Episode 1
Aired Oct 10, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 1
A small Victorian home in Newton, Mass is the first project; homeowners Linda and Bill want to expand their 1880s Victorian and build a family room and garage addition.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 17, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 2
The team reviews the final plans for the addition with the architects; Bob takes a trip to the United Wrecking Company in Connecticut.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 24, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 3
The crew faces unfavorable weather as they dig a hole for the foundation and pour the slab; Norm Abram shows his plan for framing the addition, including zoning.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 31, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 4
Bob Vila talks about the new roof system, then looks at the heating system in the original house to see if it's suitable to heat the addition; the homeowners get a lesson in shingling.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 7, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 5
A bridge that connects the main structure to the new one is complete; Bob Vila takes a repeat trip to Diamond Head, Hawaii, to meet with an architect.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 14, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 6
Bob is back at the job site to install a garage door on the addition and begin shingling; the water and heating systems for the new bathroom get underway.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 21, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 7
A lock installer arrives to figure out the best locking system to install on the addition; Bob goes on a repeat trip to Seattle to look at floating houseboats.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 28, 1985
The Newton Victorian: Part 8
Painters apply the last coat of paint to the exterior; Linda and Bill work to nail the final shingles and apply the stain; Bob goes to a mill in Quebec to see how to make white cedar shingles.
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Episode 9
Aired Dec 5, 1985
The Reading Ranch: Part 1
A half Cape in Reading, Massachusetts; Bob Vila meets with the homeowners who want to double the living space by raising the roof and creating a second story.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 12, 1985
The Reading Ranch: Part 2
Demolition begins with the destruction of the current roof; the homeowners meet with the architect to finalize the floorplan for the new addition.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 19, 1985
The Reading Ranch: Part 3
The new roof is complete, and the team begins the shingling process; Bob visits Hancock Lumber in Maine to see the process of how timber is made.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 26, 1985
The Reading Ranch: Part 4
Heavy rainfall has caused some problems at the Reading ranch, so Bob Vila and Norm Abram assess the damage to the new roof.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 2, 1986
The Reading Ranch: Part 5
The crew moves ahead with the window and shingle installation; Richard discusses rough electrical wiring and plumbing for the new second-floor addition; Bob visits home pre-manufacturer Acorn Homes.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 9, 1986
The Reading Ranch: Part 6
The exterior of the second-story addition gets vinyl siding installed; master Carpenter Norm Abram works on framing for the deck alongside the homeowner, Frank.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 16, 1986
The Reading Ranch: Part 7
A mason has completed work on the extended chimney; Bob takes an encore trip to Ryland Homes in Maryland--a manufacturer that builds prefabricated homes.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 23, 1986
The Reading Ranch: Part 8
Norm Abram, Bob Vila, and the homeowner fit a greenhouse window on the second floor; the crew installs the rest of the finishing details, like ceramic tile in the main bathroom of the new addition.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 30, 1986
The Reading Ranch: Part 9
The modest yellow ranch house is now a two-story Garrison-style colonial; Bob Vila tours the new interior, complete with fresh paint, wallpaper, and carpeting.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 6, 1986
The Melrose House: Part 1
A new project to remodel an attic in a late Victorian-style house that will create new living space for Tug and Beth.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 13, 1986
The Melrose House: Part 2
Norm Abram prepares for work to start on Tug and Beth's attic space; Bob takes a trip to Cornerstones in Maine to teach homeowners about timber framing.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 20, 1986
The Melrose House: Part 3
The conversion of Tug and Beth's attic space continues as the crew works to shingle the roof and install windows and skylights; Bob Vila takes viewers on a trip to the Trump Tower in Manhattan.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 27, 1986
The Melrose House: Part 4
The crew begins insulation in the attic to keep the space cool in the summer and warm in the winter; Bob Vila gets a tour of Al Capone's old digs in the Southside of Chicago--the Lexington Hotel.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 6, 1986
The Melrose House: Part 5
Brand-new carpet is installed in the attic-turned master suite; Bob Vila tours the new space, which is now complete with decor and furniture.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 13, 1986
The Tampa House: Part 1
The crew heads to Florida to begin a new renovation project; Bob Vila gives a tour of the landmarks of Tampa and introduces homeowners Paul and Amelia, who want to remodel their 1950s tract home.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 20, 1986
The Tampa House: Part 2
Host Bob Vila checks in on everything with the crew; heat-shielding windows arrive, and the house gets a termite inspection; visiting Seaside, Florida, to see a residential resort community.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 27, 1986
The Tampa House: Part 3
The house gets heating and air conditioning installed, as well as a new solar hot water system; work starts on a redwood deck, and a stucco expert visits the homeowners.
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Episode 26
Aired Apr 3, 1986
The Tampa House: Part 4
The renovation wraps at Paul and Amelia's 1950s Tampa home; outside, the house is freshly landscaped and painted pink; a redwood deck gives the couple a place to entertain outdoors.
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