Season 12

22 episodes

Episodes

4Vermont Farmhouse: Framing and Wiring for the FutureFraming continues, while in the basement installers put in special wiring to make this farmhouse a "connected home". Also: a tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
5Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior UpdateMetal roofing installation is underway, and the redwood deck is constructed. Included: trimwork on the porch and lessons in farming.
7Vermont Farmhouse: Exterior Painting and Kitchen Cabinet InstallationPainting has begun on the exterior, while custom cabinets are installed in the kitchen. Also: a tour of Crown Point factory in Claremont, NH.
8Vermont Farmhouse: Finish Trim and Cabinet InstallationTrim work is completed in the living room and the fireplace is installed. A window and vanity are added to the master bath.
9Vermont Farmhouse: Stone Wall Construction and Covered BridgesExterior work continues with construction of a new stone wall. Inside the farmhouse, a staircase is built. Also: a look at the heritage of covered bridges in VT.
10Vermont Farmhouse: Connected Home Update and Garage DoorsWork continues in the garage, while home automation solutions are explored inside the residence.
11Vermont Farmhouse: Kitchen Update and Bathroom Tile InstallationBob Vila catches up on progress in the home's kitchen, where new appliances have been installed. In the bathroom, tile is applied.
12Vermont Farmhouse: Home Entertainment and Carpet InstallationLandscape work begins; inside, carpet is laid down and a new entertainment center is installed. Special appearance: model and designer Kathy Ireland.
13Vermont Farmhouse: Project CompletionBob Vila takes a final tour of the completed farmhouse project, paying special attention to the landscaping, home automation features, and interior design.
14Victorian Restoration: Initial TourThis ambitious restoration project involves renovating a Victorian home as well as a former dairy barn also on the property.
15Victorian Restoration: Exploring the Barn and DemolitionBob Vila focuses on the barn, a former dairy storage building that will be converted into an artist's studio and office space.
16Victorian Restoration: Moving the Entrance and Kitchen LayoutThe front door is relocated to accommodate a new larger entranceway, while the design for the kitchen is determined. Also: a tour of Isaac Royall House.
17Victorian Restoration: Electrical Systems and Wiring and Upstairs FramingRough electrical work is in progress, framing is underway on a new addition, and a new tub and new windows are installed.
18Victorian Restoration: Roof Work and LightingThe barn's roof system gets a makeover, while the interior gets air conditioning. Shingles are added to the exterior, along with a new gutter system.
19Victorian Restoration: Skylight Installation, Roofing, and PaintingA tubular skylight is installed, along with new triangular peak windows. Also, exterior painting gets underway.
20Victorian Restoration: Barn Insulation, Video Wiring, and a New BalconyCellulose insulation is installed, and construction of the second-floor balcony begins.
21Victorian Restoration: Blue Board Installation, Landscaping, and a New Garage DoorThe differences between blue board and drywall are discussed, and special fencing is put in. Also: a tour of the factory where the fencing is made.
22Victorian Restoration: Work On the Driveway and Finishing the DeckStone pavers are installed in the driveway and deck construction begins. Plaster is applied in the bedrooms, and new barn-style doors are installed in the converted dairy storage building.
23Victorian Restoration: Flooring, Glass-Block Walls and Floors, and Water FiltrationAn interlocking laminate floor system being installed, along with a glass-block wall in the master bath and glass-block flooring elsewhere. The water filtration system is also established.
24Victorian Restoration: Landscaping Begins, Flooring Continues, and Water Heater InstalledLandscaping gets underway on the Victorian restoration project house property.
25Victorian Restoration: Cabinets, Countertops, and ClosetsCabinets and countertops are installed in the kitchen. In the master bedroom, a custom closet system is designed.
26Victorian Restoration: Final House TourThe Victorian house in Medford, MA is complete, and Bob Vila guides a tour of the finished restoration, from the pergolas in the yard to the electronics in the home office.