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Project Plans and Tour of the Sears Kit House

Project: Craftsman Bungalow, Episode 1, Part 1

Bob meets Gavin and Michelle Langley, the happy new homeowners of a vintage Sears kit house. They have lots of plans for preserving both the historic and sentimental values of the house. We also meet Cortney Lofton and crew, who are busy pouring footings for the new back porch (designed by Gavin). Up on the roof, a new product from Australia called Hardislate is being applied.

Part 1: Project Plans and Tour of the Sears Kit House: Bob meets Gavin and Michelle Langley, owners of a vintage Sears kit house, who plan to preserve both the historic and sentimental values of the house. Bob review the proposed plans and discusses previous remodeling efforts.
Part 2: Tour of the Sears Kit House, Continued
Part 3: Installing Man-made Slate Roofing Shingles

Bob Vila oversees the remodel of a Craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles, CA. It's a vintage kit house, purchased from a Sears & Roebuck catalog in 1923 and built in Hollywood. Working with contractors, Bob helps restore the home's thoughtful details while adding improvements fit for the owners' modern lifestyle.

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Episode 2 - Wiring, Plumbing, and Plastering
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The electricians are snaking new wiring into the kitchen, and the plumber is roughing in for the addition of a real 'water closet'.<br> <br> Mike Casas is making quick work of the plaster on the new cathedral ceiling, where new drywall must be married to the old lath and plaster.<br> <br> Out on the front porch, the contractor removes an existing column without damaging it, or the overhang it supports.
Episode 3 - Reconditioning the Windows
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Bob observes the reconditioning of the original Sears kit house windows. Then, he takes a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, which is just over the hill in Hollywood. On the back porch, the contractors are disguising the steel supports for the roof by sleeving them into wooden columns.
Episode 4 - Interior Trim and Porch Framing
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Carpenter Brian Comeaux custom-mills some interior trim details specified by the architect. Back on site, Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton assemble the details to give the dining room a real 'craftsman' look. The original bathroom fixtures get re-porcelainized on-site, and framing continues on the back porch addition.
Episode 5 - Repairing the Front Façade
Episode 6 - Swimming Pool and Porch
Episode 7 - Working on the Pool
Episode 8 - Exterior Paint Preparation
Episode 9 - Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation
Episode 10 - Installing Custom Light Grids
Episode 11 - Installing Cabinets
Episode 12 - Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing
Episode 13 - House Tour

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