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Discussing Architectural Ideas for the Miami Condo
Discussing Architectural Ideas for the Miami Condo
Bob Vila and project architect Michael Pierce brainstorm ideas for this small condo with a great view of Biscayne Bay. The condo, a collection of ...
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Hanging Ceiling Drywall
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Bob interviews Larry Lelflar from Bonita Drywall as they hang drywall on a ceiling, then apply the first coat of tape and compound.
Installing a Drop Ceiling to Hide Ductwork
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Installing a QuietZone Solserene Fabric Sound Absorbing Ceiling
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Bob talks to Ken Lanoie of Owens Corning about adding sound attenuating insulation to the nursery. Lanoie describes the QuietZone Solserene ...
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Bob meets with Joe Adams and Ralph McGrath, in the media room of the Elm Court Cottage in the Berkshires. They are installing a sound attenuation, ...
Installing Rope Lights Behind Stained Glass in the Living Room Ceiling
Installing Rope Lights Behind Stained Glass in the Living Room Ceiling
Rope lights are installed in the ceiling of the living room. The ropes are cut to length, capped, and clipped into place. The lights are then ...
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy miser. Fiberglass, ...
Insulating the Home
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Jim and John Case show Bob how to insulate the cathedral ceiling. To insure airflow and prevent condensation buildup they install channels between ...
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