Home Again with Bob Vila

Season 7

Building contractor and all-around handyman Bob Vila visits the sites of various home and commercial building construction and restorations, and gives viewers tips on the best way to finish such projects.

Where to Watch Home Again with Bob Vila • Season 7

26 Episodes

  • Shingle Style: Starting the Project
    E1
    Shingle Style: Starting the ProjectBob 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.
  • Shingle Style: Demolition Begins
    E2
    Shingle Style: Demolition BeginsAs work begins on the project, Bob Vila offers tips on demolishing a structure. Also: a look at the architect's renovation plans and a tour of historic houses in the neighborhood.
  • Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing Beam
    E3
    Shingle Style: Adding a New Load-Bearing BeamAs 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.
  • Shingle Style: Working On the Roof
    E4
    Shingle Style: Working On the RoofAs structural changes to the roof are planned, Bob Vila presents a guide to shingles. Also: a look at shingles being made in Vancouver factory.
  • Shingle Style: Finishing the Basement
    E5
    Shingle Style: Finishing the BasementWork 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.
  • Shingle Style: Framing and Additions
    E6
    Shingle Style: Framing and AdditionsBob 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.
  • Shingle Style: Roof Work and Wiring
    E7
    Shingle Style: Roof Work and WiringRoofers 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.
  • Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window Installation
    E8
    Shingle Style: Deck Framing and Window InstallationFraming begins on the backyard deck, chimney repair gets underway, and the Palladian window is installed in the third-floor family room.
  • Shingle Style: Working On the Deck
    E9
    Shingle Style: Working On the DeckBob Vila explores the various uses of insulation products, including noise reduction. Also: building a deck with proper drainage.
  • Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling Systems
    E10
    Shingle Style: Heating and Cooling SystemsBob 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.
  • Shingle Style: Blueboard and Plastering
    E11
    Shingle Style: Blueboard and PlasteringBob Vila offers tips on plastering and window installation. Also: a tour of a Stanford White-designed house in Stockbridge, MA.
  • Shingle Style: Trimming the Interior
    E12
    Shingle Style: Trimming the InteriorBob Vila discusses ceramic tile, from design choices to installation. Also: tile shopping in New York City; digging the trench for a water main.
  • Shingle Style: Landscaping and Painting
    E13
    Shingle Style: Landscaping and PaintingWork 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.
  • Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair Rail
    E14
    Shingle Style: Installing a Staircase and Chair RailThe crew installs a staircase, then begins repairing plaster and laying in tile. Also: glass is replaced in the doors of the dining-room hutch.
  • Shingle Style: Trim and Paneling
    E15
    Shingle Style: Trim and PanelingWorkmen start paneling the dining room and entryway. Also: a visit to the Isaac Bell House in Newport, RI.
  • Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood Floor
    E16
    Shingle Style: Installing a Hardwood FloorA 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.
  • Shingle Style: Prepping for Paint
    E17
    Shingle Style: Prepping for PaintThe 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.
  • Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity Installation
    E18
    Shingle Style: Toilet and Vanity InstallationIn conjunction with the installation of the toilet and vanity at the Cambridge, MA, project site, Bob Vila tours the Wisconsin factory where the bath fixtures are made. Also: the master suite gets new closets.
  • Shingle Style: Installing Tile
    E19
    Shingle Style: Installing TileBob Vila demonstrates the right way to install tile. Also: a look at the prep work needed for the yard landscaping.
  • Shingle Style: Landscaping
    E20
    Shingle Style: LandscapingThe 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.
  • Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and Landscaping
    E21
    Shingle Style: Kitchen Work and LandscapingLandscapers 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.
  • Shingle Style: Installing Built-in Bookshelves
    E22
    Shingle Style: Installing Built-in BookshelvesBuilt-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.
  • Shingle Style: Windows and Landscaping
    E23
    Shingle Style: Windows and LandscapingStorm 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.
  • Shingle Style: Interior Decorating
    E24
    Shingle Style: Interior DecoratingBob Vila meets with the interior designers and discusses the choice of color schemes. Also: a look at the updated basement workshop.
  • Shingle Style: House Tour, Part One
    E25
    Shingle Style: House Tour, Part OneAn armoire is converted into an entertainment unit, while the kitchen and family room are completed.
  • Shingle Style: House Tour, Part Two
    E26
    Shingle Style: House Tour, Part TwoA 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.

Cast of Season 7

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