Project: House and Neighborhood Tour

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.

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.

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.