Finishing the Basement Family Room

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• Episode 1 - House and Neighborhood Tour

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  Bob goes on a driving tour of Chicago's Wicker Park and Lincoln Park neighborhoods with realtor Catherine Caravette. Then Bob checks out the old greystone two-flat. He also visits Cokey Evans' home, which has been comparably renovated, to get ideas about the Wicker Park project.

• Episode 2 - Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins

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  Bob discusses plans with local architect Bill Bauhs and takes a tour of downtown Chicago's striking modern buildings with architectural historian Susan Benjamin. Back at the project house, Bob meets with general contractor Ron Gan. Demolition has begun.

• Episode 3 - Engineered Beams and Plumbing

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  Bob and general contractor Ron Gan discuss the removal and shoring up of bearing walls, which are to be replaced by special engineered beams. Bob visits David Parker at Macmillan-Bloedel's Parallam Plant in Vancouver, BC to see how those beams are manufactured. Also, plumber Don McPoland shows us how the new water service is connected to the house.

• Episode 4 - Parallam and Iron Board

• Episode 5 - Basement Excavation Begins

• Episode 6 - Electrical Work Begins

• Episode 7 - Plumbing Continues

• Episode 8 - Plaster and Drywall Work

• Episode 9 - Budgeting and Tiling

• Episode 11 - Landscaping Begins

• Episode 12 - Flooring and Stairs

• Episode 13 - House Tour