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Installing Cultured Marble Shower Walls
Project: Cracker Cottage, Episode 8, Part 1
Pool construction continues with gunite being sprayed over reinforcing bars to form the walls and floor. In New York City, Bob tours a sister project, the conversion of an abandoned tenement into affordable housing. Finally, cultured marble is cut and assembled in the bathroom to create a shower stall.
- Part 1: Installing Cultured Marble Shower Walls
- Bob helps install cultured marble panels in a bathroom. The tile professional on the job, Jack Miklaus, shares information on fabricating the panels and tips on installing them.
- Part 2: Gunite Cement in Swimming Pool Construction
- Part 3: Meeting Jim Ross in NYC
Bob rejuvenates a modest but classic Florida house, focusing on light, ventilation, and outdoor living. Projects include opening walls, improving air conditioning and ventilation, blowing in some insulation, and putting in a new entry.
Also from Cracker Cottage
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Episode 1 - Selecting and Touring the House
Description:
In search of a "cracker" cottage to remodel, Bob goes on a neighborhood tour of Naples, FL, both by car and by boat. Next, Bob tours the cottage that he's selected and, for inspiration, he looks at a recently renovated cottage nearby. -
Episode 2 - Outdoor Work and Planning
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Landscaping begins with weeding and the transplant of a Frangipani tree. Bob meets with the architect to draw up plans for the cracker cottage. Then he meets with a professional to talk about termite extermination. -
Episode 3 - Demolition and Roof Brackets
Description:
Demolition has begun at the cottage. The living room ceiling, as well as the kitchen appliances and counters, are all removed. Bob and the architect review the project plans and, to get rid of rotted exterior trim, the roof brackets are replaced. -
Episode 4 - Installing a Door and Removing Paint
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Episode 5 - Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors
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Episode 6 - Installing Windows and Shower
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Episode 7 - Swimming Pool and Cooling System
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Episode 9 - Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling
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Episode 10 - Cabinets, Ceiling Fan, and Porch Screen
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Episode 11 - Landscaping and Countertops
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Episode 12 - Installing the Window Valance
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Episode 13 - House Tour
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