Surell Counterop Construction
Bob meets with Rich Rogers, who explains the fabricating techniques for Surell, a solid-surface material manufactured by the Formica.
Project: Kitchen Remodel
Project Update on the Patio and Kitchen
Bob meets with contractor Ed Weller for a project update. The patio is well underway and the landscaping is beginning. A stone grill has been started and, inside, the floor is completed.
Stained-Glass Window Construction
Bob meets with Roxana Patino to see how she constructs a stained-glass window, which has a tropical fruit slice design.
Laminate Installation in the Kitchen
Bob joins contractor Ed Weller, who is working on the kitchen addition. Architect Laurinda Spear has designed a banana leaf partition that Ed’s crew will be making out of a hardened laminate material called Ligna.
Installing the Hot Tub
Bob joins contractors Ed Weller and Laez Wilent to observe the installion of a custom-made hot tub.
Tour of Yuca Restaurant
Bob tours the heavy-duty, no-nonsense kitchen of Yuca, a Cuban-American restaurant in Miami.
Installing Glass Blocks
Bob helps replace a traditional sliding glass window with glass blocks.
Patio Plan and Demolition
Bob meets with the contractor to take down the old patio slab and lay out the new one.
HVAC System for the Home Addition
Bob meets with Mark, a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning mechanic, who is installing an HVAC system to moderate the temperature in the addition.
Framing a Partition Wall
Bob helps frame a partition wall that will resemble a banana leaf.