Home Again with Bob Vila — Season 2

Aired 2 September 1991

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.

Aired 9 September 1991

The deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.

Aired 16 September 1991

Construction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.

Aired 23 September 1991

Work begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.

Aired 30 September 1991

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.

Aired 7 October 1991

Installed: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Installed a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.

Aired 21 October 1991

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, Massachusetts.

Aired 28 October 1991

A masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.

Aired 4 November 1991

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.

Aired 11 November 1991

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.

Aired 18 November 1991

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.

Aired 25 November 1991

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.

Aired 2 December 1991

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.

Aired 9 December 1991

A landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.

Aired 16 December 1991

The architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.

Aired 23 December 1991

Included: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.

Aired 30 December 1991

Demonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.

Aired 27 January 1992

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.

Aired 3 February 1992

Installed: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.

Aired 6 February 1992

Included: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.

Aired 20 February 1992

The pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.

Aired 24 February 1992

A look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.