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Amtico Flooring Installation
Bob meets with flooring specialist Mary Docker and looks at Amtico, a new flooring product from England. New to the U.S ... |
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Applying Plaster to Blue Board
Bob discusses the advatages of using blue board and plaster as compared to drywall and watches as the plaster is applied. ... |
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Architect Tour of the Home
Bob meets with architects Mark and Geoffrey who are making a follow up visit to the project. Every two weeks they come by to ... |
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Architect Tour of the Home
Looking at the completed kitchen and family room remodel in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Bob meets with the architect, who ... |
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Chimney Liners
Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Chimney liners are required in new construction to ... |
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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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Choosing a High-Definition Television
LCD, DLP, HD: The alphabet soup of terms involved in choosing a high-definition television can make your head swim. Here’s a ... |
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Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. |
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Creating Your Ideal Home Theater
Think a home theater system is more fantasy than reality? Check out these expert tips to find out what to do if you’re ... |
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Creative Kids’ Spaces
A designated space for kids inspires their creativity, evokes their imagination and lets them be themselves. These tips and ... |
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Decorating the Family Room
Bob visits the home's airy, light-filled basement family room. The house, which is built on a sloping lot, allows the basement ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Final Tour of the Completed Interior
Charleston, SC interior designer Carolyn Griffen gives Bob a final tour of the I'On project house. |
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Fireplace Safety
More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their ... |
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Green Homes Special Series
Part Eleven: Furniture
If you’re adding just one piece of furniture or buying an entire room grouping, consider not only style and price but a ... |
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HDTV Shopping
Compare image quality, size and price. But think high definition, which refers to the clarity and sharpness of the picture on ... |
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Heat Thief
When using a wood-burning fireplace, more heat can be lost up the chimney than is produced by the fire itself. To reduce heat ... |
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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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Home Theater Seating
Designers recommend placing seats back at least twice the width of your screen, but also a few feet away from the back wall, ... |
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In-Wall Speakers
When installing in-wall speakers, use a drywall saw to cut the hole. A utility knife will make the cleanest cuts in drywall, ... |
