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Creating the Porch Railings and Balusters

Project: Victorian, Episode 8, Part 2

Bob looks over the installation of both blown-in and high-density insulation at the Martha's Vineyard project house. The electrician explains some basic wiring, the septic system is installed, and the porch railing is put in.

Part 1: Wiring the Victorian Home
Part 2: Creating the Porch Railings and Balusters: After reviewing the final stages of the septic system installation, Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install the decorative porch railings and balusters that Ryley has made by hand.
Part 3: Insulating the Victorian

Bob Vila tackles a remodeling and construction project on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The expansion of the cabin transforms a tiny vacation home into a spacious family retreat with an authentic 'Vineyard Victorian' look.

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Episode 1 - Selecting the Site
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Bob takes the ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard, MA and tours Oak Bluffs in order soak in the town's Victorian history. An island realtor shows Bob potential sites for his nextd remodeling project. They wind up at a tiny summer cottage in picturesque East Chop.
Episode 2 - Clearing the Lot
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The architect shares the plans for new project on Martha's Vineyard. Bob clears trees from the lot. Along the way, he gives guidelines on chain saw safety, and digging the foundation begins. Also, Bob takes an inspirational tour of the striking Chateau-sur-Mer in Newport, RI.
Episode 3 - Foundation and Framing
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The crew on Martha's Vineyard begins to lay a cinder block foundation with a crawl space for storage, while Bob explains how to connect the old construction to the new. Plus, Bob travels to historic Cape May, NJ to tour Victorian homes in one of America's oldest beach resort towns. Back at the site, the carpenters start framing the new turret roof on the old cottage.
Episode 4 - Raising the Walls
Episode 5 - Building the Chimney and Framing the Breezeway
Episode 6 - Verge Board and Plumbing
Episode 7 - Porch, Windows, and Shingles
Episode 9 - Wallpapering and Pantry
Episode 10 - Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
Episode 11 - Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Episode 12 - Plate Rail and Stenciling
Episode 13 - House Tour

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