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Plumb Posts
To hold either a round or square post plumb inside a post hole while you pack dirt around it, make up a couple of wedges of ... |
 
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Porch Railing and Screen Door Installation
House five of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley helps install the new railing and new screen doors. An underground sprinkler ... |
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Pressure-Treated Lumber for Deck Supports
Rick Kleiner from the Southern Forest Products Association joins Bob to discuss current specifications for pressure-treated ... |
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Rebuilding the Deck with Salvaged Lumber
Bob and Ryley rebuild the deck in the rear of the addition using salvaged lumber from the demolition. Bob outlines the plans ... |
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Repairing a Deck
Decks are outdoor rooms that sometimes need repair. Fortunately, you know how to fix them. |
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Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Bob recaps the entire Elmwood project. It was a community effort on may of the houses and great pains were made to adhere to ... |
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Reviewing Plans for Updating the Victorian
Bob meets homeowner David Masher and architect Greg Colling at Masher's Queen Anne Victorian in Rowley, Massachusett's ... |
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Reviewing the Apartment's Paint Colors, Finishes, and Roof Deck
Bob is back in the penthouse apartment, this time in the main hallway that has the Marmorino wall finish that flows into the ... |
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Reviewing the Modular Home's Exterior
Bob Vila tours the modular home project in the Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts. Bob reviews the exterior skin ... |
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Roof Deck Construction
Bob and Chris Vila meet with David and Jed Walentas from Two Trees Development, the developers of the waterfront warehouse ... |
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Routine Deck Maintenance
Whether you simply wash off mold or re-stain every two years, proper deck maintenance ensures a new-looking, durable outdoor ... |
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Safety Railing Installation
Ironworker Jimmy Canka secures the rooftop deck's safety railing to its footings. The individual sections of the simple ... |
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Sliding Door Security
Sliding patio doors can often be the weak link in an otherwise secure house. Be sure to use security bars for added protection ... |
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Spout-Nosed Wheelbarrow for the Easy Pouring of Concrete
Al Williamson of AlTim, Inc., shows Bob the new spout-nosed wheebarrow they have designed to make concrete and liquid pours ... |
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Spring Painting
Spring is a good time to paint fences and the exterior of your home, especially wood surfaces. This way, they will be ... |
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Surround Your Hot Tub with a Deck
Which came first - the hot tub or the deck? |
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Termites: Identification, Prevention and Control
Termites are the most destructive wood-destroying pest in the nation and successful management requires many special skills, ... |
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Test a Gas Grill for Leaks
Ready to fire up the grill? Make sure it's ready! Here's how to check for leaks. |
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Thermospa Rooftop Retreat
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Neighborhood |
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Tour of the Colonial Revival Home
We wind up at the 1930s Colonial Revival home of Tracy and Linda Gallagher, where we meet the architect and contractor they've ... |
