Interior Decor with B. Smith Bob is joined by decorator B. Smith who takes Bob on a tour of the finished interior decor. A new puppy is presented as a special house warming gift to ... Watch video and view full description

Additional Bob Vila Showrooms
• Basement Systems Inc - Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network
• Chadsworth's - Columns, Pillars, Pilasters & Balustrades
• eFaucets - Find all the best names in kitchen and bath fixtures
• White Lightning Caulk - Caulks and Sealants � Protect, Beautify and Save Energy
• CLR - Cleaners for the toughest household cleaning challenges
• FaucetDepot.com - Plumbing, faucets and fixtures

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity Project Begins Video Clips

Framing the Walls Video Clips

Working on the Roof Video Clips

Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling Video Clips

Sheathing and Shingling the Roof Video Clips

Siding and Drywall Video Clips

Building the Back Porch Video Clips

Painting and Door Installation Video Clips

Floor Installation Video Clips

Working on the Kitchen Video Clips

Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures Video Clips

Interior Design Video Clips

House Tour Video Clips