Season 4
Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
Installing an electrical system and picture windows.
Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.