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Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The ...
Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ...
Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ...
Bad Wiring
Bad Wiring
Electrical wiring should always be installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by your local wiring inspector. Your ...
Bathroom Plumbing Work and Electrical Wiring the Kitchen
Bathroom Plumbing Work and Electrical Wiring the Kitchen
Plumber Kevin Hanley reviews the installation of the new half-bath. A pedistal water basin and an antique toilet are ...
Behind the Walls and Pocket Door Installation
Behind the Walls and Pocket Door Installation
Bob looks at what goes behind the walls before putting on the blue board: wiring, light fixtures, heat ducts, water lines and ...
Block Wall Demolition
Block Wall Demolition
Bob and Ed Weller meet to demolish a block wall to open up the room for the remodel. An electrician has disconnected the ...
Ceiling Outlets
Ceiling Outlets
When wiring or rewiring your workshop, consider installing extra outlets in the ceiling, positioned over groupings of power ...
Childproofing Your Home
Childproofing Your Home
A child's curiosity can be a dangerous thing in an unsafe home. Follow these steps to protect your child from harm.
Connect Home Technology and Security System Update
Connect Home Technology and Security System Update
Bob meets up with Tim Woods of the Internet Home Alliance in the basement of the Quechee home to check out the progress of the ...
Convection Oven Installation
Convection Oven Installation
Bob joins electrician Larry Dana in the kitchen of the Quechee farmhouse as he installs the Kenmore Elite 30" self-cleaning ...
Discussing Different Types of Lighting
Discussing Different Types of Lighting
In this segment Bob Vila meets with lighting designer Markus Earley who explains the differences between different sorts of ...
Discussing Structured Wiring Options
Discussing Structured Wiring Options
Tim Woods of Internet Home Alliance discusses the basics of structured wiring and connectivity with Bob in the basement of the ...
Discussing the Features of the Loft
Discussing the Features of the Loft
Architect Greg Rochlin and carpenter Bob Ryley are on site to consult on the possibilities for our loft unit.
Discussing the Home Automation System
Discussing the Home Automation System
Bob meets with Tom Morgan of Home Automation Inc to look at the "brain" for the home automation system and then goes on to ...
DIY Electrical Inspection
DIY Electrical Inspection
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. Now’s a great time to do a whole house electrical inspection, and you can do ...
Electrical Capacity
Electrical Capacity
Before you buy that new powertool, check your homes electrical capacity. Make sure that you have the proper voltage and wiring ...
Electrical Maintenance and Upgrades
Electrical Maintenance and Upgrades
Outdated electrical systems and components should be replaced or upgraded to keep up with the increasing loads of a modern ...
Electrical Outlets Safety
Electrical Outlets Safety
Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers.
Electrical Wiring
Electrical Wiring
Bob and the electrician, Greg, go over the plastic-sheathed electrical wiring and how to protect and make this installation ...
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