Home Again with Bob Vila — Season 1, Episode 18: Two-family Greystone: Basement Excavation Begins

Episode synopsis

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Cape-style Home: Clearing the Lot
• E2Cape-style Home: Ell and Deck
• E3Cape-style Home: Wall Construction
• E4Cape-style Home: Staircase and Roof
• E5Cape-style Home: Ceiling, Roof and Plumbing
• E6Cape-style Home: Bulkhead, Trim and Roofing
• E7Cape-style Home: Joining the Old Ell
• E8Cape-style Home: Front Door, Shingles and Plumbing
• E9Cape-style Home: Wiring, Clapboards and Window Trim
• E10Cape-style Home: Kitchen Design and Septic System
• E11Cape-style Home: Paneling, Furnace and Tile
• E12Cape-style Home: Floor Painting and Bathroom Vanity