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Hooking Up the Refrigerator Ice Maker
Project: Split-Level Ranch, Episode 11, Part 2
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Bob wires a special light fixture for a special Colonial lantern in the front hall, and the plumber hooks up the refrigerator icemaker. To add to the ambiance of the property, a trellis is built in the front yard. First, the frame and lattice work are done in the shop, then it is installed with posts in the front yard.
- Part 1: Wiring the Colonial Lantern Fixture
- Part 2: Hooking Up the Refrigerator Ice Maker
- Bob has finished wiring the Colonial-style light fixture in the entryway and, back in the kitchen, the refrigerator ice maker is hooked up.
- Part 3: Building a Trellis
A worn-out, 17 year-old raised ranch, with problems familiar to many homeowners, gets a new look. 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.
Also from Split-Level Ranch
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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 2 - Demolition and Remodeling
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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. -
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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Episode 5 - Paint Prep, Attic Louver, and French Doors
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Episode 6 - Bay Window and Cabinet Doors
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Episode 7 - Resurfacing Counters, Framing the Deck, and Installing the Vinyl Floor
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Episode 8 - Fireplace and Deck
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Episode 9 - Masonry and Flooring
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Episode 10 - Wallpaper, Door, and Paneling Installation
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Episode 12 - Plate Rack Construction
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Episode 13 - House Tour
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