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Bob Visits Oak Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard

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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.

Part 1: Bob Visits Oak Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard: Bob tours Oak Bluffs, a town on Martha's Vineyard steeped in Victorian history. First stop is the Wesley Hotel, whose history and location on the island Bob discusses before moving on to the Methodist Meeting grounds. Evolving from a circle of tents into small cottages, they are still decked out in Victorian trim and color schemes dating back to the 1860s.

Alan Schwikert (from Ocean Park Realty) gives Bob an overview of the island's topography and its popular places. Then Alan brings Bob to the Tabernacle, built in 1879 and still bearing much of its original ironwork and stained glass.
Part 2: Touring Homes on Martha's Vineyard
Part 3: The Search Ends for a Home on Martha's Vineyard

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 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
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Special truss joists on the bedroom wing are installed, and, as the walls are raised, Bob explains the advantages of Western balloon framing. Also, Bob takes a trip to the breathtaking Lyndhurst mansion for a taste of Victorian high living in New York's Hudson River Valley.
Episode 5 - Building the Chimney and Framing the Breezeway
Episode 6 - Verge Board and Plumbing
Episode 7 - Porch, Windows, and Shingles
Episode 8 - Insulation and Wiring
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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