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Installing a Glass Block Wall
Bob discusses the glass block wall being installed in the master bathroom. Since the blocks cannot be cut, measurements must ... |
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Installing Cedar Shingles
Bob Vila and carpenter Ron Jackson install Atlantic white cedar shingles and sidewall flashing. Ron points out the flashing ... |
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Installing Cultured Marble Shower Walls
Bob installs cultured marble panels in a bathroom with Jack Miklaus. Jack demonstrates fabrication and installation techniques. |
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Installing Skylight, Acrylic Block Panels and Hydro-Air System for Cooling
House ten of the Elmwood project. The third floor rec room remodel continues with the installation of Hy-Lite acrylic walls, ... |
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Installing the Precast Foundation
The basement walls are lifted into place and secured. The prebuilt walls have a insullation of R5 and have steel reinforced ... |
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Learning About Load Bearing Walls
Before you grab a hammer, saw, or crowbar to remove an unwanted wall make sure you understand its role in holding up your house. |
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Loose-Fill Insulations
Whether you are increasing the insulation levels in your current home or selecting insulation for a new home, choosing the ... |
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Marmorino Plaster
For a rich wall treatment that's truly unique, find out more about marmorino plaster. Developed in 16th-century venice as a ... |
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Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Modular Home Construction Basics
In this segment, Bob Vila visits the Simplex Industries modular home plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the Home Again ... |
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Mold Resistant Wallboard Installation
In this scene, Bob meets with Thad Goodman from Georgia-Pacific. Goodman is installing a new wallboard product called ... |
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Parallam Beam Installation
Ron Gan discusses the previously existing bearing wall and ceiling spans. With the wall removed, the crew then installs a ... |
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Passive Solar Design for the Home
Your home's windows, walls, and floors can be designed to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in ... |
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Patching a Textured Wall
Repair a textured wall using a texture patch repair kit and some simple tricks to blend it into the existing finish. |
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Picture Hanging Hardware
Before you hang that priceless oil painting on your wall, be sure it's going to stay by using the right hardware. For smaller ... |
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Plaster Reproductions
The lost art of Victorian plaster details is making a comeback - in a new form. Modern manufacturers are finding ways to ... |
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Rebuild a Wall
In a restoration project, reusing original brick is a great idea. Water damage and neglect can destroy the mortar in a brick ... |
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Removing a Load Bearing Wall
Bob meets with Ron Gan, the general contractor for the project, to discuss the changes that will be made. After reviewing ... |
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Repairing a Dent in a Textured Corner
Repairing a dent or damaged corner in a textured wall is easy with a texture patch kit. |
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Repairing Chipped Corners
Chipped and damaged wall edges are ugly but easy to repair with a little joint compound and a smooth, sanded finish. |
