Raising the Girt Beam and Building the Deck
The girt beam is raised and the first floor deck is built.
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Visiting Shepley Wood Products
Bob visits Shepley Wood Products to discuss what to look for when ordering lumber.
Lowering the “Ell” Onto the Foundation
The crew lowers the recycled “ell” onto the new foundation with a crane.
Designs and Pouring the Foundation
Bob meets with the architect to go over plans for the Cape-style house, before heading to the site to observe the pouring of the foundation.
Clearing Trees and Stumping
Bob surveys the lot and oversees the preliminary work for building a new Cape Cod-style house.
Tour of Marstons Mills, MA
Bob takes a tour of the sights and sounds of the town of Marstons Mills, MA.
Replacing the Toilet
Plumber Dan Macias replaces the old toilet with a new, high-efficiency model.
The Merchandise Mart
Bob heads to the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, the largest wholesale design center in the city, to see a selection of bathroom fixtures at K & B Galleries with Susan Kaiser.
Bricking In a Window
General contractor Ron Gan talks through the process of bricking in a window in the new kitchen. Ron also addresses the installation of a smaller bathroom window.
Electric Layout
Bob discusses the electrical layout of the first floor with electrician Slav Witowski.