Managing Construction

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Bob meets up with carpenter Bob Ryley, who is adding two third-floor dormers to the roof in keeping with the house's original one.

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Discussing Architectural Plans for the Victorian Restoration
Bob walks with the owner and architect through different rooms on the first floor of the Victorian. Looking over the floor plans, they discuss the changes that will take place on all three floors of the house, plus in the dairy barn/carriage house.
Individual Zone Heating and Cooling
Bob meets with Meredith Schelp from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC to learn about the City-Multi HVAC system that will heat and cool the Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment.
A Conversation with Amy Matthews
The current host of This New House chats with Bob about family, favorite projects, sustainability, and more.
A Conversation with Bob Tedeschi: "The Pragmatist"
Bob Tedeschi contributes on a regular basis to The New York Times "Gadgetwise," but you likely know him as the author of the "The Pragmatist" column—an honest, light-hearted, and truly informative body of writing about the DIY experience.
A Recipe For Renovation Contracts
Ingredients for well written contracts.
Applying Cedar Shingles
Sidewall contractor Dean Fraser shows us how to apply cedar shingles.
Applying Marmorino Plaster
Bob discusses the custom wall finish with designer Jonas Everets, who is using marmorino, a centuries-old lime-based plaster, on the kitchen walls of the top-floor apartment.