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How to Paint High Stairwells
Excessively tall staircase paint jobs that require scaffolding might be best left to the experts. For moderately tall jobs, a ... |
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Installing a Fire Escape
Steve Forman from Redi-Exit joins Bob to talk about the extruded-aluminum escape ladder from Redi-Exit that is installed at ... |
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Installing Stair Handrails and Balusters
Stair railing and balusters are installed. Bob Ryley describes the techniques used and the various checks and balances to make ... |
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Installing Steel Stair Stringers for the Bulkhead
Installer Juan Gonsalves shows Bob how to install steel stair stringers. Simplifying the stairbuilding process, these ... |
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Installing the Bluestone Front Steps
Bob Vila meets up with Dave Anderson from Pasvalco, a New Jersey-based stone contractor, to discuss the new steps being added ... |
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Installing the Concrete Cellar Stairs
Back on site, pre-cast concrete cellar stairs, fabricated in Williston, Vermont, are lowered with a boom and bolted up against ... |
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Installing the Speed-Rail®
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Installing Underground Sprinkler System; Replicating Porch Balusters & Railing
House eight of the Elmwood project. The side entrance deck needs more support. An underground sprinkler system is installed ... |
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Kitchen Staircase
Behind the Scenes - Shingle Style House |
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Loft Conversion Plans
We meet the developers, Neal and Ron Gold, and take a look at how they've started converting this old fur storage building in ... |
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Making the Home Handicapped Accessible
Bob takes a tour with the architect for the Roxbury project, Fernando Domenech, to understand the difference between ... |
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Marine Look Banister
Bob visits with Ron at the Coach House. Ron is installing a railing and newel post on the second floor. He is using 3/8-inch ... |
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Painting Stairs
When painting steps, start with the underside of each step’s overhang, then move on to the risers and the treads. |
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Progress Report on the Loft Common Areas
Before heading up to our loft on the sixth floor, Bob gets a progress report on the common areas in the building from ... |
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Reconstructing the Stair Rail and Balusters
Bob and Ryley begin to reassemble the stair rail and balusters. Ryley demonstrates the various fastening and plugging techniques. |
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Reviewing the Unfinished Kitchen
Bob and the carpenter show the new staircase in the entry hall. The carpenter had to create wedge shaped stairs to provide ... |
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Safety Gates
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
If you’re a parent, one of your many important jobs is making your home safe for ... |
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Selecting a Child Safety Gate
Safety gates are essential for a child-safe home. Whether they keep children from falling down stairways or accessing unsafe ... |
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Stair Renovations
If your steps are tread-worn natural wood or covered with filthy beige carpeting, it may be time to consider a stairway ... |
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Stairbuilding Basics
Take the quick way to the top with a simple lesson in basic stair construction. |
