Get Help from Bob Vila
- Give-Aways & Offers
- Monthly Must Do's
- DIY Project Ideas
- Step-by-Step Guides
- Inspirational Photo Galleries
- Bob Vila TV Shows >
- Two-Family Greystone > Episode 7: Plumbing Continues
Bricking In a Window
Project: Two-Family Greystone, Episode 7, Part 1
Bob goes downtown to the Merchandise Mart to see a selection of bathroom fixtures at K & B Galleries with Susan Kaiser. Back at the greystone project, plumber Dan Macias replaces an old toilet with a new, high-efficiency toilet. General contractor Ron Gan talks about 'bricking in' for and installation of a smaller bathroom window.
- Part 1: Bricking In a Window
- General contractor Ron Gan talks through the process of bricking in a window in the new kitchen. Ron also addresses the installation of a smaller bathroom window.
- Part 2: The Merchandise Mart
- Part 3: Replacing the Toilet
Bob Vila tracks the progress of a two-family greystone in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood that is undergoing renovation. The project documents a low-budget upgrade of the building's two apartments and concludes with a decorator's tour showcasing the eye-catching results.
ALL EPISODES IN TWO-FAMILY GREYSTONE
MOST POPULAR CLIPS
OUTDOOR PROJECTS
HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
SEE MORE IN
Doors & Windows
Today’s wide variety of fun and functional shutters may make it difficult to choose just one style!
Available in a wide array of materials from vinyl to wood, mini blinds make an attractive feature in any interior. Bu...
It's spring, the season for cleaning. Washing windows is at the top of our list. Many commercial window-cleaning prod...
There's more to windows than glazing. Learn about the design, history, and practical uses for ten different window types.