Season 2

1991 · 23 episodes

Episodes

1Split-level Ranch: Selecting the HouseA 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.
2Split-level Ranch: Demolition and RemodelingThe deck and front entryway are demolished. Also: a look at an architect's computer-generated plans for the house.
3Split-level Ranch: Framing and DemolitionConstruction begins on the front entryway; the old bathroom fixtures are removed.
4Split-level Ranch: Septic System, Bathroom Fixtures and WindowsWork begins on the new bathroom; a window and roof trim are added to the entryway. Also: landscaping plans.
5Split-level Ranch: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French DoorsA 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.
6Split-level Ranch: Bay Window and Cabinet DoorsInstalled: a bay window in the dining room; cabinet doors in the kitchen. Also: a tour of a country-style kitchen in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
7Split-level Ranch: Counters, Deck and Vinyl FloorInstalled a laminated kitchen countertop, and a vinyl floor. Also, the exterior is painted and a backyard deck is started.
8Split-level Ranch: Fireplace and DeckColonial-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.
9Split-level Ranch: Masonry and FloorA masonry barbecue is repaired; the basement remodeling begins.
10Split-level Ranch: Installing Wallpaper, Door and PanelingA 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.
11Split-level Ranch: Light Fixture Wiring and TrellisWiring 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.
12Split-level Ranch: Plate Rack ConstructionBob 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.
13Split-level Ranch: House TourThe 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.
14Cracker Cottage: Selecting and Touring the HouseBob 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.
15Cracker Cottage: Outdoor Work and PlanningA landscaper transplants a frangipani tree. Also: termite damage is checked.
16Cracker Cottage: Demolition and Roof BracketsThe architect presents her plans; the contractor explains the demolition process.
17Cracker Cottage: Installing a Door and Removing PaintIncluded: a visit to a salvage yard in search of doors and lavatories. Demonstrated: how to wash peeling paint from exterior siding.
18Cracker Cottage: Paint Prep, Attic Louver and French DoorsDemonstrated: smoothing out exterior siding using spackle; replacing an attic louver; and installing French doors in the entryway.
19Cracker Cottage: Swimming Pool and Drywall CeilingIncluded: 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.
20Cracker Cottage: Cabinets, Ceiling Fan and Porch ScreenInstalled: kitchen cabinets; screening and a ceiling fan on the porch. Also: an update on the New York tenement project.
21Cracker Cottage: Installing Windows and ShowerIncluded: replacing porch windows and constructing a tongue-and-groove deck. Also: a shower-drain installation begins.
25Cracker Cottage: Constructing the Swimming Pool and Shower StallThe pool walls are formed and reinforced and wainscoting is installed in the bathroom. Also: a visit to a development project in New York.
26Cracker Cottage: House TourA look at the landscaped areas and the slat house. Also: refinishing used furniture.