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Habitat for Humanity > Episode 12: Interior Design

Networking, Entertainment, and Security Wiring for the Home

Project: Habitat for Humanity, Episode 12, Part 2

Special guest B. Smith drops in to help with the interior design of the children's bedroom, by applying a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall (a project parents and kids can do together).

Carpenter Bob Ryley talks to Ken Frankel (from Lucent Technologies) about the Homestar wiring system, a high-speed cable and internet connection. And, finally, it's back to the community of Civano in Tuscon, AZ to look at some alternative construction methods.

Part 1: Decorative Painting Techniques With B. Smith
Part 2: Networking, Entertainment, and Security Wiring for the Home: Bob Ryley meets with Ken Frankel (from Lucent Technologies) to discuss the new HomeStar wiring system. Ryley points out the outlet part of the system on the wall. These outlets, of which there are six in the house, connect to the basement.

Ken explains that the HomeStar system takes care of television, phone, internet, and security for homeowners. Homeowners can be sitting in the living room and, without getting up, see who is at the front door. (Cameras are linked into the television for exterior and interior monitoring).

Ryley then shows us the hybrid wire, consisting of three wires on the inside. The first is a cable wire for television; the second is for video distribution and security monitoring; and the third is for telephone and computer.

Bob Vila introduces the latest in sustainable materials and efficient building techniques on a Habitat for Humanity build. This project documents a five-day process that transformed an empty lot into a snug, comfortable, and sustainable home in Yonkers, NY.

Also from Habitat for Humanity

Episode 1 - Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
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Along with a team of volunteers and Habitat for Humanity, Bob undertakes the considerable task of building a house in exactly one week. Before construction begins, Bob takes us on a tour of Yonkers and meets with Mayor John Spencer.<br> <br> Back on site, Bob Ryley talks about the pre-cast foundation system from Superior Walls of America. Dennis Hardman of the Engineered Wood Association, one of the project's primary sponsors, points out a number of the engineered wood products being utilized in the build.<br> <br> Next, Bob visits a Habitat community in Phoenix, AZ to learn a bit more about the organization. And Finally, Bob joins with the architect of the Yonkers project house, Ed Binkley, together with Jim Killoran (from Habitat for Humanity), to discuss the plans.
Episode 2 - Framing the Walls
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As the walls go up on the Habitat house in Yonkers, Steve Thompson (from Premier Building Systems) joins Bob to discuss the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). Then, Bob goes off to visit the Premier manufacturing facility in Washington State to see just how SIPs are manufactured. Back in Yonkers, framing work continues, while Bob moves to the basement to check out the GFX-- a new, money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.
Episode 3 - Working on the Roof
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The blitz build continues, and the roof framing begins. Bob meets with Lise LaFrance of the Engineered Wood Association, APA, to talk about the different engineered lumber products, including i-joists, being used on the house. Also, Bob tours the Willamette plant in Oregon where the i-joists are made. Back in Yonkers, Steve Thompson (from Habitat) leads the volunteers in raising the giant ridge beam. Carpenter Bob Ryley and Bob talk through the framing process and report on the progress of the house so far.
Episode 4 - Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
Episode 5 - Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
Episode 6 - Siding and Drywall
Episode 7 - Building the Back Porch
Episode 8 - Painting and Door Installation
Episode 9 - Floor Installation
Episode 10 - Working on the Kitchen
Episode 11 - Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Episode 13 - House Tour

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