Split-Level Ranch

Plymouth, MA

Kicking off the season in America's home town, Plymouth, Massachusetts, Bob takes a historical tour of the first home of the Pilgrims, in search of a new project. After being tempted by a dilapidated Victorian house, he settles on a more practical alternative: a worn, seventeen year old raised ranch with problems familiar to many homeowners.

Changing the look of the house takes first priority, as the facade is resided and repainted, windows replaced, and a new entry built. In the process the bathroom is completely remodeled, and the kitchen is freshened up with a space-enhancing box bay window, custom-built Colonial-style cabinet doors and resurfaced countertops. With additional living space carved out in the basement and some major redecorating throughout, the old ranch get whole new feel. The yard is relandscaped to screen it from the busy street, and the rotting back yard deck is replaced improving the exterior to match the bright new interior.

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	Selecting the House (HA0201) Dates Aired: September 2-8, 1991 \| March 2-8, 1992 In this first episode in Plymouth, Bob gets started by getting to know the community. Bob's landmark tour allows us to visit the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, and the Jenney Grist ... View show summary
	Demolition and Remodeling (HA0202) Dates Aired: September 9-15, 1991 \| March 9-15, 1992 Bob makes plans with the architect and they begin demolition on the site. The chalet front is removed; scaffolding is built to reach tough jobs. The architect begins the design ... View show summary
	Framing and Demolition (HA0203) Dates Aired: September 16-22, 1991 \| March 16-22, 1992 In this episode, Bob starts the framing for a new entryway, and the plumbers gut the bathroom. Bob also goes on a contractor's tour with Ryley, in order to assess ... View show summary
	Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows (HA0204) Dates Aired: September 23-29, 1991 \| March 23-29, 1992 Bob must deal with an overloaded septic system, by replacing the old clogged tank and leach field. Since the bathroom has already been gutted plumbers begin to install new fixtures, ... View show summary
	Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors (HA0205) Dates Aired: September 30-October 6, 1991 \| March 30-April 5, 1992 The storm windows in this Plymouth home are in need of replacements, and the newly designed bathroom needs some tiles. Bob begins tiling the bathroom floor and shower, and then ... View show summary
	Bay Window and Cabinet Doors (HA0206) Dates Aired: October 7-13, 1991 \| April 6-12, 1992 Bob gets started in the kitchen, by installing a Box bay window, which will enlarge dining space and enhance the atmosphere. New cabinet doors made in the shop are installed ... View show summary
	Counters, Deck, and Vinyl Floor (HA0207) Dates Aired: October 14-20, 1991 \| April 13-19, 1992 Work continues in the kitchen with the resurfacing of old counters and new cuts for the sink. Next, Bob takes us out to the backyard to view the framing for ... View show summary
	Fireplace and Deck (HA0208) Dates Aired: October 21-27, 1991 \| April 20-26, 1992 At the Plymouth site Bob dresses up the fireplace to give it a colonial look. Next, Bob tours the John Quincy Adams House in Quincy, Massachusetts for inspiration. Back at ... View show summary
	Masonry and Floor (HA0209) Dates Aired: October 28-November 3, 1991 \| April 27-May 3, 1992 At our Plymouth ranch house, Bob shows us some masonry techniques for rebuilding a crumbling barbecue. Next Bob takes us on a field trip to Plimoth Plantation, to tour the ... View show summary
	Installing Wallpaper, Door, and Paneling (HA0210) Dates Aired: November 4-10, 1991 \| May 4-10, 1992 It is time to begin the interior decorating process, so Bob receives some tips on selecting and hanging wallpaper. Ryley builds a new country-style door in the shop and hangs ... View show summary
	Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis (HA0211) Dates Aired: November 11-17, 1991 \| May 11-17, 1992 Bob wires a special light fixture for a special colonial lantern in the front hall, and the plumber hooks up the refrigerator icemaker. To add to the ambiance of the ... View show summary
	Plate Rack Construction (HA0212) Dates Aired: November 18-24, 1991 \| May 18-24, 1992 It is time to put the finishing touches on the Plymouth house. Bob builds a dining room plate rack from scratch and finishes it with an antique paint job. Bob ... View show summary
	House Tour (HA0213) Dates Aired: November 25-December 1, 1991 \| May 25-31, 1992 The house is finally finished, and Bob takes us on the grand tour. First we tour the exterior; see finished landscape, paint, gutters, and the trellis. Then we take a ... View show summary