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Touring Los Angeles Real Estate
Project: Malibu Beach House, Episode 1, Part 2
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In sunny California, Bob goes on a helicopter tour over Los Angeles. Afterward, he and a realtor tour some potential houses for him to remodel as his next project. Upon winding up in Malibu, Bob decides to undertake an ambitious overhaul of a beach house in one of America's most exclusive neighborhoods.
- Part 1: Helicopter Tour of Los Angeles
- Part 2: Touring Los Angeles Real Estate
- Real estate agent Lois Bostic shows Bob some interesting properties in the area representing a variety of styles-- cottage, Spanish, contemporary, and ranch.
- Part 3: Malibu Beachfront Property
Bob transforms a worn-out California beach house on stilts into an elegant Spanish-style vila, worthy of its glamorous location-- Malibu. Projects include an elegant winding staircase, a state-of-the-art sprinkler system, environmentally friendly blown-in cellulose insulation, and seismic code compliance.
Also from Malibu Beach House
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Episode 2 - House Tour
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Bob tours his the Malibu beach house with contractor Joe Fitzgerald. The two discuss structural improvements that could be made. Next, Bob tours the Adamson Estate Museum for a look at authentic California-Spanish architecture. Back on the site, architects present their plans to convert the beach shack into a Cal-Span showcase home for the 90s. -
Episode 3 - Pouring the Caissons
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To provide support for the new Malibu house, holes are dug in the beach and the new cement caissons are poured. Bob and Joe discuss what to look for in a general contractor, and demolition continues with the removal of some asbestos from the attic. -
Episode 4 - Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
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Bob and the architects review the newly completed caissons, and demolition continues-- a tree from the courtyard is removed, the roof is torn off, and the question of what to do with the debris is considered. Also, Bob installs a grade beam in the garage to comply with California seismic code. -
Episode 5 - Building the Staircase
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Episode 6 - Framing and Insulation
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Episode 7 - Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
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Episode 8 - Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
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Episode 9 - Tile Roof and Stucco
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Episode 10 - Distressing Wood Beams and Hanging a Door
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Episode 11 - Tile Layout
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Episode 12 - Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets
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Episode 13 - House Tour
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