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Architect Tour of the Home
Architect Tour of the Home
Looking at the completed kitchen and family room remodel in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Bob meets with the architect, who ...
Architectural Design of the Connection Between the Home and the Barn
Architectural Design of the Connection Between the Home and the Barn
Walking behind the house, Bob makes a few observations about the design. He points out that the house and old barn were not ...
Architectural Plans for Converting the Former Pepper Factory
Architectural Plans for Converting the Former Pepper Factory
Inside the vandal and age-damaged building Bob and Chris Vila have their work cut out for them. The rehabilitation will ...
Basement Remodels Find Space for Living
Basement Remodels Find Space for Living
Consider your basement when looking for additional living space. The cost to convert existing space is far lower than new ...
Bathroom Lighting
Bathroom Lighting
When you design the lighting for your bathroom, keep these points in mind. Downlighting from the ceiling will give you ...
Beadboard Wainscoting
Beadboard Wainscoting
To achieve a Victorian look on an interior wall, try a beadboard wainscot. You can buy beadboard at your local lumberyard. ...
Bob Meets the Wayland Homeowner
Bob Meets the Wayland Homeowner
Bob meets with homeowner Paul Paresky and tours the project. Expanding the lakefront home with a second floor addition will be ...
Budget Decorating
Budget Decorating
Here's how to get the most from your home decorating efforts without breaking the bank. Look for good quality furniture with ...
Building an Interior Soffit
Building an Interior Soffit
Bob confers with carpenter Cortney Lofton and cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux on the milling and construction of an interior soffit ...
Building for Hurricane Safety
Building for Hurricane Safety
We meet contractor Ed Weller. He and Bob take a tour of another work-in-progress for a look at some building techniques unique ...
Carriage House Plans
Carriage House Plans
Bob tours the exterior of the Virginia governor's mansion and carriage house with architect John Paul Hanbury and general ...
Ceiling Outlets
Ceiling Outlets
When wiring or rewiring your workshop, consider installing extra outlets in the ceiling, positioned over groupings of power ...
Celebrating on the Completed Patio and Lanai
Celebrating on the Completed Patio and Lanai
Bob gives us a final tour of the new lanai and spa. The unique banana leaf shape of the patio posed several contruction ...
Choose Your Lot Wisely
Choose Your Lot Wisely
The money and time spent on site investigation is an excellent investment, and good insurance against trouble later on, when ...
Choosing a General Contractor
Choosing a General Contractor
Bob and Joe cover the best ways to choose a general contractor. Joe feels the number one way is by referrals. Start with your ...
Choosing Handcrafted Furniture
Choosing Handcrafted Furniture
An investment in handmade furniture can reap rewards for generations to come. Here, a look at a few of the factors involved in ...
Choosing Interior Paint Colors
Choosing Interior Paint Colors
Interior designer Leslie Curtis joins Bob to discuss her paint plan for the interior of house. In the great room, she's chosen ...
Choosing the Right Architect
Choosing the Right Architect
Each architect has his or her own style, approach to design, and methods of work. So it's important to find an architect who ...
Classic Colonial Elements Define Centerville Home
Classic Colonial Elements Define Centerville Home
Behind the Scenes - Modern Colonial
Color and Fabric Scheme for the Home
Color and Fabric Scheme for the Home
Bob meets with Susanne Csongor and Christine Lane of CLC Interiors for a look at the color and fabric schemes as they're ...
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