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A History of New York Brownstone Development and Design
In this episode of Bob Vila's Home Again, Bob introduces us to an 1890s Brownstone on New York's Upper West Side. Brownstones were built on ... |
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Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen door, and deck or patio doors. |
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Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches. |
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Architect Project Plans and Door Demolition
Work gets started as Greg Rochlin presents architectural plans and demolition begins, revealing an old pocket door. |
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Architectural Styles of Classical Columns
The column is a fundamental architectural element and one of the defining characteristics of Classical architecture. |
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Attaching Steel Support Beams to the Foundation
The structural steel supports are delivered and Bob discusses their unique construction. Ryley drills the necessary holes and the supports are ... |
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Brick Facade History and Restoration
Bob and Chris once again meet up with Cas Stachelberg from Higgins and Quasebarth to talk more about the façade restoration. Higgins and ... |
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Caring for your Oriental Carpets
Just as there is much confusion about the different categories of oriental carpets, there is also much confusion about the type of maintenance ... |
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Courtyard Design Tour
Bob and the designer tour the new formal courtyard. They discuss the future of the plants shapes and how they will provide privacy to guests as ... |
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Covering Doors with Plastic Laminate
In this segment Bob Vila meets with architect Greg Rochlin and review techniques for covering a series of doors with plastic laminate. |
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Door Lock Installation
Bob Ryley is on to his next project, installing the new lockset from Baldwin Brass on the front door. Ryley's advice for getting started: find a ... |
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Elm Court Foyer and Fireplace
Bob Vila greets Sonya Berle who shows off the large foyer and explains how she and her husband started with small restorations in New Orleans ... |
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Entryway and Dining Room Tour
Bob tours the front vestibule, highlighting the beautiful stencil work done by Kim Sweet.
The stencil work replaced moldings in many homes of ... |
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French Door Hardware
Bob meets with Ryley and installs the hardware trim on an Andersen French door. |
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Handicapped Accessible Ramp
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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Hanging a Shiplap Pine Wood Door
Bob and Ryley install a new pre-hung shiplap pine door, which they build themselves, in the shop. |
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. |
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House Eight: Renovating Side Porch and Home Inspection for Structural Issues
House eight of the Elmwood project. The home of Jim Verity has a side entry restored with the original columns and installs new support beams to ... |
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Installing Locks
When installing a new or replacement lock, be sure the keyway is positioned so that the cuts of the key will be inserted upward. This will reduce ... |
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Installing Staved Columns in the Vestibule and Front Hall
Bob meets with trim carpenter David Ives to discuss the staved columns he is installing to visually break up the vestibule and front hall. |
