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Using Metal Wall Studs in the Kitchen

Project: Two-Family Greystone, Episode 5, Part 2

Scott Smith's excavation crew digs out the basement to make room for a cement slab. Bob discusses heating systems for the rental units with installer Kirk Rustman, and general contractor Ron Gan explains the advantages of using metal wall studs in the kitchen.

Part 1: Excavating the Basement
Part 2: Using Metal Wall Studs in the Kitchen: General contractor Ron Gan explains the advantages of metal wall studs, as the studs are cut and installed in the kitchen, complete with plywood backing plates for use in cabinet installation.
Part 3: Discussing Heating Systems

Bob Vila tracks the progress of a two-family greystone in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood that is undergoing renovation. The project documents a low-budget upgrade of the building's two apartments and concludes with a decorator's tour showcasing the eye-catching results.

Also from Two-Family Greystone

Episode 1 - House and Neighborhood Tour
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Bob goes on a driving tour of Chicago's Wicker Park and Lincoln Park neighborhoods with realtor Catherine Caravette. Then Bob checks out the old greystone two-flat. He also visits Cokey Evans' home, which has been comparably renovated, to get ideas about the Wicker Park project.
Episode 2 - Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins
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Bob discusses plans with local architect Bill Bauhs and takes a tour of downtown Chicago's striking modern buildings with architectural historian Susan Benjamin. Back at the project house, Bob meets with general contractor Ron Gan. Demolition has begun.
Episode 3 - Engineered Beams and Plumbing
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Bob and general contractor Ron Gan discuss the removal and shoring up of bearing walls, which are to be replaced by special engineered beams. Bob visits David Parker at Macmillan-Bloedel's Parallam Plant in Vancouver, BC to see how those beams are manufactured. Also, plumber Don McPoland shows us how the new water service is connected to the house.
Episode 4 - Parallam and Iron Board
Episode 6 - Electrical Work Begins
Episode 7 - Plumbing Continues
Episode 8 - Plaster and Drywall Work
Episode 9 - Budgeting and Tiling
Episode 10 - Lighting and Flooring
Episode 11 - Landscaping Begins
Episode 12 - Flooring and Stairs
Episode 13 - House Tour

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