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Season 4

(1982)

Overview

The Arlington House

Cast

Bob Vila as Self - Host
Bob Vila

as Self - Host

Richard Trethewey as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert
Richard Trethewey

as Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert

Norm Abram as Self - Master Carpenter
Norm Abram

as Self - Master Carpenter

Episodes

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May 15, 1982

Our host takes you on a tour of the newest project - a three-story Greek Revival farmhouse in Arlington, Massachusetts.…

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May 28, 1982

Our host considers the many remodeling possibilities for the old house with architect Jock Gifford and landscape atchit…

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June 1, 1982

Our host brings in the crane and demolition of a portion of the old farmhouse begins. Later, our hosts talks with a sla…

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June 15, 1982

Our host and his crew jack up the garage, relocate it, and consider turning it into a workshop/garden shed. The crew al…

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June 28, 1982

Our host and master carpenter undertake the task of framing in the new 1982 wing of the 1850s Greek Revival farmhouse.

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July 1, 1982

Our host and crew tackle the insulation of the old farmhouse's new wing.

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July 15, 1982

Our host and crew assess the old farmhouse's electrical need and update wiring for today's lifestyle.

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July 28, 1982

Our host and crew shingle the new wing and plaster ceilings in the old portion of the 1850's farmhouse.

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August 1, 1982

Our host and crew waterproof an exterior deck. Later, he discusses electrical wiring in new and existing walls and talk…

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August 15, 1982

Our host conducts a room-by-room analysis of lighting needs for the old house and visits a lighting showroom to look at…

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August 28, 1982

Our host pays a visit to a prototype exercise room room to get ideas for the old house's new spa and weight room. In th…

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September 1, 1982

Our host and his crew install the whirlpool tub in the bathroom of the master bedroom suite. Next, he tackles the probl…

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September 15, 1982

Our host visits a prototype wine cellar for discussion of storage techniques, lighting and climate control. Later, he t…

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September 28, 1982

Our host visits Weston Nurseries to select planting materials for the Arlington site. He chooses shrubbery, trees and p…

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October 1, 1982

Our host travels to to Sturbridge, Massachusetts, for a visit with master cabinetmaker Jack Cronin. Cronin takes us thr…

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October 7, 1982

Our host travels to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a look at El Dorado, a community built around the sun. He explains how th…

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October 14, 1982

Our host discusses the site preparation for and assembly of a redwood hot tub. Later, the crew carries out the tub inst…

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October 21, 1982

Our host discusses the problem of roof damage on the newly expanded dining area. Next, he visits a super-insulated home…

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October 28, 1982

Our host talks with landscape architect Tom Wirth about plans for the farmhouse grounds. Later, the crew begins install…

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November 1, 1982

Our host welcomes Better Homes and Gardens interior designer Bob Ditmer. Ditmer walks through the Arlington House and m…

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November 7, 1982

Our host and the crew work outdoors installing the farmhouse's redwood gazebo and stockade fence. In the apartment kitc…

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November 14, 1982

Our host and the crew install Palladian windows on the garage and then outfit the apartment kitchen, Richard Trethewey …

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November 21, 1982

Our host and the crew install a Palladian window on the garage and then outfit the apartment kitchen with appliances. L…

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November 28, 1982

Our host reviews the installation of a projection television system in the media room and tile in the main kitchen. In …

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December 1, 1982

Our host walks through the Arlington farmhouse for another look at lighting needs, then discusses mirrors and equipment…

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December 7, 1982

Our host takes a final tour of the fully decorated ""dream house of the 1980s."" Starting on the second floor, he guide…