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Surveying the Deck Damage

Project: Split-Level Ranch, Episode 2, Part 3

Demolition begins-- the chalet front is removed-- and scaffolding is built to extend the crew's reach. The architect begins the remodeling design using Autocad.

Part 1: Demolition Begins
Part 2: Remodeling on the Computer
Part 3: Surveying the Deck Damage: Bob and the architect survey the problem areas of the home and eventually focus on the decaying deck.

Bob Vila is in Plymouth, MA, to oversee the remodel of a worn-out, 17-year-old raised ranch with problems familiar to many homeowners. The façade is re-sided and repainted, windows are replaced, and a new entry is built. Inside, the new bath and kitchen, which are added, provide the project highlights.

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Episode 1 - Selecting the House
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Bob begins the Plymouth, MA project by getting to know the community. The landmark tour includes visits to the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, and the Jenney Grist Mill. Next, Bob goes house-hunting with a realtor. At one home in particular, performs a structural and cosmetic inspection before agreeing to buy.
Episode 3 - Framing and Demolition
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Bob starts the framing for a new entryway and the plumbers gut the bathroom. Also, Bob and contractor Bob Ryley go on a contractor's tour of the project house to perform a general assessment.
Episode 4 - Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures, and Windows
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Bob must deal with an overloaded septic system by replacing the old clogged tank and leach field. Since the bathroom has already been gutted, plumbers begin to install new fixtures. Contractor Bob Ryley demonstrates how to install a 48-pane window in the front addition. Bob also consults with a landscape architect, who shares ideas about dressing up the yard.
Episode 5 - Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors
Episode 6 - Bay Window and Cabinet Doors
Episode 7 - Resurfacing Counters, Framing the Deck, and Installing the Vinyl Floor
Episode 8 - Fireplace and Deck
Episode 9 - Masonry and Flooring
Episode 10 - Wallpaper, Door, and Paneling Installation
Episode 11 - Lantern and Trellis
Episode 12 - Plate Rack Construction
Episode 13 - House Tour

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