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Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The 35,000 square foot ... |
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An Overview of the Home's Structured Wiring System
Bob and Tim Woods from the Internet Home Alliance meet in the kitchen. Tim details the Home Director structured wiring installation in every room, ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You may be able to make ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard in your area, the ... |
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Backup Generator for Storm-Ready Home
Ron Ford from Kohler shows Bob the 12 killiwatt backup generator that has been installed at the Punta Gorda, Florida, home. Backup power is ... |
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Backup Power
Brownouts and blackouts cut your home's crucial electrical supply. Backup power systems keep the furnace warm, the refrigerator cool, and your ... |
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Bad Wiring
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Bathroom Plumbing Work and Electrical Wiring the Kitchen
Plumber Kevin Hanley reviews the installation of the new half-bath. A pedistal water basin and an antique toilet are installed. Electrical wiring ... |
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Behind the Walls and Pocket Door Installation
Bob looks at what goes behind the walls before putting on the blue board: wiring, light fixtures, heat ducts, water lines and a pocket door frame. |
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Block Wall Demolition
Bob and Ed Weller meet to demolish a block wall to open up the room for the remodel. An electrician has disconnected the area's wiring and an ... |
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Bob Tours the Almost Completed Plymouth House
Bob tours a basement recreation room that has recently been remodeled. The walls, ceilings, and floors have all be restored. The living room has ... |
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Call-In Access
A Honeywell thermostat, in combination with the company's Telephone Access Module (installed in the basement or a utility closet), allows ... |
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Cat 5 Wiring: Home Wiring for Phone and Data
Bob talks with electrician Henry Jordan about the Category 5 wiring that will carry both phone and data information. Jordon outlines the ... |
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Category 5 Wiring
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Ceiling Outlets
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Coiled Cords
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Connect Home Technology and Security System Update
Bob meets up with Tim Woods of the Internet Home Alliance in the basement of the Quechee home to check out the progress of the integration of the ... |
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Controlling the Home
In the well-connected home, one device can control almost everything in the house. Lighting, heating, cooling, and entertainment systems are ... |
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Convection Oven Installation
Bob joins electrician Larry Dana in the kitchen of the Quechee farmhouse as he installs the Kenmore Elite 30" self-cleaning convection oven. The ... |
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Cord Connections
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