Bob takes a tour of the historic, spectacular home of Nathaniel Russell, one of Charleston’s wealthiest Colonial merchants. Bob discusses the architecture and decor. One highlight is the home’s famous cantilevered staircase.
Bob surveys the plaster cornice in the project home. Water damage has ruined a large section and much of the remaining plaster needs repair. Bob and restoration contractor Richard Sparks discuss the different elements of the reconstruction process.
Bob visits a Federal-style home undergoing reconstruction, and having an addition put on, in Charleston, SC. Restoration contractor Richard Marks guides Bob through the project.
Bob meets Betsy Johnson, owner of an 1805 Federal-style home in Charleston, the carriage house of which he now tours.
Restoration contractor Richard Marks shows Bob around the elegant, though quite run-down, Federal-style project house.
Bob sets out on a carriage tour of historic Charleston, SC to get a feel for the elegant and well-preserved architecture of one of the most beautiful cities in the South.
Bob walks through the family room with the homeowners and the interior designer. In addition to decor, the group discusses the final budget.
Bob takes a look at the master bedroom and talks with the interior designer. The two discuss the window treatments, new bedroom furniture, his and her closets, and bathroom accents.
Bob is on site to discuss the design of the completed addition with the project architects.
Bob goes over the “punch list” and remarks on all the little jobs that become necessary to complete toward the end of a project.