<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>blinkx TV - Home Again with Bob Vila</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mJp92sJbpQje4l6zKP9n6J1Hjw_3oMoAgq8f-w</link><description>Watch Full Episodes of Home Again with Bob Vila Online: For many years as America's favorite home improvement expert, Bob Vila has brought professional, cost-conscious, and often entertaining advice to do-it-yourselfers. 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Included: energy-saving products for any home.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Refurbishing Wrought Iron, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Profile Molding</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e24</link><description>The exterior of the Manhattan Brownstone gets a facelift, while custom cabinetry is installed in the kitchen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Glazed Wall Tile and a Pedestal Sink</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e23</link><description>At the Manhattan Brownstone, tiles are set in the bathroom, and a pedestal sink is installed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Affordable HVAC, Painting, Kitchen Cabinets and Counters</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e22</link><description>The affordable housing development is nearly complete; Bob Vila tours.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Pre-Hung Doors, Hardwood Floors, and Gutters</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e21</link><description>Workers lay down sod, install hardwood flooring, and hang interior and exterior doors at the Mashpee, MA, project house.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing a Composite Deck and Fiberglass Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e20</link><description>A new deck goes in at the Mashpee, MA, project house, while contractors drywall the interior.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Cladding, Insulating, and Zoning for an Affordable Home</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e18</link><description>Bob Vila returns to the affordable housing project in Mashpee, MA, where he learns more about the town's creative zoning relief strategies.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Installing Drop Ceilings, Custom Windows, and Mechanicals</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e16</link><description>It's time for doors, windows, ceilings, and mechanicals to be added at the Manhattan Brownstone; Bob Vila looks on.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Affordable Framing, Roofing, and Windows in Mashpee</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e15</link><description>At the Cape Cod affordable home, contractors are at work on interior framing, window installation, and roof building.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Hardwood Floors, Traditional Plaster, and Fiberglass Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e14</link><description>Bob Vila returns to New York City's Upper West Side, where trades of all kinds are continuing work on the Brownstone floor-through apartment.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Foundations and Framing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e13</link><description>At the Mashpee, MA, project site, foundation and framing work is underway. Included: how nail guns revolutionized the building industry.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Falmouth's Model for Quality Affordable Housing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e12</link><description>Bob Vila tours an affordable housing development in nearby Falmouth, MA.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Building Affordable Homes On Cape Cod</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e11</link><description>Bob Vila heads to Mashpee, MA, where a state law is helping to put higher-density, affordable housing in place for families in the community.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: Demolition in the Manhattan Brownstone</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e10</link><description>Cornice molding is discovered intact, and brickwork is removed to accommodate the installation of a new fireplace in the Manhattan Brownstone.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Manhattan Remodel and Cape Cod Affordable: A New Lift for a Manhattan Brownstone</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e9</link><description>Bob Vila reviews the history of Manhattan Brownstones and tours the project space Also: a tour of Central Park in New York City.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Finishes Make the Remodel Complete</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e8</link><description>Bob Vila tours the completely remodeled Miami Beach condo, which has been transformed into a light filled and stylish vacation getaway.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Inset Bar, Art-Glass Pocket Doors, and Refurbished Aluminum Sliders</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e7</link><description>The inset bar is completed; art glass is selected for the pocket doors; and the original aluminum sliders to the balcony are completely refurbished to work, and look like new.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Installing Bath Fixtures and a Water Cooled HVAC System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e6</link><description>The bathroom gets a contemporary update, as contractors install a suite of new. Also: the HVAC unit is set up in a closet, and Bob Vila tours a Pierce Allen designed Miami apartment.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Cork Floors and Custom Countertops</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e5</link><description>Bob Vila confronts the remodeling challenge of choosing a flooring material that attenuates sound while retaining a sleek, clean look. In the kitchen, counter tops are installed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Using Glass Shower Tile</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e4</link><description>Semi-custom cabinets are installed in the condo's kitchen, and contractors complete the shower stall with vitreous glass tile.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Feature Installations and Touring Lincoln Road</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e3</link><description>Bob Vila surveys the condo in its post-demolition state. Plumbing work is underway, and pocket doors are installed. Also: a tour of Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Demolition &amp; Designer House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e2</link><description>The crew proceeds to remove carpets and cabinets, while Bob Vila tours a recently remodeled condo in the same complex to gather ideas about small-space design.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami Beach Condo: Miami Real Estate Search</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-9pDu9ksb1ggDLNVAvjNLjeapM69GJ2I#s15e1</link><description>Bob Vila zeroes in on the Miami condominium market and, with help from architect Michael Pierce, lays out plans to achieve a fresher, airier look and feel in this one-bedroom unit.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Elm Court Decor and Ongoing Restoration</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e26</link><description>Bob Vila takes his final tour through Elm Court, paying special attention to the fully restored sections of the exquisite historic mansion.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Sound Insulation and Restored Rooms at Elm Court</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e25</link><description>Bob Vila continues his tour of the fully-restored rooms at Elm Court in Lenox, MA.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Introducing Elm Court</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e24</link><description>Bob Vila makes his first visit to Elm Court, a historic home in Lenox, MA, abandoned for 50 years before restoration.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Berkshires Architecture, Shakespeare &amp; Co., and Structured Wiring</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e23</link><description>Bob Vila takes a final tour of the interior. Also: a visit to one of the Berkshires' artistic centers, Shakespeare and Company.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Energy Efficient Heat, Column Deck Supports, and the Mount</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e22</link><description>Progress continues to be made on the exterior of the modular mountain retreat.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Direct Vent Heat and Composite Deck Materials</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e21</link><description>Easy-to-install crown molding is installed, along with a gas fireplace. Meanwhile, decking gets underway outside.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Panelized Cedar Shingles, a Metal Roof, and the Mount</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e20</link><description>The metal roof system is fabricated and set into place. Included: a tour of The Mount, a lavish retreat formerly owned by Edith Wharton.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Shake Roof and Stone Facade for Modular Home</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e19</link><description>The project site is buzzing with activity. As the assembly of the home's main sections nears completion, shingles are installed and stone veneer is applied to the foundation.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Assembling a Modular Home</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e18</link><description>The main sections of the modular house arrive from the Simplex factory, and the building lot quickly transforms into a home site.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Interior and Exterior Finishes On a Modular Home</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e17</link><description>Work continues at the Simplex Industries plant in Scranton, PA. The interior finishes are being installed (hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets and counters, etc.), along with the windows and exterior siding.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Construction, Wiring, and Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e16</link><description>The work underway includes roof assembly, subfloor installation, wall framing, and drywall application in the main living areas of the home.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Construction Details and Foundation Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e15</link><description>Bob Vila talks on-site with contractors—and in Scranton, with Simplex Industries—about the manufacture and assembly of pre-cast foundation panels.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modular Mountain Retreat: Modular Home Construction and Site Preparation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e14</link><description>Bob Vila and crew travel to the Berkshires, located in western Massachusetts, for the prefab construction and on-site assembly of a modular home.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Roof Deck and High-Tech Bathroom Features</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e11</link><description>The roof, deck, and bathroom remodeling near completion. Included: a tour of famed Coney Island.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Marble Tile, Cherry Cabinets, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e8</link><description>Marble tile work is started in the bathroom. In the kitchen, new cabinets are installed, along with a center island. Also: a tour of the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Rooftop Work and Wood Floor Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e7</link><description>Work on the roof deck continues, while Bob and Chris Vila confer with HVAC and plumbing contractors and hardwood flooring is installed indoors.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2003 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Brick Facade Restoration and Period Windows Installed</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e4</link><description>Power washing is underway on the façade and new windows are installed. Included: Bob Vila tours the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2003 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Interior Demolition, Framing With Metal Studs, and Water Taxi Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e3</link><description>Interior work and demolition are progressing simultaneously. A new tongue-and-groove plywood subfloor is being installed and basic wall framing has begun. Also: Bob Vila takes a water taxi tour of New York harbor.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Demolition and Preservation in Brooklyn</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e2</link><description>Bob Vila tours the Sweeney Building, which boasts stunning views. Back at the warehouse, demolition is underway. Included: a consult with a preservation expert.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2003 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront Warehouse Rehab: Welcome to Brooklyn!</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/0SAplJCEKc6IbQ-O1P7wFQHafByT0Kse#s14e1</link><description>A new project begins in Brooklyn, NY. Bob Vila tours the abandoned warehouse slated to become a three-unit residential building with ground-floor commerical space.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2003 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: More Interior Design Projects</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e24</link><description>Interior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Interior Craftwork</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e22</link><description>Bob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Finishing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e21</link><description>Techniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's sustainable forestry operation in Casco, ME.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e20</link><description>Shelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Workshops and Woodworking</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e19</link><description>A planter box is constructed for the sunroom. Also, Bob Vila tours Winterthur, a historic estate in Delaware, and The North Bennet Street School, an arts instruction institution in Boston.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2003 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e18</link><description>Windows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Bedroom Amenities</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e17</link><description>The crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e16</link><description>Bob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e14</link><description>Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Exterior Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e13</link><description>Bob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Interior Woodwork</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e12</link><description>Crown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e11</link><description>Work continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Wood Floor Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e9</link><description>Bob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e8</link><description>A generator system is installed, while new carriage-style doors make their way onto the garage. Also: a tour of the Jackson homestead in Newton, MA.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2002 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar Shingles</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e5</link><description>Cedar shingles are applied to the roof and a gas fireplace unit is installed on the ground floor. Also: a trip to Canada to see how wood shingles are milled.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2002 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and Ductwork</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e4</link><description>Bob Vila surveys the HVAC ductwork and the crew installs a new radiant heating system. Also: a tour of a the Julia Wood House in Falmouth, Massachusetts.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Modern Colonial: Shingles and Windows</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/DKkHq_ccIYmaGdxW8bPsmlbe1lmFJLHr#s13e3</link><description>On the roof, asphalt shingles are installed; back on the ground, windows are put in. Included: home designs of the firm of noted 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Final House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e26</link><description>The Victorian house in Medford, MA is complete, and Bob Vila guides a tour of the finished restoration, from the pergolas in the yard to the electronics in the home office.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e25</link><description>Cabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchen. In the master bedroom, a custom closet system is designed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater Installed</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e24</link><description>Landscaping gets underway on the Victorian restoration project house property.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water Filtration</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e23</link><description>An interlocking laminate floor system being installed, along with a glass-block wall in the master bath and glass-block flooring elsewhere. The water filtration system is also established.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Blue Board Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage Door</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e21</link><description>The differences between blue board and drywall are discussed, and special fencing is put in. Also: a tour of the factory where the fencing is made.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New Balcony</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e20</link><description>Cellulose insulation is installed, and construction of the second-floor balcony begins.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Skylight Installation, Roofing, and Painting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e19</link><description>A tubular skylight is installed, along with new triangular peak windows. Also, exterior painting gets underway.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2002 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Roof Work and Lighting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e18</link><description>The barn's roof system gets a makeover, while the interior gets air conditioning. Shingles are added to the exterior, along with a new gutter system.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen Layout</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e16</link><description>The front door is relocated to accommodate a new larger entranceway, while the design for the kitchen is determined. Also: a tour of Isaac Royall House.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and Demolition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e15</link><description>Bob Vila focuses on the barn, a former dairy storage building that will be converted into an artist's studio and office space.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian Restoration: Initial Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e14</link><description>This ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home as well as a former dairy barn also on the property.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Project Completion</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e13</link><description>Bob Vila takes a final tour of the completed farmhouse project, paying special attention to the landscaping, home automation features, and interior design.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e12</link><description>Landscape work begins; inside, carpet is laid down and a new entertainment center is installed. Special appearance: model and designer Kathy Ireland.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e11</link><description>Bob Vila catches up on progress in the home's kitchen, where new appliances have been installed. In the bathroom, tile is applied.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e10</link><description>Work continues in the garage, while home automation solutions are explored inside the residence.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered Bridges</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e9</link><description>Exterior work continues with construction of a new stone wall. Inside the farmhouse, a staircase is built. Also: a look at the heritage of covered bridges in VT.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2001 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e8</link><description>Trim work is completed in the living room and the fireplace is installed. A window and vanity are added to the master bath.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2001 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Painting and Kitchen Cabinet Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e7</link><description>Painting has begun on the exterior, while custom cabinets are installed in the kitchen. Also: a tour of Crown Point factory in Claremont, NH.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2001 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Update</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e5</link><description>Metal roofing installation is underway, and the redwood deck is constructed. Included: trimwork on the porch and lessons in farming.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the Future</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EtYgLWi25VXeIBmIWFrC-FXEsLNChlwK#s12e4</link><description>Framing continues, while in the basement installers put in special wiring to make this farmhouse a "connected home". Also: a tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Final House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e13</link><description>Bob Vila tours the completed home, evaluating the landscaping, exterior, and decorated interior, which local designer Carolyn Griffith is on hand to explain.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Completing the Living Room</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e12</link><description>Workers install the reclaimed lumber living room floor, hang handmade lanterns on the porch, and install new Energy Star appliances.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Working On the Kitchen</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e11</link><description>In the the kitchen, cabinets and appliances are installed, while painters work using historically accurate colors upstairs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Landscaping Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e10</link><description>Landscaping begins and a granite vanity top is installed in the first-floor bathroom. Also: a tour Middleton Place, home to exquisite gardens.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Plaster and Trim Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e9</link><description>The plasterer is hard at work and in the dining room, the carpenter is doing the trim. In the garage, insulation is put in.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Front Porch and Bathroom</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e8</link><description>Traditional shutters go up on the front porch, and tile work begins in the bathroom.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Installing a Stairway</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e7</link><description>The framing inspector visits the project site, and contractors put in a pre-built stairway.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Skylight and Garage Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e6</link><description>Custom-made garage doors are installed along with a skylight above the family room.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Metal Roofing and Windows</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e5</link><description>With new windows and French doors being installed, Bob Vila helps apply exterior siding and cedar trim.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Fireplace and Porch Columns</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e4</link><description>Masons go to work constructing the fireplace, while columns are put into place on the porch.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: Framing the Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e3</link><description>Bob tours the neighborhood of I'On, built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. 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Also: a tour of the Clemson University high-wind test house, built to demonstrate new building techniques for hurricane safety.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifespan House: New Project Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-a2rb616LEHHs3T1zEK88a0sB81Z6KAD#s11e1</link><description>Bob Vila begins a brand new project in the heart of South Carolina's low country where the focus is on community living.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e25</link><description>The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e24</link><description>A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2000 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e22</link><description>The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2000 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e21</link><description>Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2000 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e20</link><description>Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2000 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e19</link><description>A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2000 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e18</link><description>Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e17</link><description>Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e16</link><description>Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e15</link><description>Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e14</link><description>Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e12</link><description>Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e11</link><description>Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e10</link><description>Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e9</link><description>An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e8</link><description>Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e7</link><description>The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 1999 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e6</link><description>A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 1999 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e5</link><description>Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e4</link><description>Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e3</link><description>Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 1999 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/wjF-ps5y0ZWIb4GSvJAoqbG0_nj6m2d0#s10e1</link><description>Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 1999 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Loft Conversion Final Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e26</link><description>A tour of the completed conversion project begins with the building's restored facade and ends with the sixth-floor residential loft.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Kitchen Work and Shutters</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e25</link><description>Work on the restaurant-style kitchen continues, as the wire shelving system is built and the stainless steel range hood is installed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Installing Track Lighting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e23</link><description>Finishes are installed in the bathroom and elsewhere in the loft, track lighting is put in. Included: a tour of Lightolier's Tech Center to learn about the power of light to change the mood of a space.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Drywall and Plastering Tips</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e22</link><description>Bob Vila offers tips on installing precision drywall and plastering in tricky places. Plus, a bookshelf nook is built and stainless steel appliances are installed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Installing Plumbing Fixtures</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e20</link><description>The bathroom progresses with the installation of an electrically powered full-body shower tower, a dual-speed pressurized toilet, and a glass lavatory.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Framing a Wall With Built-in Cabinets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e19</link><description>Bob Vila addresses the challenge of framing and plastering a 48-foot wall with an almost imperceptible curve. Plus, built-in cabinets are constructed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Paint and Plate Glass Windows</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e18</link><description>The entryway and foyer are painted, and the plate glass windows are replaced throughout. Work on the bathroom begins with shower tile installation and lavatory plumbing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Elevating the Kitchen and Bedroom</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e17</link><description>A platform is built to raise the kitchen and bedroom above floor level. Included: a visit to a nearby finished loft.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Plastering the Loft</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e16</link><description>Plastering is begun on the project, while Bob Vila takes a trip to Cambridge to meet a landscape architect who converted an industrial building into a spacious home and office.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Plumbing, Heating and the 'Big Dig'</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e15</link><description>Installation of plumbing and heating begins. Included: a look at the progress of Boston's famous highway project, the 'Big Dig'.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Loft Conversion: Loft Conversion Initial Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e14</link><description>Conversion of an old fur storage building into a residential loft begins in Boston's Leather District. Included: a walking tour of other well-preserved antique commercial buildings in the neighborhood.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Accessible Unit Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e13</link><description>Bob Vila tours the completed unit, paying special attention to the wheelchair-accessible kitchen with energy-efficient appliances.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Lockset Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e12</link><description>A specially designed lock set is installed, along with an energy-efficient, side-by-side washer-dryer.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Energy Efficiency Discussion</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e11</link><description>The energy-efficient boiler is installed, and Bob Vila heads to Germany for a tour of the plant where the boiler was made.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Accessible Fixtures and Elevator</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e10</link><description>The elevator is put in, and bathroom fixtures are installed along with hardware specially designed for people with disabilities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Shower Stall and Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e9</link><description>Drywall goes up and plumbing begins on a shower stall designed for wheelchair users. Included: a field trip to learn about new trends in community living.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Installing a Tankless Water Heater</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e8</link><description>Recessed lighting and a cost-effective tankless water heater are installed. Also: a tour of a lighting manufacturing plant.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 1998 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Building the Railing System Stairs</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e7</link><description>Landscaping begins, the modular stair system is anchored, and the front porch ramp is built.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Building the Railing System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e6</link><description>The railing system is built and integrated with the front porch columns. Also: a tour of Boston's Roxbury community, making a comeback from urban blight.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Designing for the Disabled</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e5</link><description>Bob Vila talks with experts to understand the difference between adaptability and accessibility when designing homes for disabled people.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Insulation and Door Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e4</link><description>Insulation work is begun and trenches are dug for the new water service. Also: Boston Mayor Thomas Menino stops by to help install the front door.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Installing Siding</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e3</link><description>A special weather- and fire-resistant siding is installed. Also: finishing the basement work and running electrical wiring.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Framing and Shingling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e2</link><description>Asphalt shingles and flashing are added to the roof, and walls are prepped with special blocking for mounting safety handrails. Also: tips on paneling and working with a culturally diverse crew.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible Home: Housing Project Introduced</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/bMFO7rtePhMpZH_--FWSv48VvlY#s9e1</link><description>In a neighborhood outside of Boston, work begins on an affordable housing unit for a person with disabilities. Included: soil decontamination and foundation excavation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Barn Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e26</link><description>Workbenches are completed and metal shelves are installed in the loft, before Bob Vila leads a tour of the finished barn.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Setting up the Workshop and Garage</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e25</link><description>The interior of the barn is stained and a workshop is assembled. Also: race-car driver Lyn St. James helps Bob Vila set up the automotive garage with new tools.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Heating and Lighting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e24</link><description>A garage-door opener is installed, the heated-floor system is activated, and interior paneling is stained. Also: track lighting goes in.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Installing a Staircase and Paneling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e23</link><description>A horticulturalist share general landscaping tips and offers special advice on the use of native plants and trees. Also: building a staircase to the loft.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Installing Protective Features</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e22</link><description>Bob Vila takes a look at such safety features as motion detectors, a fire-suppression unit and a lightning rod.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Exterior Trim and Siding</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e20</link><description>Windows, exterior trim and siding are installed. Also: a tour of the American Plywood Association lab, where quality testing is observed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Insulating the Garage</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e19</link><description>Insulation panels are installed and Bob Vila visits a factory where all-in-one wall product is made.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Framing and Decking</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e18</link><description>New decking is installed in the loft, while Bob Vila and the crew put up the ridge beam and rafters. Also: a joinery specialist demonstrates house framing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Framing the Garage</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e17</link><description>A look at framing, and the special techniques and tools that are used for it. Also: a tour of a lumber company examines pre-cut materials for the post-and-beam plan.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: More Foundation Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e16</link><description>As the foundation is prepared, Bob Vila explains termite-proofing and oversees the installation of a hydronic heating system.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Working On the Foundation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e15</link><description>Foundation work is begun, while Bob Vila tours an antique car museum in a Shaker-style round barn in Sandwich, MA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream Garage: Project Introduction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e14</link><description>Plans for a post-and-beam garage and boat storage project are discussed with an architect. Also: touring a marina with America's Cup champ Bill Koch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e13</link><description>Bob Vila leads a final tour of the landscaped front yard and the porch addition, which features a barbecue. Also toured are the Zen garden and swimming pool.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Hardwood Floor Repair and Refinishing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e12</link><description>Damaged hardwood flooring is repaired and an alder kitchen countertop is installed. Also: a tour of the Japanese Garden at Huntington Library and tips on building a Zen garden.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Cabinets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e11</link><description>A cabinetmaker frames boxes for living-room built-ins to match existing ones in the kitchen, and the pool crew finishes the plaster.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Installing Custom Light Grids</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e10</link><description>The electrician installs back lighting in the living room, and six stained-glass panels are cut and assembled. Meanwhile, contractors insulate the roof.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Floor Tile and Cabinet Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e9</link><description>The bathroom is tiled, new kitchen cabinets are custom-made to match the vintage ones, and decking is installed on the back porch.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 1997 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Exterior Paint Preparation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e8</link><description>At the Sears kit house, the exterior is stripped for priming and painting. Also: a tour of the CBS studio center.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Swimming Pool and Porch</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e6</link><description>The pool crew finishes the rebar and sprays gunnite, while French doors are installed in the master bedroom and the porch roof is repaired.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Repairing the Front Facade</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e5</link><description>Vintage cabinetry is discovered in a salvage yard and installed in the kitchen; yellow paint is stripped off; and the facade is given a facelift.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Interior Trim and Porch Framing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e4</link><description>Interior trim details are custom-milled as per the architect's specifications, and original bathroom fixtures are re-porcelainized. Also: framing continues on the back porch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Reconditioning the Windows</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e3</link><description>Bob Vila oversees the reconditioning of an original window in the Sears kit house. Also: a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Wiring, Plumbing and Plastering</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e2</link><description>A closet is transformed into a bathroom, while new and old building materials are blended in the living and dining rooms.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 1997 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Craftsman Bungalow: Project Introduction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/mYmx2uLXjGVshSJ02JoZIAtwsQQ#s8e1</link><description>A vintage Sears kit house is restored, but historic and sentimental elements are preserved.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 1997 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e26</link><description>A look at the fabrics, colors, and furnishings inside the completed house. Also: a lockset is installed in the powder-room door and shower doors are added in the master bathroom.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e25</link><description>An armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Interior Decorating</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e24</link><description>Bob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e23</link><description>Storm windows are installed, a faux paint finish is applied to walls in the master bedroom, and planting in the yard is completed. Also: landscape architects explain changes that were made to meet city requirements.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e22</link><description>Built-in bookshelves are added to the library. Also: a period light fixture is refurbished, a dimmer-switch system is installed, and a stairway balustrade is reconstructed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e21</link><description>Landscapers begin planting on the terrace. In the kitchen, new countertops are installed before the sink and a faucet are put in. Also: a vist to the Burpee Seeds gardens.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e20</link><description>The landscaping begins. Retaining-wall materials are used to create an elevated terrace and the backyard patio is paved. Also: a profile of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Installing Tile</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e19</link><description>Bob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e17</link><description>The exterior paint color is chosen and the necessary prep work needed for the job is assessed. Windows are restored, and in the kitchen, cabinets are installed. Also: a trip to the Pennsylvania factory where the cabinets were manufactured.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e16</link><description>A hardwood floor is installed; work is done on the dressing rooms in the master bedroom; and a water-purification system is installed in the basement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e15</link><description>Workmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e14</link><description>The crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e13</link><description>Work begins on the grounds as a landscape architect helps formulate plans. Meanwhile, the new deck takes shape and a parking pad is laid out near the back door.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e12</link><description>Bob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e11</link><description>Bob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e10</link><description>Bob Vila oversees the installation of a heating, air-conditioning and ventilation unit. In the bathroom, radiant heat is installed, and around the house, the electrical work is inspected.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Working On the Deck</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e9</link><description>Bob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 1996 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e8</link><description>Framing begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e7</link><description>Roofers replace the shingles and install copper lining to rebuild the gutters. Meanwhile, an electrician explains the project's extensive rewiring. Also: examples of fine woodwork and stained glass.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Framing and Additions</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e6</link><description>Bob Vila evaluates progress on the Cambridge, MA, project. Also: a tour of the historic Longfellow House, onetime residence of George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e5</link><description>Work begins on turning the basement into a combination exercise room and workshop, with Bob Vila sharing tips on concrete slab floors. Also: a trip to a Georgia sawmill to see lumber being prepared.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 1996 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Working On the Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e4</link><description>As structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 1996 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e3</link><description>As reconstruction begins, the crew corrects a structural flaw with a new beam and starts overhauling the plumbing. Also: a tour of what remains of the house after the demolition.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shingle Style: Starting the Project</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/EmRCavpz2JnV0ghSq8bo5dcmi8U#s7e1</link><description>Bob Vila prepares to restore his own home by inspecting it inside and out. Also: a tour of Harvard Square with architectural historian Brian Pfeiffer provides a look at the influences on area builders.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 1996 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e26</link><description>A look at the finished family room and master bedroom suite.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Custom Flooring and Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e25</link><description>Low-cost landscaping, carpet installation, and choosing flooring for a family room. Also: last-minute details on the Newton project.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Painting and Tiling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e24</link><description>Tips on interior painting and a visit to a paint factory to see how paint is made. Also: installing bathroom tile and pressure-washing a deck.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Bookshelf Construction and Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e22</link><description>Constructing shelves, installing a window seat, and adding a sliding door.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Deck Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e21</link><description>To save money, Bob Vila uses sections of an old deck to build a new one.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Adding Molding and Trim</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e20</link><description>Making the cuts for interior baseboard molding and window trim, plus constructing the steps and porch for a new entry. Also: a visit to a contractor's workshop to see how specialty molding is milled.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Application of Blue Board, Plaster and Shingles</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e19</link><description>Work continues on the family room ceiling, and host Bob Vila demonstrates how to apply skimcoat plaster. Also: tips on attaching red cedar shingles to exterior walls.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Rough Plumbing and Wall Demolition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e18</link><description>Bob Vila discusses the appropriate way to sweat a copper joint. Also: breaking through a wall to create a door as well as correct window installation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Applying Roofing Shingles</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e17</link><description>A demonstration of the way to install roofing shingles around a skylight to avoid leaks. Also: a new gutter is attached to the roof of the Newton addition.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Framing Partitions</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e16</link><description>A course in framing partitions (including layout, measuring, cutting and assembling) as the second floor takes shape at the project in Newton, MA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: Building the Foundation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e15</link><description>Building a foundation including forming, cement pouring, inspection, sill work and backfilling. Also: Bob Vila visits a cement firm to see how the material is made to order for the job.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Bedroom: House and Neighborhood Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e14</link><description>A new project, the remodeling of a Colonial Revival home, begins in Newton, MA. The owners' goal is to increase their living space while keeping to a strict budget.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 1995 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e13</link><description>Work on the home is completed. Host Bob Vila displays the family room, kitchen and outdoor spa. Also: tips on using radial saws for bevels, rip cuts and specialty work.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Installing Pantry System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e12</link><description>A shelf system is installed in the pantry and new sod is laid in the yard. Also: special blades for tablesaws.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Installing a Feature Garden and Grill</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e11</link><description>Painting stucco walls and finding the right workbench.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Landscaping and Countertop</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e10</link><description>Bob Vila oversees the planting of palm trees, then shows how to protect work surfaces when using adhesives.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Installing Tile</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e9</link><description>Bob Vila helps install tile with a coral look on the lanai deck, while mosaic tile goes indoors. Also: using a finishing sander.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 1995 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Spa Installation and Window Construction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e8</link><description>A spa is installed on the lanai and the partition is given a wood-grain finish. Also: fabricating a stained-glass window shaped like a slice of tropical fruit.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Adding a Glass Block Window</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e7</link><description>After the exterior demolition, host Bob Vila helps install a glass-block window between the lanai and the bathroom. Also: he tours a restaurant kitchen at a local Cuban-American eatery.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Choosing a Stucco Finish</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e5</link><description>A stucco finish is chosen for the exterior and the old interior walls are demolished. Also: a tour of a Spanish monastery transported stone by stone to Florida by William Randolph Hearst.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Roofing and Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e4</link><description>The work on the roof is checked and plans for the garden are reviewed. Also: preparations are made for applying stucco to the wall of the addition.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Pouring the Foundation and Constructing the Walls</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e3</link><description>The walls are constructed by stacking styrofoam forms and filling them with concrete.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Inspection of Structure</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e2</link><description>Bob Vila inspects the Miami work site to determine the impact of the tropical climate on building methods.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitchen Remodel: Project Introduced</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/-uGiWjYipzs6rykB-qV2oja7ZiQ#s6e1</link><description>A look at a house that needs enlarging, located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida. Architect Laurinda Spear offers some ideas with a tropical theme.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Cabin Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e26</link><description>The weekend getaway cottage is completed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Installing the Kitchen and Patio</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e25</link><description>An energy-efficient kitchen is installed in the cabin, while landscaping begins outside.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 1995 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Interior Finishes</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e24</link><description>New technology in the building industry.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Electrical and Plumbing Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e23</link><description>Electricity and plumbing are installed in the cottage. Also: a cabin in New York's Adirondack Mountains is toured.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Installing Windows and Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e22</link><description>Skylights and doors are installed in the cottage.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Installing Skylights and Framing Staircase</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e21</link><description>Windows are installed in the cabin and the staircase is framed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Framing and Chimney</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e20</link><description>A chimney is built. Also: a Connecticut brick factory is toured.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Framing the Cabin</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e19</link><description>Bob Vila tours Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house near Uniontown, PA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin in the Woods: Foundation, Framing and Septic System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e18</link><description>The foundation is laid for a small weekend getaway cottage in the woods, and a septic system is installed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 1995 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenhouse: Adding Stucco and Laying a Stone Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e16</link><description>Stucco is added to the walls of the greenhouse, and a blue stone floor is installed. Also: landscaping ideas for the surrounding yard.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:18:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenhouse: Heating and Ventilating System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e14</link><description>Heating and ventilating systems are installed in the greenhouse. Also: an Indiana limestone factory is toured.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenhouse: Building Masonry Walls</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e13</link><description>Bob Vila visits two greenhouses at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 1994 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenhouse: Attaching Steel Uprights</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e12</link><description>Insulation is installed in the greenhouse. Also: a look at two Boston solariums.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenhouse: House Tour and Demolition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e10</link><description>A tour of the solarium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston kicks off a greenhouse project. Included: the architect discusses the construction plans.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: House Tour and Decorative Painting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e9</link><description>The final touches are put on the restored Federal-style mansion.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 1994 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Building the Portico and Restoring the Fireplaces</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e7</link><description>Restoring a fireplace, installing a mantel, and constructing a portico.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Painting the Siding and Installing Shutters</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e6</link><description>Projects include stripping siding, repainting and shutter installation. Also: a look at Georgian architecture.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Drywall Joints and Glass Cabinet Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e5</link><description>The restoration of an antique plaster cornice is finalized. Also: a tour of a Civil War-era mansion.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Molding Plaster Details</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e4</link><description>Applying plaster details to a restored cornice. Also: a tour of a Georgian mansion in Charleston, South Carolina</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Installing Windows and Repairing the Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e3</link><description>Repairing a slate roof. Also: a garden tour in historical Charleston, South Carolina</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Discussing the New Addition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e2</link><description>Putting an addition onto a house. Also: restoring a plaster cornice.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal-style Home: Selecting the Site</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/TICYGuVj-M3W2ghiKY6YNWCvAxo#s5e1</link><description>Bob Vila takes a carriage tour of Charleston, South Carolina to bserves the historic architecture and discuss restoration techniques.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 1994 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e26</link><description>An final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 1994 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e25</link><description>Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e24</link><description>Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e23</link><description>Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e22</link><description>Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e21</link><description>European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e20</link><description>Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e18</link><description>A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 1994 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e17</link><description>Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e16</link><description>Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e15</link><description>Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e14</link><description>Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e13</link><description>Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e12</link><description>Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e11</link><description>Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e10</link><description>Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 1993 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e9</link><description>Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 1993 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e8</link><description>Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 1993 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e7</link><description>Installing an electrical system and picture windows.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 1993 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e5</link><description>A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 1993 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e4</link><description>Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 1993 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e3</link><description>The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 1993 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/gksoRnfsUZJlJodTOV3z4_QCFD8#s4e2</link><description>Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 1993 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e26</link><description>A grand tour of the completed beachfront property in Malibu, California. Included: design and furniture enhancements.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:20:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e25</link><description>A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Tile Layout</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e24</link><description>Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e23</link><description>The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e22</link><description>Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e21</link><description>The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e20</link><description>Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Framing and Insulation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e19</link><description>Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Building the Staircase</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e18</link><description>California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 1993 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e17</link><description>The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Beach House: Selecting the Site</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e14</link><description>Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e13</link><description>A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e12</link><description>A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e11</link><description>Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e10</link><description>Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e9</link><description>Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Insulation and Wiring</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e8</link><description>Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e7</link><description>Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e6</link><description>A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a walk through Lucy the Elephant, a tourist exhibit on the New Jersey shore, and a look at how to build PVC wastes and vents.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e5</link><description>A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Raising the Walls</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e4</link><description>Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Foundation and Framing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e3</link><description>A cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in Cape May, N.J., one of America's oldest resort towns.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Clearing the Lot</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e2</link><description>Bob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a tour of a Newport, R.I., mansion.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorian: Selecting the Site</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/BObPZeUF27hm4WV2uLurrbptbjs#s3e1</link><description>Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 1992 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e26</link><description>A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower Stall</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e25</link><description>The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 1992 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and Shower</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e21</link><description>Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch Screen</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e20</link><description>Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall Ceiling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e19</link><description>Included: the pool is tiled; drywall is installed in the living room; the carport is made into a garden area. Also: a visit to the development project in New York.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 1992 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e18</link><description>Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing Paint</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e17</link><description>Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof Brackets</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e16</link><description>The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and Planning</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e15</link><description>A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the House</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e14</link><description>Bob goes hunting for a house to remodel in Naples, Florida. He tours the 'Cracker' cottage he plans to renovate, then looks at similar, recently revamped cottage for inspiration.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e13</link><description>The finished house is toured, including the basement rec room, and the designer discusses the Colonial decor. Also: a look at the outside elements such as landscaping, gutters and a trellis.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack Construction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e12</link><description>Bob constructs a plate rack for the dining room and shops for carpet for the living room. Outside, shrubs are transplanted, perennials are planted and the lawn is sodded.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and Trellis</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e11</link><description>Wiring is installed for a Colonial-style light fixture and a the refrigerator's icemaker is hooked up. Also: a trellis is constructed in the front yard.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and Paneling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e10</link><description>A decorator offers suggestions on choosing wallpaper; a paperhanger demonstrates his craft in the living room. Also: a floor is installed in the family room; a front door is crafted.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Masonry and Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e9</link><description>A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 1991 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and Deck</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e8</link><description>Colonial-style molding and a mantelpiece are installed in the living room; the backyard deck is completed. Also: a visit to the home of John Adams (1735-1826) in Quincy, Mass.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl Floor</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e7</link><description>Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:48:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e6</link><description>Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Mass.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 1991 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French Doors</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e5</link><description>A broken storm window is replaced; tile work is started in the bathroom; a bathroom vanity is installed. Also: a tour of a tile factory in Florida.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and Windows</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e4</link><description>Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Framing and Demolition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e3</link><description>Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Demolition and Remodeling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e2</link><description>The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 1991 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Split-level Ranch: Selecting the House</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/oo_y73QY22SFcwamCvCQJb9CpuA#s2e1</link><description>A new project is introduced: the renovation of a 17-year-old ranch-style house in Plymouth, Mass. Included: a look at other homes in Plymouth.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 1991 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e39</link><description>Bob takes the grand tour of the finished coach house exterior with Ron, our contractor. We go inside to see the decorating job that the team of Rita Miller and Bill Waggoner have done, and to watch them add a special touch to the decor.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Finishing Touches and Landscaping</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e38</link><description>Bob installs the finishing touches in the coach house kitchen, including some galvanized steel features. We go outside to plant a tree and landscape the little entryway garden, and Bob checks out the painting of the brick facade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 1991 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Project Status, Cabinets and Whirlpool Tub Installed</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e37</link><description>Bob tours the completed living room and dining room of the coach house, then reviews work done on the heating system. We see the base cabinets installed in the kitchen and a whirlpool tub installed in the master bedroom.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Fireplace and Staircase</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e33</link><description>Bob tours the Hill Arboretum, an apartment project adapted for the physically challenged. Back at the coach house, a fireplace dealer explains the new zero-clearance fireplace and an ironmonger constructs an entryway balcony and staircase.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Roof Demolition</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e31</link><description>The Eagle roofing crew strips several ancient layers of old roofing, and a section of the roof is removed to make room for a new dormer. Bob explains how the dormer will provide more living space, and visits the IKO roofing shingle plant.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Clearing the Lot</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e30</link><description>Contractor Ron Gan explains how a ledger board is attached to the masonry wall to support ceiling joists; he and carpenter John Pringle demonstrate a simple way to build a set of winding stairs. Bob goes to see how Parallam beams are manufactured.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Excavation Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e29</link><description>Bob tours architect Frank Lloyd Wright's studio and sees some houses Wright designed in Greater Chicago. Back at the coach house, the basement is excavated and steel beams are put into the back wall to make room for a garage door.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 1991 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e28</link><description>Bob discusses plans for the coach house with our architect, Mike Morgan, and with contractor Ron Gan; demolition begins. Brick worker Dan Webb explains how the brick facade is power-washed to remove several layers of ugly paint.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 1991 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach House: Coach House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e27</link><description>Bob and contractor Ron Gan look around our next projectan old deserted "coach house." Architectural historian Susan Benjamin gives us a tour of some of Chicago's 19th-century landmark buildings downtown.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 1991 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e26</link><description>Kitchen countertops are mounted. Also: a tour of the home with an interior decorator.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Flooring and Stairs</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e25</link><description>Installed: a basement staircase. Also: a visit to a flooring plant.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Landscaping Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e24</link><description>Kitchen cabinets are installed and the landscaping work begins.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Lighting and Flooring</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e23</link><description>Wooden floors are refinished and new windows are installed. Also: a visit to a light-fixtures store.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Budgeting and Tiling</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e22</link><description>A review of the project's budget and progress. Also: a trip to an appliance showroom, and the bathroom floor is prepped and tiled.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Plaster and Drywall Work</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e21</link><description>Drywall and plaster work is discussed. Also: a visit to a drywall plant in Delaware.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 1991 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Plumbing Continues</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e20</link><description>Bob goes downtown to the Merchandise Mart to see a selection of bathroom fixtures. Back at our greystone, plumber Dan Macias replaces an old toilet and our contractor talks us through bricking in for, and installation of, a smaller bathroom window.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 1991 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Electrical Work Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e19</link><description>The concrete basement floor is poured, leveled, and screeded; our contractor Ron repairs a broken window pane the old-fashioned way, and Bob discusses the electrical layout for the first floor with electrician Slav Witowski.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 1991 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Basement Excavation Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e18</link><description>Scott Smith's excavation crew digs out the basement to make room for a basement slab. Bob discusses heating systems for the rental units with installer Kirk Rustman, and Ron Gan explains the advantages of using metal wall studs in the kitchen.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Parallam and Iron Beam</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e17</link><description>The crew installs a Parallam beam in the living room and iron beams in the back masonry wall. Ron Gan and Bill Bauhs talk budget and convince Bob to renovate the basement as well, so we take a visit to the Pella Window factory in Pella, Iowa.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Engineered Beams and Plumbing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e16</link><description>Bob and Ron discuss the removal and shoring up of bearing walls, to be replaced by special engineered beams. We visit Macmillan-Bloedel's Parallam Plant in British Columbia, and plumber Don McPoland shows us how water service is connected to the house.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e15</link><description>Bob discusses plans with local architect Bill Bauhs, and takes a tour of downtown Chicago's striking modern buildings with architectural historian Susan Benjamin. Back at our house, we meet our general contractor, Ron Gan, and begin demolition.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 1990 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-family Greystone: House and Neighborhood Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e14</link><description>Now in Chicago, Bob takes a driving tour with realtor Catherine Caravette of our new neighborhood, Wicker Park, and of nearby upscale Lincoln Park. We check out our old greystone two-flat and visit a home that's been comparably renovated.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 1990 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Landscaping and House Tour</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e13</link><description>Bob discusses landscaping with specialist Susan Hofer--sod, a gravel driveway, brickwork, fences, perennials. We tour the smart finished exterior with Ryley, and the gorgeous interior with renowned decorator Ann Hill.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Floor Painting and Bathroom Vanity</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e12</link><description>Artisan Terry Maiche shows us two inexpensive ways to dress up a floor with paint: spattering and stenciling. Ryley builds a bathroom vanity, and Bob talks about exterior paints and stains with painter Paul Stoliker.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 1990 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Paneling, Furnace and Tile</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e11</link><description>Our contractor Ryley shows us how to put up the pine interior paneling in the living room; Bob checks out the furnace and ducting with installer Scott Glista, and watches John Boardman apply bathroom floor tile.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Kitchen Design and Septic System</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e10</link><description>Bob discusses the kitchen layout with designer Amy O'Haire, then visits her showroom. Claude Daigle demonstrates his drywall techniques, and John Aalto talks us through the installation of the septic system.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 1990 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Front Door, Shingles and Plumbing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e8</link><description>Bob and Ryley install the pre-hung front door and visit Shepley Wood Products to see how it was made. Dean Fraser shows us how to apply cedar shingles, and Tom Higham demonstrates how to join copper plumbing for the bathroom lavatory.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 1990 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Joining the Old Ell</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e7</link><description>The old ell is joined to the new construction, with some demolition done to make room for a shed dormer and a slider door. Bob visits the Wes-Pine wooden window factory in Hanover, Massachusetts, and comes back to install a window in our house.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 1990 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Bulkhead, Trim and Roofing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e6</link><description>A bulkhead is installed; a soffet, facia and drip edge are added to the front of the house. Also: asphalt shingles and a ridge vent.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 1990 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Ceiling, Roof and Plumbing</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e5</link><description>Some demolition is done on the old ell to prepare it for renovation; ceiling joists and roof rafters go up in the new section of the house, and we see some rough plumbing work. Bob and Ryley discuss the budget.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 1990 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Staircase and Roof</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e4</link><description>A staircase is built and the second floor is toured. Also: Bob Vila visits a shingle plant in Delaware.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 1990 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Wall Construction</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e3</link><description>Bob visits Barbara Gooddale in her authentic antique Cape Cod house to get a feel for the style and practicality of this design; back at our house, the crew frames, raises, and springbraces the walls.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 1990 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Ell and Deck</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e2</link><description>A recycled "ell" is added,and a first-floor deck is built. Also: tips on ordering lumber.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 1990 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape-style Home: Clearing the Lot</title><link>http://tv.blinkx.com/show/home-again-with-bob-vila/U0gv1nu96q2gnrkk_umQp66KV2c#s1e1</link><description>Construction begins on a Cape Cod-style home being built in Marstons Mills, Mass. Included: the lot is cleared and cement is poured for the foundation of the house.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 1990 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>