Touring Chicago Architecture
Bob joins architectural historian Susan Benjamin for a tour of some of Chicago’s landmark buildings.
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Attic and Basement
The tour of the project house continues up into the attic and down into the basement. Bob and general contractor Ron Gan discuss the necessary repairs and desired renovations.
Tour of the Project House
Bob and general contractor Ron Gan take a look around the old, abandoned coach house.
Finishing the Tour and Summing Up the Budget
Bob finishes the interior tour with the kitchen and master bedroom. Then, Bob, general contractor Ron Gan, and realtor Catherine Caravette sum up the renovation.
Touring the Finished Interior
General contractor Ron Gan installs folding closet doors. Then, Bob and the decorator, Christine Smyth, tour the rest of the finished first floor.
Touring the Finished Exterior and Basement
Bob tours the finished exterior with general contractor Ron Gan before going inside to see Christine Smyth’s spectacular decorating job.
Adding a Creative Touch to Vinyl Flooring
Installer Ed Janecek demonstrates how to add a creative touch to vinyl flooring, while painter Dirk Van Kinette rolls high-gloss paint onto the master bathroom walls.
Congoleum Factory Tour
Bob tours the Congoleum plant in Marcus Hook, PA with Jim Kogut.
A Sail-Wire Stair Rail and Rag-Painting the Basement
General contractor Ron Gan assembles an unusual “sail-wire” stair railing and decorator Christine Smyth rag-paints a basement wall.
Landscaping the Front Garden
Gardener John Rasthenis landscapes the front garden.