Landscape Design
Bob talks with landscape architect Clara Bachelor about the condition of the yard and the final landscape design.
Project: Ranch Expansion
Playground Construction, Part 3
Bob makes his third visit to the playground in Columbus, OH to tour the nearly-complete project and comment on its various features.
Cutting the Granite Countertop
Bob watches as David Ingram (of Aldrich Stone) cuts a granite countertop with a cook-top cutout.
Installing European-Style Kitchen Cabinets
Bob looks on as Pat Malone, a cabinet installer from the Boston Design Center, installs European-style kitchen cabinets.
Playground Construction, Part 2
In Columbus, OH, Bob and other volunteers are constructing a playground. Bob discusss the materials and techniques used in the project, including the octagonal roofs and “wavy” walkways.
Custom Crown Molding
Bob tours the factory where the project house’s custom crown molding is cut to custom specifications, while, back at the site, carpenter Bob Ryley struggles to install the molding on uneven walls.
Constructing the Concrete Walkway
Bob and the contractor discuss the concrete walkway, with the contractor giving Bob tips on how to make concrete cure harder and have less cracks. Also discussed is the crushed, aggregate granite that will be added to the standard concrete.
Custom Built-in Bookshelf Unit
Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley assemble and install bookshelves in the den, and Ryley shows Bob how to scribe the trim on-site.
Building a Playground, Part 1
Bob visits Columbus, OH to help volunteers build a playground.
Building a Custom Stair Railing
The carpenter explains details of the stair railing to Bob. For example, using a mortise joint adds strength and rigidity to the railing, while using a biscuit joiner makes short work of the cutting.