Season 3
24 episodes · 1992
1Victorian: Selecting the Site
Bob Vila's first project of the season is introduced: an addition to a small cottage in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
2Victorian: Clearing the Lot
Bob meets with the contractor and architect and clears trees for the new addition, while demonstrating chain-saw safety. Also: a tour of a Newport, R.I., mansion.
3Victorian: Foundation and Framing
A cinder-block foundation is laid and the framing begins on a turret of the existing cottage. Also: a tour of Victorian homes in Cape May, N.J., one of America's oldest resort towns.
4Victorian: Raising the Walls
Truss joints are installed in the bedroom wing, and, as the walls are raised, Bob describes the advantages of western balloon framing. Also: a tour of Lyndhurst mansion in the Hudson River valley of New York.
5Victorian: Chimney, and Breezeway Framing Selecting the Site
A chimney is built and the connections between the old and new structures are installed. Also: a visit to a wood-stove factory in Vermont.
6Victorian: Verge Board and Plumbing
A designer specializing in Victorian work adds elements to the exterior, and a verge board is installed on a gable end. Also: a walk through Lucy the Elephant, a tourist exhibit on the New Jersey shore, and a look at how to build PVC wastes and vents.
7Victorian: Porch, Windows and Shingles
Work begins on the front-entry porch. Also: tips on installing windows and applying cedar roof shingles.
8Victorian: Insulation and Wiring
Installing blown-in and high-density insulation; adding railing detail to the porch. Also: tips on basic wiring and installing a septic tank.
9Victorian: Wallpapering and Pantry
Included: installing the kitchen pantry, wallpapering the den, and examining the wallpaper manufacturing process. Also: how Victorian doors are made.
10Victorian: Installing Shingles and Tin Ceiling
Shingling is applied and a stamped-tin ceiling gets installed in the kitchen. Also: selecting color schemes for the house during a tour of Martha's Vineyard.
11Victorian: Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Inside a Victorian mansion with an Arabian decorating scheme. Also: adding Victorian touches to the master bath.
12Victorian: Plate Rail and Stenciling
A plate rail is installed in the kitchen, and a designer offers ideas on Victorian interiors. Also: landscapers begin planting in the courtyard.
13Victorian: House Tour
A tour of the completed Victorian house includes a look at the new turret and courtyard, as well as the larger addition.
14Beach House: Selecting the Site
Work begins on a house in Malibu, California. Also: a tour of Los Angeles by helicopter.
15Beach House: House Tour
Bob Vila tours the Malibu, California house, talks with the architects, and observes California-Spanish architecture.
17Beach House: Demolition and Grade Beam Installation
The foundation is inspected and a beam is installed in the garage.
18Beach House: Building the Staircase
California's building codes regarding earthquake safety are discussed and a winding staircase is constructed. Also: a visit to the home of actor Max Gail.
19Beach House: Framing and Insulation
Included: the roof and walls are framed, and cellulose insulation is added.
20Beach House: Installing Windows and Sprinkler System
Installed: a custom-made window and a sprinkler system. Also, Bob Vila takes visits Wisconsin to see how custom windows are made.
21Beach House: Monitoring Network and Waterproofing
The project's environmentally sound features are discussed. Also: Bob Vila takes a trip to the home of actor Tim Allen ("Home Improvement").
22Beach House: Tile Roof and Stucco
Mexican tile is used for the roof. Also: Bob Vila helps comedian Tim Allen pour concrete for a garage floor.
23Beach House: Distressing and Hanging a Door
The front door is hung. Also: adding a distressed finish to wood and building a storage wall.
24Beach House: Tile Layout
Hand-painted tiles are installed in the master bath and on the staircase. Also: a trip to the Mexican workshop where the tiles are made.
25Beach House: Stone Columns and Custom Cabinetsfinale
A terracotta tile floor is laid. Also: security cameras, temperature controls and kitchen appliances are installed, and the courtyard is landscaped in California-Spanish villa style.