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Interlocking Beech Flooring, Anti-Static Carpeting, and the Media Room
The Victorian house in Medford, MA is complete, and Bob guides a tour of the finished restoration. Outside, the homeowner and Bob talk about the new features in the yard, including the new porch and pergolas. The barn has a new second-floor studio area with refurbished wide plank flooring.
In the main house, Bob talks to Markus Earley about the lighting design in the dining area, and tours the new kitchen, before meeting with Tim Woods (from Internet Home Alliance) to talk about the "connected home" features that have been added.
In the main house, Bob talks to Markus Earley about the lighting design in the dining area, and tours the new kitchen, before meeting with Tim Woods (from Internet Home Alliance) to talk about the "connected home" features that have been added.
- Part 1: Tour of the Home's Exterior, Lighting Design, and Completed Kitchen
- Part 2: Interlocking Beech Flooring, Anti-Static Carpeting, and the Media Room
- Bob looks at the Kahrs beech flooring in the key hall, before moving to the media room to discuss the carpeting with Gary Johnston (from DuPont) and the electronic components with Tim Woods (from Internet Home Alliance).
The homeowner chose carpeting for its comfort level, which is ideal for a media room. Gary explains that the DuPont Stainmaster carpet is ideal for a high-traffic area, because its advanced Teflon repel system keeps the carpet 40% cleaner.
Gary goes through the installation process and points out the carbon core in each tuft of carpet-- the result is a greatly diminished amount of static electricity.
Technology consultant Tim Woods points out the Panasonic high-definition flat-screen plasma TV, recessed an inch into the wall. The home theater also includes digital surround sound, which is composed of amplifiers, decoders, and a subwoofer. Tim also shows the new Replay TV box, which allows the homeowner to pause live television and pick up where the show left off. - Part 3: Master Bathroom Tour, Sauna Installation, and Window Blinds
- Part 4: Review of the Home Office Electronics
Located just five miles from downtown Boston, Bob's scouts discovered a Victorian-era house in a neighborhood of family homes on tree-lined streets that was past due for a full-scale renovation.
The home's new owners, a work-at-home family, have set goals to modernize the home's floor plan, update the building's mechanical and electrical systems, and add home office and work spaces for two busy professionals.
The home's new owners, a work-at-home family, have set goals to modernize the home's floor plan, update the building's mechanical and electrical systems, and add home office and work spaces for two busy professionals.
Also from Victorian Restoration
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Episode 1 - Initial Tour
Description:
This ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home, as well as a former dairy barn also on the property. In its new configuration, the barn will include two offices and an art studio. After a brief tour of the city, Bob meets with the home's new owner, Rikk Larsen, and contractor Charlie Tomaszewski, to discuss the work ahead. -
Episode 3 - Moving the Entrance and Kitchen Layout
Description:
Contractor Charlie Tomaszewski and crew are hard at work moving the front door of the main house to accommodate a new entranceway. In addition, Tomaszewski is using an air-driven palm nailer to finish up work on new support beams.<br> <br> Bob meets homeowner Julie Graham, who is working with Faith Allen from Merillat to create the new kitchen layout. Across town, Bob tours the Isaac Royall House. -
Episode 4 - Electrical Systems and Wiring and Upstairs Framing
Description:
Bob gets an update on the progress taking place at the Victorian renovation project. Rough electrical work is underway, as is the home's data and video wiring, which will form the backbone for the advanced communications, security, and entertainment systems. Workers are framing a new addition, and are also at work on the second floor, where a Kohler tub and new Pella windows are being installed. -
Episode 5 - Roof Work and Lighting
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Episode 6 - Skylight Installation, Roofing, and Painting
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Episode 7 - Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New Balcony
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Episode 8 - Blueboard Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage Door
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Episode 9 - Work on the Driveway and Finishing the Deck
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Episode 10 - Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water Filtration
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Episode 11 - Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater Installed
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Episode 12 - Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets
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