Episodes (24)
2. Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
Aired 14 September 1993
Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
3. Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
Aired 21 September 1993
The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
4. Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
Aired 27 September 1993
Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
5. Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
Aired 4 October 1993
A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
7. Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
Aired 18 October 1993
Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
8. Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
Aired 25 October 1993
Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
9. Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
Aired 1 November 1993
Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
10. Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
Aired 8 November 1993
Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
11. Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
Aired 15 November 1993
Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
12. Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
Aired 22 November 1993
Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
13. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
Aired 29 November 1993
Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
14. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
Aired 6 December 1993
Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
15. Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
Aired 13 December 1993
Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
16. Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
Aired 20 December 1993
Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
17. Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
Aired 27 December 1993
Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
18. Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
Aired 3 January 1994
A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
19. Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
Aired 11 January 1994
A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
20. Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
Aired 17 January 1994
Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
21. Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
Aired 24 January 1994
European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
22. Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
Aired 31 January 1994
Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
23. Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
Aired 8 February 1994
Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
24. Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
Aired 15 February 1994
Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
25. Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
Aired 22 February 1994
Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
26. Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
Aired 1 March 1994
A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.