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Basement & Garage
August 10, 2011 | Wednesday
Discussing Community Planning at Mashpee Commons and Affordable Housing Problems on Cape Cod
Bob visits with Jim Vaccaro and Tom Ferontie of Mashpee Commons, in Mashpee, Massachusetts and talks with Pat Fiero of the...
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Basement & Garage
August 09, 2011 | Tuesday
Basement Remodels Add More Living Space
Increase basement space using new specialty products to add value to your home.
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Basement & Garage
August 08, 2011 | Monday
Basement Finishing System Installation
Bob takes us through the installation of an Owens Corning Basement Finishing System.
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Basement & Garage
August 06, 2011 | Saturday
Hand Crafting Reproduction Moldings
Robert Adam from the North Bennet Street School demonstrates the tools and techniques used to handcraft reproduction moldi...
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Basement & Garage
August 06, 2011 | Saturday
History of the North Bennet Street School
Bob takes a trip into Boston to visit the North Bennet Street School.
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Basement & Garage
August 06, 2011 | Saturday
Heavy-Duty Garage Door Opener and Features
Bob checks out a Sears garage door opener-- at 3/4 horsepower, it's among the strongest on the market.
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Basement & Garage
August 06, 2011 | Saturday
Installing Carriage-Style Garage Doors
Dave Colette from Doorworks talks Bob through the installation of the garage doors.
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Basement & Garage
August 04, 2011 | Thursday
Preparing the Site for Modular Home Delivery
Bob reviews the site preparation process with the on-site contractor, Michael Sheils.
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Basement & Garage
July 14, 2011 | Thursday
Know the Rules for Finished Basements
Finishing your basement? Be sure that your remodeling work is in compliance with building codes in your area.
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Basement & Garage
June 17, 2011 | Friday
Pouring Reinforced, Solid-Pour Concrete Walls
Bob meets Mark Newton of Solid Wall Systems to learn about the solid-pour walls that will frame a storm-resistant home.
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Basement & Garage
June 16, 2011 | Thursday
Upgrade to a Basement System
Finishing the basement is a smart way to add space to your home. Using a complete basement system package may be the smart...
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Basement & Garage
November 24, 2010 | Wednesday
Touring the Completed Basement Remodel
Bob meets with homeowner Sarah Monzon to recap the project, from the initial preparation to the renovations to the finishi...
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Basement & Garage
November 24, 2010 | Wednesday
Repairing the Chimneys, Installing a Gas Fireplace Insert and Completed Cabinets in the Basement Family Room
The house's two chimneys are repaired, allowing the installation of a gas fireplace insert, and basement family-room cabin...
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Basement & Garage
November 24, 2010 | Wednesday
Eliminating Basement Moisture
Bob revisits the techniques and products used to keep the basement dry.
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November 24, 2010 | Wednesday
Carpeting the Basement and Organizing the Home
Carpet tiles are installed in the basement, and experts discuss storage and organizing solutions for the basement and mast...
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