Episodes (26)
1. Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
Aired 6 September 1999
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.
2. Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls
Aired 13 September 1999
The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.
3. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof
Aired 20 September 1999
Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.
4. Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
Aired 27 September 1999
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.
5. Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
Aired 4 October 1999
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.
6. Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall
Aired 11 October 1999
A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.
7. Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch
Aired 18 October 1999
The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.
8. Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation
Aired 25 October 1999
Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.
9. Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation
Aired 1 November 1999
An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.
10. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen
Aired 8 November 1999
Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.
11. Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Aired 15 November 1999
Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.
12. Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design
Aired 22 November 1999
Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.
13. Habitat for Humanity: House Tour
14. Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour
Aired 6 December 1999
Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.
15. Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor
Aired 13 December 1999
Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.
16. Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor
Aired 20 December 1999
Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.
17. Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration
Aired 27 December 1999
Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.
18. Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls
Aired 3 January 2000
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.
19. Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter
Aired 10 January 2000
A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.
20. Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards
Aired 17 January 2000
Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.
21. Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen
Aired 24 January 2000
Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.
22. Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration
Aired 31 January 2000
The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.
23. Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested
Aired 7 February 2000
Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.
24. Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen
Aired 14 February 2000
A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.
25. Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating
Aired 21 February 2000
The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.