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Installing a Fire Escape
Bob learns about the need for secondary exits in upstairs bedrooms from Steve Forman, as contractor Tim Berky installs the Redi-Exit fire escape at the Rowley Victorian. This latching fire escape can hold up to 800 pounds, is weather-proof, and costs about $1,100 installed. Next, AJ Paron-Wildes joins Bob inside to look at lighting fixtures from Bellacor.com that will complement the home's period style and also meet the functional lighting needs of the family. And finally, after Berky finishes hanging one last door, all the doors and cabinets in the new space will be dressed with reproduction oil-rubbed bronze hardware from House of Antiques Hardware (which even reproduced the black porcelain knobs and escutcheons that were original to the house).
- Part 1: Installing a Fire Escape
- Steve Forman (from Redi-Exit) joins Bob to talk about the extruded-aluminum escape ladder installed at the project house. Forman stresses that secondary exits from bedrooms would greatly reduce fire deaths in this country. Smoke detectors can alert residents, but only a means of escape can save them.
- Part 2: Selecting Light Fixtures
- Part 3: Installing a Solid-Core Cherry-Veneer Door
Bob Vila undertakes the partial remodel of a historic Victorian home in Rowley, MA. The house is a classic New England gem with many partitioned rooms, plus the added appeal of a large yard with preserved wetlands beyond. From permits and approvals to the addition of a mudroom and deck, this project focuses on family space.
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Episode 1 - Preview of Victorian Kitchen Remodel
Description:
Bob is in Rowley, MA for the partial remodeling of a Queen Anne Victorian in the town's historic district. Homeowner David Masher and architect Greg Colling explain how the addition will follow the linear plan of the home, and will ultimately lead onto a new deck, regraded back yard, and landscaped side yard. Outside, contractor Tim Berky gets approval to dig and starts preparing the addition's footings. -
Episode 2 - Foundation Work, Roofing, and Installing French Doors
Description:
Bob and contractor Tim Berky review the newly poured foundation that's been pointed in order to blend with the existing Victorian foundation. The new 5' x 16' mudroom addition is framed and topped with a hip roof that will be sheathed in copper. Also, Berky and his crew install new Pella French doors. These solid-wood framed, double-paned, argon-filled, low-e glass doors let in light, retain warmth, prevent heat gain, and have a triple-latch system for added security. -
Episode 3 - Exterior Trim and Spray-Foam Insulation
Description:
The Queen Anne Victorian addition is ready for clapboard siding to match the existing façade and trim. Inside, the demolition is complete, the chimney stack has been removed, and a custom steel structural support has been placed where the load-bearing dining-room wall once stood. Insulation specialists explain, and begin to install, the expanding foam, closed-cell insulation. Outside, contractor Tim Berky completes a custom backerboard and transitional bed molding to match the original 1890s molding. -
Episode 4 - Radiant Heat, Oak Flooring, and Deck Piers
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Episode 5 - Deck Framing and Artisanal Tiles
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Episode 6 - Cedar Decking and Copper Roofing
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Episode 7 - Cherry Cabinets, Cultured Stone, and Cedar Deck Rails
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Episode 8 - Countertops and Appliances
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Episode 9 - Custom Trim Work, Landscaping, and Bathroom Fixtures
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Episode 10 - Exterior Painting, Bulb Planting, and Lawn Care
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Episode 12 - Final Tour
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