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Toilet paper is a bathroom staple, but paper products aren’t cheap—and anything thicker than one-ply isn’t great for ...
Butcher block is essentially a type of wood construction that typically consists of solid wood strips that have been ...
Shade sails have quickly become one of the most popular ways to create an open-air outdoor living space shaded from t...
Tub-to-shower conversion kits can make a bathroom renovation easier and more affordable, simplifying switching out a ...
Finding the right tile for shower walls is primarily a matter of personal taste. However, it also involves understand...
Many lighting projects might challenge the average DIYer, but learning how to install LED strip lights while avoiding...
Q: After 10 years, my carpet is worn out with matted and shredding fibers, stains, odors, and damaged padding. I am n...
Q: The grout in my shower is cracking, so I’ve decided to remove it and apply new grout. I’m not sure how long I shou...
One of the most important steps to finishing a basement is installing basement wall insulation and basement ceiling i...
Hanging chairs are a staple of retro and modern interior design aesthetics and common on traditional porches. They of...
Whether it’s a new home build, a whole-house renovation, or simply matching a new door to the old door, choosing the ...
A home’s entire electrical system runs through one distribution hub: the electrical panel. The electrical panel, or b...
A fireplace brings warmth to any home, literally and figuratively. Fireplace mantels are both functional and ornament...
There are many reasons to add skirting around your deck. It can help keep beams and other structural elements beneath...
Installing a hot tub on a deck can certainly kick your outdoor living space up a notch. Adding this oasis for relaxat...
Vinyl plank flooring is becoming increasingly popular for its ability to recreate the look of solid wood while being ...
DIY projects can keep home maintenance costs low, but it’s important to only tackle jobs you have the knowledge, expe...
Learning how to install kitchen cabinets isn’t as difficult as it may seem. The most important part of installation i...
Despite the variety of options available, sprinkler valves serve one very simple purpose: They regulate water flow. S...
Typical Range: $500 to $3,500Many homeowners enjoy the convenience of flipping a switch and having the glow and war...
Patios, decks, backyards, and balconies are great spaces to enjoy the outdoors. And easy-to-use patio doors are ideal...
Highlights The typical cost to install an asphalt driveway ranges from $3,116 to $7,195, with a national average of ...
Highlights Hardwood flooring typically costs between $2,481 and $7,026 to install, with homeowners across the countr...
I don’t mind the squirrels taking their turn at the bird feeder, but our dog seems to have developed a personal vende...
The process of hydroseeding is garnering attention from homeowners who want a new approach to a beautiful lawn, espec...
What's true about fashion can be applied to interior design: If you wait long enough, the old styles come back in vog...
Laminate must be installed correctly on top of a quality underlayment, which is key to providing adequate support for...
When it comes to picking out windows, there can be an overwhelming number of options in terms of style. But before yo...
Considered a high-end upgrade—until now—installing tile has been the domain of professional tile setters, due in larg...
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If a full-on kitchen renovation isn’t in the cards right now, you can still give your cook space an impressive new lo...
Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke should be a trusty set of smoke detectors. These devices pi...
A working sprinkler head can be key to maintaining a healthy and well-watered landscape. Your lush lawn demands regul...
If you worry about your pet not being able to get outside to potty or exercise while you’re gone, or if you’re just w...
The trim installation stage of any interior project can be tremendously rewarding. Baseboard and crown molding can tu...
Whether it’s highway traffic, loud neighbors, or birds chirping, if you don’t have sound proof windows, some noise fr...
During construction, a builder will take many precautions to protect a house from water damage. One of the most impor...
Today’s building codes require a minimum amount of insulation in walls and attics, but older homes were often under-i...
One fundamental rule applies to the installation of just about anything: If you get the first piece right, the others...
Paired with baseboard and stained or painted to match your trim, shoe molding (also known as “base shoe”) is a small,...
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We’ve all been in this situation: "Oh, I just need to find a wall stud so I can securely hang this picture/TV/floatin...
Door sizes in older homes are anything but standard, as houses that predate standardized manufacturing and local buil...
Since the technology arrived in the 1930s, installing recessed lighting has become de rigueur in new construction and...
Q: What would be the best way to hang a 40-pound framed mirror? Should I find the studs in the wall or use a picture ...
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The right drapes or curtains can add a lot to your enjoyment of an interior space, as well as the room’s decor. Along...
Get inspired to add an elevated, custom touch to your home's interior with these charming wainscoting ideas.
Things are really looking up for ceilings, thanks to the impact wallpaper can add to a formerly neglected space. That...
Q: I plan on installing tile on my entryway floor and kitchen backsplash. How much tile do I need to buy in each case...
Looking to redo a wall that has been papered? If you weren't the one to put up the existing layer wallpaper, any numb...
Q: We recently bought a house and its roof is 15 years old. While the home inspector didn't find any specific problem...
Cement tile is taking the design world by storm, brightening up everything from bathroom floors to backsplashes with ...
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If sweltering days and nights without central air conditioning threaten your summertime comfort, consider putting a u...
Maybe I'm the only person (at least over the age of three) who gets a kick out of making a mess, but I would still ar...
In a era where convenience is king, it's no wonder that smart thermostats have been integrated into so many homes. Th...
Hardwood floors have become so popular in recent years that they are now almost ubiquitous in new homes. But they're not necessarily the best choice for everyone....
Replacing old windows with new energy-efficient ones is a great way to weatherproof your home and boost its resale va...
Along with colorful falling leaves, tailgate parties, and family gatherings, autumn’s crisp air brings a reminder of ...
It's hard to beat the natural beauty of wood flooring, but it’s not a traditional choice for a kitchen, due to the gr...
So, you want to hang something heavier than an average photo frame from your drywall: Whether you’re putting in a scr...
Q: I'll be remodeling my guest bathroom soon. What’s the best towel bar height? Does the same height apply to towel r...
Porcelain tiles are an all-time favorite for beautiful, durable floors, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens. But u...
From time to time, homeowners forget to shut off the water supply to an outdoor faucet when they're winter-proofing t...
First introduced in the 1970s, laminate flooring is comprised of layers of synthetic material engineered to look like...
Beautiful marble flooring started its journey into our homes as limestone. Millions of years of metamorphosis—intense...
Q: My husband and I are thinking about installing wainscoting ourselves in a few rooms of our house, but can’t agree ...
Need a little extra light in your life? Consider installing a skylight above an interior room that’s low on natural l...
With the cost of living space going up, many homeowners are looking down to expand their home’s square footage with a...
Most folks don’t give their home’s driveway apron a second thought unless they’re installing a new driveway or repair...
Professional drywall taping crews make it look so easy: They move quickly, slather compound on every joint and nail h...
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Your bathroom is the wettest room in your home. Steamy showers, flushing toilets, running sinks, and occasional drips...
Q: I’d like to hang a new 65-inch TV over the fireplace in our family room, but my partner’s afraid that heat from th...
Unobtrusive illumination installed flush with the ceiling, recessed lighting can be found in virtually all types of h...
Has your old kitchen faucet seen better days? Whether yours is leaking water or is simply outdated, replacing a kitch...
Carpeting brings wall-to-wall softness and warmth to a room, both visually and physically. But over time, its attract...
Prominent in the trim aisles of home improvement stores and popular on home remodeling shows, beadboard offers a grea...
If a bathroom makeover is at the top of your bucket list, and you’ve been poring over design websites for inspiration...
For all of the benefits that come with regularly hitting the road on a bicycle (from a reduced carbon footprint to fe...
At war with home windows that are energy-inefficient, weak, or dated? Tinting home windows from the inside with an af...
Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining...
Q: My wife wants to hang wallpaper in our Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The walls could do with some eye candy, but how wel...
When summer arrives, remodeling and home improvement projects really pick up speed. The warmer temperatures and longe...
Q: I’m putting in a new kitchen. What’s the right height for the countertops?A: Well, depends if you want the short a...
Concrete, that durable, go-to material for foundations and footings, also deserves a place in your home's yard—and we...
Good fences start with good foundations. Installing fence posts in place with concrete is the best way to guarantee ...
When it comes to interior walls, drywall has a lot going for it. It’s inexpensive, fairly easy to install and repair,...
Q: We’re remodeling our kitchen and need to install upper cabinets that are low enough to comfortably reach the shelv...
Homeowners can’t seem to get enough of the shiplap look! The on-trend design that mimics historic shiplap—the horizon...
Q: I want to get my new TV off of its stand and up onto the wall. How high should I mount my TV? Do you have any advi...
A homeowner's to-do list can seem endless, especially come spring. Paint the exterior. Mow the lawn (again and again ...
Though building codes treat both materials equally as "structural panels," plywood and oriented strand board (OSB) ar...
Converting an old bathtub to a walk-in shower—be it a prefab unit or custom job—is high on many a homeowner’s remodel...
Any homeowner undertaking a DIY tiling project will work with grout, a putty-like mixture that fills the space betwee...
Q: Our screened-in porch is undergoing some updates, including the installation of overhead lights and addition of a ...
Plank flooring has come a long way from the frontier days when rough-hewn boards were nailed to floor joists, resulti...
Artificial grass made its big debut at the Astro Dome in 1966—hence the term Astroturf—but it’s come a long way since...
Bathroom fans don’t have to sound like a jet engine to remove enough moist air to keep your bathroom mold- and odor-f...
Once a purely practical feature to guard against everyday spills and splatters, brick backsplashes are now desirable ...
The trim around a door frame—also known as doorway casing—is installed first and foremost to conceal unsightly constr...
To filter the light that enters your home and control your level of privacy, blinds are often a budget-friendly and s...
Ever since we’ve had doors, we’ve been reinventing ways to be alerted to a visitor’s arrival. Hefty iron knockers gav...
You can repaint the walls, re-carpet the floor, and replace all outdated furniture, but leaving that eyesore of an ol...
Grout—the filler between tiles—tends to be an afterthought. But homeowners have reason to prioritize this DIY job: Wh...
In cramped bathing quarters that rely on a walk-in shower instead of a full-size bathtub, the shower pan can be an un...
Whether integrated underneath the cabinets or suspended over a kitchen island, the range hood is the unsung hero in t...
Breezes in, bugs out—functionally speaking, the screen door hasn’t changed much in the past hundred years or so. Diff...
It's a bona fide do-it-yourself classic: Every summer without fail, legions of homeowners grab their toolbox and head...
Sure, there are plenty of intimidatingly complex bathroom repairs for which you would be wise to hire a plumber. This...
Thanks to the simplicity of their design and function, light switches seem to last pretty much forever despite daily ...
Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet ru...
It's a cruel fact: Those factors that make home exterior siding so crucial are the same ones that undermine its performance over the long term. In other words, in...
Knockouts are partially stamped, quarter-size openings in the electrical boxes that service such things as outlets an...
Whether rectangular or curvy in design, next to the home or freestanding in the yard, a concrete patio establishes ne...
Sometimes the simplest updates make the most impact in a room—and chair rail molding is no exception. More than an ea...
The term "wainscoting" refers to any type of paneling that covers the lower portion—usually the lower third—of an int...
As challenging as it may have been to settle on blinds, not curtains, you're not quite finished yet. On the contrary....
Recessed lighting has been around since the 1930s, and even though its popularity seems to have waned in recent years...
Installing a dishwasher may seem daunting, but with the right instructions and a little care, it can be a rewarding D...
Simply put, electrical work is dangerous. If you're contemplating a project that requires any complexity or sophistic...
Are you getting the sense that your heating and cooling costs are going through the roof? You might be absolutely rig...
Door drafts can be a cause of real discomfort. Besides the immediate unpleasantness of a chilly gust invading the war...
In nearly every kitchen remodel that involves cabinets of standard dimensions, you're left with at least one gap betw...
Over the last decade, engineered wood flooring has developed by leaps and bounds, making it more affordable than ever...
Automated security systems are nice to have, but the easiest and least expensive way to improve the security of home ...
You lavish attention on the bedroom and living room, bathroom and kitchen, but what about the unsung hero of many smo...
Although exposed brick offers a warm, appealing aesthetic redolent of history, many homeowners are puzzled by the que...
For homeowners and renters who don’t want the bother (or expense) of installing a central air conditioning system, wi...
Add storage to your bathroom—and in the process, give the space a jolt of fresh style—by installing a medicine cabine...
Laying in a hammock is the epitome of summertime relaxation. Getting the hammock set up, on the other hand, can be a ...
Q: I'm going to install a new screen door. Any advice or time-saving suggestions on how to go about it?A: It's relati...
I'm interested in installing a drop ceiling in my basement rec room. Do you have any helpful hints for a do-it-yourse...
I am living in Spain and redoing an old house in the country. I'd like some of the floors to be polished concrete. C...
At some point in life, everyone wants or needs to hang shelves. Whether simple 2x4s or part of a store-bought kit, sh...
Here's a way to create a decorative textured finish for a cement surface. Once your cement is poured and flowed out,...
Installing a prehung door tends to be easier and more straightforward than hanging a door that isn’t prehung. While d...
It's easier to cut vinyl flooring to the exact shape and size of your room when you make a template first. Staple she...
Here's how to scribe a floor tile to fit around an uneven edge. Set the closest full tile in place, then use another...
Developed in 19th-century England, the first mechanized clothes dryers were perforated barrels that rotated over flam...
Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culpri...
Learning how to install a vinyl window is something most DIYers can do, and it can save them a lot of money. For star...
Shimming a door frame is a skill anyone planning to install a new door into a rough opening should know. When carpent...
When it comes to durable bathroom materials, few surpass the utility and great looks of tile. While tiles are frequen...
While mounting a TV to a wall isn’t a complicated job, doing it the wrong way carries pretty significant consequences...
Here's a way to install a tongue-and-groove ceiling without damaging the wood. Set a board in place. Then with a scr...
If you're updating the bathroom, you'll need to know how to install a toilet. Apply a new wax seal over the waste fl...
Is there anything better than sitting beside the fireplace on a chilly winter eve? Not only does a fireplace provide ...
If you're pouring a concrete foundation, how do you figure out how much concrete you'll need? There's a pretty simpl...
I've got to remove some drywall in a room so I can nail studs behind the wall for anchoring purposes. What is the bes...
You can dress up a room by installing crown molding along the ceiling. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Always pl...
It can be easy to patch cracks in an old wood floor or grout a new wood block floor. Here's how. First, make a mixtu...
Love it or hate it, there are at least a few good reasons that homeowners choose carpeting. For one, it absorbs the s...
For a very unusual floor finish, you might want to try wood blocks. Lay out your floor the way you would any cerami...
Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The average toile...
Beadboard is a type of wood paneling that has raised half-round vertical beads milled between flat lengths of board. ...
While giving the exterior of your home a new paint job or fresh siding may not be in the budget, one affordable optio...
According to the U. S. Department of Energy, using a programmable thermostat can help you save about 10 percent on yo...
A fast and easy way to freshen the look of your shower is to install new shower valve trim. If your trim resembles mi...
Lawn care can be especially demanding these days, with wacky weather throwing homeowners around the country for a loo...
Installing a new shower head is not quite as easy as changing a light bulb, but almost. [resource-list]Step 1As you b...
Patio. The word itself calls to mind an image of splendid sun-drenched days spent sipping chilled drinks under the we...
Laminate flooring enables homeowners to get the look of wood for less, and it’s easy to install. In fact, tongue-and-...
A tile backsplash adds color, personality, and function to a kitchen. Here’s how to install this relatively easy upgr...
Traditional plastering consists of three separate coats of plaster. The first two, called the brown and scratch coats...
For many years, installing hard tile was regarded as arcane. It was a specialized vocation best left to the gifted fe...
Connections are made between sections of iron pipe using threaded fittings. The walls of copper pipe, however, are to...
You've probably hung some 'rock over the years, either at home or helping a friend refurbish a room. So you probably...
On the Manhattan Brownstone project, Bob, Chris Vila, and architect Brian O’Keefe discovered an intact ceiling cornic...
Most homeowners are installing a new door to replace an old door that’s been damaged or cut short to fit existing flo...
Hurricane winds deliver force to building exteriors and elements. It is by far the debris these winds carry that most...
Installing base cabinets is a process that follows the basic rules of carpentry — the final results should be straigh...
Have you ever been in a cafe or restaurant and admired the mosaic tile on the tabletops or walls? Well, it's not that...
Successful tile jobs are a direct result of good planning and a methodical approach. Double check every step; measure...
A tub spout does two things: It provides a decorative cover for the pipe stub delivering water to the bathtub, and it...
Let’s face it: Many homes today feature inadequate, poorly positioned, and sometimes plain-old ugly light fixtures. B...
Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation...
Installing new trim should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well,...
Installing a storm door might seem like a daunting, time-consuming task, but advances in manufacturing and design hav...
There’s a lot to recommend a bluestone walkway. The natural colors and textures look great in almost any setting. Mai...
Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail, warmth, and character into your home. Traditionally...
Many homeowners look down upon vinyl plank flooring because they equate it with the same stuff that you could buy at ...
Sliding closet doors are a common installation in American homes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best ...
You never know why a previous homeowner made the decorating decisions they did, but sometimes you just have to scratc...
Before hanging anything, it’s important to find out what your wall is made of. Ideally, you should attach floating sh...
The Best Way to Install Landscape EdgingAn easy, impactful way to refresh a tired planting bed or path is to install ...
Updating the entrance to your home is a relatively easy thing to do. Add a pop of color by painting the front door in...
A stepping stone path is easier to create than a full-blown walkway and lends charm and practicality to your yard. YO...
A ceiling fan can cut energy costs all year round. It helps circulate cool air in the warm summer months, but it can ...
Want to know how to build stairs? In many ways, the task of laying out a staircase resembles that of rafter layout. T...
The bathtub has become a dominant consideration when it comes to designing a bathroom. Before shopping for a bathtub,...
Installing a new kitchen sink is an excellent way to update the look of an outdated kitchen. While so many elements i...
Plastic pipe (commonly referred to as PVC) requires a minimum of tools and experience. If you can use a tape measure...
I like mood lighting as much as anyone, particularly first thing in the morning when the full blast of light from a 1...
While any projects having to do with electricity are not to be taken lightly, installing a light fixture is a task ma...
When your garbage disposal starts making odd noises or stops working altogether, it probably means it’s time to repla...
If “replace kitchen faucet” is on your to-do list, you’ll be glad to know that changing or installing a new faucet is...
Most of the time finishing drywall joints isn't one of those jobs that has people jumping up and down with excitement...
In the world of DIY, it is the step-by-steps that detail a solution to a problem or project. In my case, it was the s...
As a person who has recently upgraded from living in a garage to living in a half-constructed house, the novelty of h...
New insulated garage doors will replace the home's originals and be installed on the new garage. They have the appearance of wood and the performance of factory-f...
The house is insulated for sound control to provide a quiet environment for baby. The installation of the insulation is demonstrated along with the necessary safe...
In the master bath, Bob reviews the appropriate design choices made by homeowner and contractor Nick Beasley for this period home. A new low-flush toilet is insta...
The new windows in the baby’s nursery are highly insulated for cold and sound and have health and safety features for young children. They can be installed by do-...
The unusually shaped room with original beadboard that sits under the roof’s eaves will be adapted from its prior use as a home office to be a child’s bathroom wi...
A peaceful nursery and childproofed home await the baby, and an elegant new master bath and powder room greet family and guests.
Bob talks with Jay Martel from the International Association for Child Safety about kitchen safety products for toddlers and baby safety gates for the stairs. Bob...
Sound attenuating insulation is added to the nursery to reduce the echo effect of noise.
Michael Roche from Marvin Windows joins Bob in examining the house's existing windows and determining which to keep or replace. A new Palladian window will create...
Bob meets up with carpenter Bob Ryley, who is adding two third-floor dormers to the roof in keeping with the house's original one.
Tile is installed in the master bathroom’s shower area. A flashback reviews the waterproofing work that was done to prevent leaks.
Landscaping architects Rick and Nancy Lamb present their ideas to Bob for converting the landscape and creating urban spaces.
Inspired by designs found in the Isaac Bell historic house, paneling is installed on Bob’s entrance door to the living room. Bob looks at the completed tiled show...
Bob heads to the library to discuss the plaster patchwork in progress, and then visits the second floor, where ceramic tile is being installed in a guest bathroom...
Bob interviews Carlos Londono, a plastering contractor, who demonstrates how to apply a veneer coat of plaster over blue board.
Blinds for the new patio door are installed, as well as a variety of blinds and shades in other rooms throughout the house.
Carpenters install new prepainted shutters made from synthetic materials, with old-fashioned hinges and hardware.
The backyard is enhanced with a lattice-top gate, and a mudroom is converted into a kitchen pantry to provide storage space.
Old gutters are replaced and external landscaping continues with the trimming of a tree, installing a front garden, and creating steps from recycled granite.
Bob discusses the installation of a plastic subfloor to prevent water damage and the selection of a basement dehumidifier.
Mark Newton and Jesse Gonzales explain what happens when the metal frames are removed from the poured walls, then they apply a three-coat plaster.
Bob and Chris Vila visit the plastering contractor and receive a lesson in plaster mixing. Next, they talk to Dino from Dino's Construction, who's installing the ...
Bob watches as flooring specialists put in red rosin paper as underlayment before installing Ash hardwood floors in the penthouse apartment.
Bob talks to Nick Tagios, of Tagios Tile and Marble, who's laying down the marble tile bathroom floor using a traditional installation technique.
Bob consults with the project's stone and tile specialist, who explains the process of attaching the Pietra Cardosa countertops to the Cherry Craftline island cab...
With much of the demolition having been completed, Bob walks through an open, loft-like space, which was dark and cramped feeling pre-demolition. Carlos Leuchtman...
Bob and Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry oversee the installation of the hanging cabinets in the new condo kitchen. Brewster lists the various features...
Bob confronts the remodeling challenge of choosing a flooring material that will deaden sound without sacrificing the sleek, clean look of tile or stone. So contr...
Bob looks on as workers instal a solid-surface countertop called Zodiaq (from Dupont), which is made of natural silica, quartz, and polymer.
Jack Murdock from RMI and Craig Ryans from Vermont Castings demonstrate how simple it is to have gas appliances and heat in a rural location.
Bob joins Sonya and Bob Berle, owners of Elm Court, for a tour of the ornate grand parlor.
Bob reviews the construction of the pitched roof, from the framing to the shingling.
Bob meets with Peter Merianos and the crew from Coastal Heating and Air Conditioning, who are fabricating the AC ductwork on site.
To add a new line off the main trunk, the crew cuts a hole into the the trunk with a special tool. A starting collar from which the new line will extend is then i...
Bob joins Jay Seminara (of Seminara Construction), who is in the process of laying down a new cobblestone apron at the edge of the driveway.
Carpenter Bob Ryley and Jim Daniels (of Woodport Interior Doors) join Bob to hang a new door in the master bathroom.
Interior carpenter John Kiley is building the staircase in the front hall.
Interior carpenter John Kiley continues to build the staircase in the front hall of the modern Colonial.
Bob starts on the balcony of the Manhattan Brownstone where open space was standard for these urban town homes then moves to the interior to talk about the large,...
Bob meets Jason Hill from New England Classic as their ready-measured and pre-cut paneling system is installed in the Manhattan Brownstone.
Bob shows the Woodport medium-density fiberboard doors selected for the Manhattan Brownstone then works with the crew from Thorough Construction as they prepare t...
In a progress report, Ted Riley shows Bob the pre-primed red cedar siding , the heavy-duty metal Bilco bulkhead installation, and the Quechee home's standing seam...
Bob is joined by Michael McDevitt of Therma-Tru Doors as Wes Lohr and his crew prepare for the installation of the pre-hung exterior door.
Bill Powers of GutterPro joins Bob at the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable home sites for the installation of their LeafGuard gutters.
Bob points out that one huge aspect of affordability is doors, windows, and trim stock.
Bob visits with carpenter Mark Fortunati, who is building a traditional-looking staircase in the foyer.
Kenneth Carmode of WW Wood Products joins Bob as their Sequoia cabinets are installed in the kitchen of one of the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable homes.
Mario Taormina of N. Pagano Plumbing installs the Totl pedestal sink in the bathroom of the Manhattan Brownstone.
Bob works with the general contractor Charlie Tomaszewski to move the Medford project home's original front door, so they will be able to frame up a new foyer.
A representative from Owens Corning tells Bob about the architectural shingles that have been selected to replace the old roofing material. And Velux VSE skylight...
Bob goes up to the attic of the Victorian project house, where an ODL tubular skylight is being installed. Also, Bob looks back at the installation of windows on ...
Bob Fulmer (from Harraseeket Restoration, Inc.) joins Bob on the roof of the breezeway to install a double-lock standing seam copper roof.
A crew from US Gypsum is installing drywall in the barn of the Victorian restoration project house. This is a traditional installation with drywall wallboard and ...
Workers replace the old barn doors with an oversized Ponderosa Pine door (from KML Industries in Canada).
Bob and Tim Colgan (from Kahrs) discuss the white oak flooring being installed in the bedroom.
Bob talks with carpenter Bob Ryley and general contractor Kevin Kalman, as they lay down the subflooring.
Bob discusses the advantages of hazard-resistant building techniques, specifically sheathing the roof, with Bryan Readling (from the APA).
Bob observes the tile setter Tim Galvin build a shower pan.
Contractors install the stair railing and balusters, and carpenter Bob Ryley describes the techniques, and the various checks and balances, used to make sure the ...
Carpenters Bob Ryley and Mike Smith hang double doors at the entrance to the private family living quarters of the Virginia governor's mansion.
Bob confers with carpenters Bob Ryley and David Ives, as they construct and install cabinets in the loft conversion unit.
Bob interviews Brian Dauphinee, who's hanging blue board, installing corner bead, and applying the scratch coat of plaster.
Carpenter Bob Ryley installs plantation shutters against a bedroom wall.
Roofing contractor Jack Viera demonstrates installing three-tab asphalt roof shingles.
An excavation specialist, working under the oversight of a city inspector, digs the trench for new water service to the accessible home. Inside, contractors are a...
Installer Juan Gonsalves shows Bob how to install steel stair stringers.
Bob Riley and Howard Brickman install a reclaimed hard pine floor. The orientation of the boards is explained, and the moisture content of the subfloor is checked...
Bob drops by the third Elmwood project house to watch as the deck is covered with rubber and the hot tub is installed.
Carpenter Bob Ryley helps install a new porch railing and new screen doors. An underground sprinkler system is also installed.
Front porch restoration continues with the roof being replaced and new red cedar shingles being applied on the porch wall. Bob demonstrates the shingle weaving pr...
A new kind of rubber slate is applied to the roof, and the crew brings the spa down on a special plywood ramp, then carefully places it in the turret for installa...
A granite tub surround is installed, as well as an in-floor heating system and unique fiber optic lighting.
Bob meets with contractor Ed Weller to looks at details of the roof flashing. Various elements are involved in flashing, including the drip strip, fascia, felt, a...
Bob meets with stucco contractor Angelo Dattini, who walks Bob through the first steps of stucco application.
Bob meets with stucco contractor Angelo Dattini, who is mixing Rinker-brand stucco with Pompano sand in a wheelbarrow.
Bob joins contractor Ed Weller on the patio, where the crew from Agreda Brothers Tile and Marble is setting cement-based tile over sanded white thin-set mortar. W...
Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton install clapboard siding on the front porch of the bungalow. In addition, they reinforce the gable to correct an existing sag, th...
Bob and contractor Cortney Lofton discuss the Indian slate tile being installed on the pool deck and back porch.
Bob meets with contractor Cortney Lofton, who is installing porcelain mosaic tiles with acrylic mastic over an existing bathroom mortar bed.
Bob confers with cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux. He is installing the kitchen cabinets that were custom-built in his shop to match a vintage cabinet found by the home...
Rope lights are installed in the ceiling of the living room. The ropes are cut to length, capped, and clipped into place. They are then covered with a stained gla...
Bob helps cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux custom-build a cabinet for the dining room.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley look at the corner of the house, where the sidewall has been removed to reveal the plywood and Douglas fir sheathing. Next, Bob helps ...
Bob and roofer Paul Morris begin mounting the skylight, by cutting a rough opening in the roof and laying a weather shield. Once the skylight is mounted and the f...
Bob meets with Bob Ryley and Al Worth to install a pair of Andersen mulled windows with a transom, as well as an interior window seat. Bob discusses the window it...
Bob joins carpenter Bob Ryley, who is putting sidewall shingles onto the exterior of the new addition.
Bob visits with Butch and Dennis LeDonne, who are using thin-set epoxy to install an aggregrate product from Rover Tile on the master bathroom floor.
Bob meets with restoration contractor Richard Marks, who explains the distinction between restoration and reconstruction. He and Bob also discuss the relocation o...
Bob observers the expert plasterer add detail to the cornice, which is under reconstruction due to water damage.
Bob meets with John Clancy who is applying "California" stucco inside the greenhouse. A tint is applied to the mix to match the interior, and a latex bonding mate...
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley build and install the stairs between the first and second story. Ryley explains the math involved in building a staircase and the pro...
Bob joins contractor Bob Ryley, who is installing a Velux skylight on a curb mount. Ryley describes the screws and mounting hardware used, and Bob demonstrates th...
Bob assists Michael Roach (from Marvin Windows) with installing a large setup of three windows on the gable end of the home.
Bob and the electrician look over the plastic-sheathed electrical wiring and discuss how to protect the installation, while still making it look good.
Contractor Rick Davenport demonstrates the installation of wet-spray cellulose insulation. Jets of water moisten the insulation as it leaves the blower hose nozzl...
Bob visits with plaster sub-contractor Mike Bennet, who is floating mortar bed walls in the shower space of the beach house bathroom.
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install a salvaged door on the side of the dream garage, which is undergoing construction.
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install a vinyl-clad Pella window awning with pre-assembled exterior trim.
Bob interviews drywall contractor Mark Richardson, as he hangs drywall inside a skylight and attaches the corner bead.
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley cut and install stairs leading to the garage's storage area. After securing the framework and stringers, the two move on to adding ...
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley install a railing for the stairs to the upper floor.
Bob and Tom Moran (from Pella) discuss the anatomy of the doors chosen for the Martha's Vineyard Victorian project, and contractor Bob Ryley demonstrates the proc...
Bob remarks on how much progress has been made in one week of work on the Wayland project home. The footings have been established and the crew has begun building...
Demolition continues on the roof, as the crew removes the sheathing, rafters, and some of the ceiling joists.
Bob reviews the varous elements of the roof, including the fascia, soffits and sheathing. The shingles are applied in layers, each row adhering to the row beneath...
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley plan and build a new staircase. Ryley explains the "rise over run" rule in designing stairs and measures the dimensions of the area.
A window is recycled during the remodeling process and placed back into the frame of the new addition. Bob explains the reason for recycling and assists with the ...
Bob joins the plumber as he installs a shower stall in the kids' bathroom. After drilling the drain hole, the plumber demonstrates how to properly attach a metal ...
Bob joins plastering contractor Bob Fragakis, who will install blueboard, then apply a skim coat of plaster over it. Fragakis explains the tools and materials use...
Floor tiles are installed in the bathroom after the underlayment has dried and chalk reference lines have been drawn. Tips on cutting and laying tile are given.
Contractor Larry Landers builds a trapdoor to enable access to the old bulkhead from outside. Sheet lead flashing and an ice-and-water barrier are used to waterpr...
Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley and crew install a new box bay window, which will enlarge the dining space and enhance the interior atmosphere.
A country-style door, built by carpenter Bob Ryley in the workshop, is hung in the new entry of the Plymouth project house.
Bob has finished wiring the Colonial-style light fixture in the entryway and, back in the kitchen, the refrigerator ice maker is hooked up.
Bob helps the contractors work on building and installing new French doors.
Contractors Al and Steve Stiles set a new window on the back porch. Using a combination of stock and one custom windows, they demonstrate how to save money on mat...
Bob observes as gunite is poured over rebar to form the bottom and sides of the swimming pool cavity.
Bob interviews Larry Lelflar (from Bonita Drywall) as he and his team hang drywall on the ceiling, then apply the first coat of tape and compound.
Bob demonstrates how to fabricate off-site, and install on-site, wooden kitchen cabinet panels.
General contractor Ron Gan explains the advantages of metal wall studs, as the studs are cut and installed in the kitchen, complete with plywood backing plates fo...
Bob helps carpentry contractor Bob Ryley install the pre-hung front door, then visits Shepley Wood Products to see how the door was made.
Bob looks on as tile setter John Boardman applies bathroom floor tile at the Cape Cod project house.
Bob reviews progress on the renovation, both upstairs and down. Carpenter John Sheehan installs a new vinyl window, which is a challenge in a brick house where no...
General contractor Tim Berky is completing trim on the oriel window that faces onto the deck. He begins by covering the underboard with MDO (medium density overla...
Steve Powers (from Trikeenan Tileworks) explains the manufacture of their unique artisanal tiles, and the homeowner lays out her design vision. David Cloutman (fr...
Bob is joined by Jim Remick, of Nickerson-Remick insulation contractors, who tells Bob that closed-cell insulation is more and more in demand. Once rigid, the ins...
