Season 13

19 episodes

Episodes

3Modern Colonial: Shingles and WindowsOn the roof, asphalt shingles are installed; back on the ground, windows are put in. Included: home designs of the firm of noted 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills.
4Modern Colonial: Radiant Heating System and DuctworkBob Vila surveys the HVAC ductwork and the crew installs a new radiant heating system. Also: a tour of a the Julia Wood House in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
5Modern Colonial: Gas Fireplaces and Cedar ShinglesCedar shingles are applied to the roof and a gas fireplace unit is installed on the ground floor. Also: a trip to Canada to see how wood shingles are milled.
8Modern Colonial: Garage Door and Generator InstallationA generator system is installed, while new carriage-style doors make their way onto the garage. Also: a tour of the Jackson homestead in Newton, MA.
9Modern Colonial: Wood Floor InstallationBob takes a look at some hardscape work being done, specifically a new cobblestone driveway apron, but the real story is flooring.
11Modern Colonial: Interior Door Installation and Plan ModificationsWork continues in the master suite. Master carpenter Bob Ryley installs a new door and applies interior trim.
12Modern Colonial: Interior WoodworkCrown moldings are added in the dining room. Bob Vila visits the North Bennet Street School to learn about its preservation carpentry program.
13Modern Colonial: Exterior LandscapingBob Vila turns his attention to exterior work on the house, starting with a tour of Mahoney's Nursery led by landscape designer Ruth Foster.
14Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Basement RefinishingMechanical systems are being installed throughout the house.
15Modern Colonial: Mechanical Systems and Interior FinishingBob Vila tours the finished landscape at the project house before visiting the historic gardens at Glen Magna farm in Danvers, MA.
16Modern Colonial: Kitchen Cabinetry and CountertopsBob Vila focuses on the work being done in the kitchen of the modern, colonial-style home.
17Modern Colonial: Bedroom AmenitiesThe crew works to install the perimeter fence, while inside a custom closet system is added.
18Modern Colonial: Interior Decorating TourWindows are installed, paint prep is performed, and decorating is done in the bedroom. Also: a tour of the Lyman Estate.
19Modern Colonial: Workshops and WoodworkingA planter box is constructed for the sunroom. Also, Bob Vila tours Winterthur, a historic estate in Delaware, and The North Bennet Street School, an arts instruction institution in Boston.
20Modern Colonial: Classic Interiors and Cabinet InstallShelving and cabinet installation are underway. Bob Vila tours Winterthur and The North Bennet Street School.
21Modern Colonial: Wood Floor FinishingTechniques for achieving a smooth, even finish with hardwood flooring are demonstrated. Also: a tour of the Hancock Land Company's sustainable forestry operation in Casco, ME.
22Modern Colonial: Interior CraftworkBob Vila focuses on the decorative interior finish work. Also: touring a selection of famous parlors featuring American decorative arts.
24Modern Colonial: More Interior Design ProjectsInterior design work continues. Also: Bob Vila takes another trip to Winterthur, this time to tour the Chinese Parlor.
25Modern Colonial: Appliance Installation and Furniture MakingThe washer and dryer and shower hardware go in and a medicine cabinet is installed. Bob Vila returns to the North Bennet School.