Home Foundation Inspection
Bob meets with the contractor to inspect the poured footings and discuss the pouring process. Next, Bob helps install the sill plate and explains the various types of lumber used.
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Tour of Boston Sand and Gravel
Bob takes a tour of the Boston Sand and Gravel concrete plant, located on the Charles River in Boston.
Foundation Excavation and Formwork
Bob and contractor Paul Morse review the excavations and formwork for the foundation.
Deck Demolition
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley begin demolition work on the deck. The supporting beams are cut and the deck parts are carried away, and Bob notes the flaws found in the existing footings, a result of frost heaves.
Tour of the Colonial Revival Home
Bob meets homeowners Tracy and Linda Gallagher at their 1930s Colonial Revival home. Bob also meets the architect and contractor, whom the Gallaghers have enlisted to help increase their living space on a modest budget.
Neighborhood Tour of Newton, MA
Bob takes a tour of Newton, MA. “The Garden City” boasts a wide variety of American architectural styles and is one of the most desirable communities in the Boston area.
Tour of the Craftsman-Style Interior Decor
Bob joins homeowners Gavin and Michelle to review the Craftsman-style decor.
Discussing the Zen Garden Design
Bob meets with Donald Young for a tour of the home’s Zen garden. Donald discusses the plant choices and lighting requirements in a garden of this size. Slate tiles are also added to create a rock garden.
Tour of the Home’s Remodeled Exterior
Bob tours the home’s exterior, noting that the crowned gates are complete and that a locking latch has been added to secure the pool. Bob also remarks on the landscaping work.
Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop
Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton install a counter around a new apron-front Kohler sink.