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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 ...
Bob Tours the Almost Completed Plymouth House
Bob Tours the Almost Completed Plymouth House
Bob tours a basement recreation room that has recently been remodeled. The walls, ceilings, and floors have all be restored. ...
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 ...
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy-saving bulbs are a great idea, especially in fixtures that tend to be left on for extended periods of time, such as ...
Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. We all know that switching to fluorescent lighting saves energy and money. But ...
Fiber Optic Lighting
Fiber Optic Lighting
When lighting a sloped wall or a tight space, consider fiber optics. Light from a projector travels through fiber optic ...
Gas Light Retrofitting
Gas Light Retrofitting
Bob meets electrician Barry Driscoll, who is retrofitting an old gas light fixture into a modern electrical light fixture. ...
Home Lighting Controls
Home Lighting Controls
Penny Henderson of Lightolier discusses the home's dimmer switch system and the benefits of controlling lighting for different ...
How to Buy a Dining Room Chandelier
How to Buy a Dining Room Chandelier
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. A dining room chandelier is a great focal point for one of the most important ...
Installing a Ceiling Fan
Installing a Ceiling Fan
Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan can bring comfort and energy savings to the home.
Installing a Porch Light
Installing a Porch Light
Bob talks with electrician John Schiavone about the new light fixture being installed on the porch. To install the fixture, ...
Installing Bedroom Light Fixtures
Installing Bedroom Light Fixtures
Bob watches as the electricians put up a light fixture in the bedroom of the loft. The design of the fixture fits well in such ...
Kitchen Recessed Lighting Installation
Kitchen Recessed Lighting Installation
Bob shows the lighting layout for the kitchen and how it will integrate into the ceiling. The electrician, Steve Bradley, ...
Lighting Design Discussed
Lighting Design Discussed
Bob shows a complete proper lighting plan of the loft project and meets Shawn and Bill from Driscol Electric who are hanging a ...
Outdoor Home Lighting:Creating a Safe, Secure and Beautiful Exterior
Outdoor Home Lighting:Creating a Safe, Secure and Beautiful Exterior
Good exterior lighting can keep you safe as you move around your property, help deter crime and highlight the beautiful ...
Replacing a Motion Sensor Light
Replacing a Motion Sensor Light
Replacing an outdoor lighting fixture with a motion activated spotlight can conserve energy and increase home security.
Storm Candle
Storm Candle
During a power failure, a votive candle contained in glass can provide bright, continuous light for many hours and even days. ...
Testing Electrical Cords
Testing Electrical Cords
Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace.
Thomas Edison Homes Tour
Thomas Edison Homes Tour
Bob tours homes designed by Thomas Edison. The homes were built in Maine and shipped to Florida. The homes are surrounded by ...
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