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Season 6

(1984)

Overview

In and Around Boston

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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October 5, 1984

Our host looks into the concept of ""sweat equity"" will fuel the series. The season's first project consists of conver…

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October 12, 1984

While the designs for the new bedroom and bathroom are being finalized, our host and the homeowner look into such detai…

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October 19, 1984

Exterior work for the new bedroom and bathroom gets underway, including framing and sheathing. Our host and our master …

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October 26, 1984

Work continues on the new bedroom and bathroom, with Rob and Jennifer tackling the job of shingling, including the inst…

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November 2, 1984

The new bathroom begins to take shape, as homeowners Jennifer and Rob install a new fiberglass shower with our host's h…

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November 9, 1984

Accompained by Richard Trethewey, Rob and Jennifer visit a plumbing fixtures store. Later, the bathroom floor is tiled …

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November 16, 1984

It's time for the finishing touches to be applied to the new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host says goodbye to the …

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November 23, 1984

Our host introduces the next set of do-it-yourselfers: Debbie and Dick, homeowners want to create a family entertainmen…

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November 30, 1984

Homeowners Dick and Debbie begin construction on their basement family room by framing, insulating and sheathing the si…

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December 7, 1984

The basement family room takes shape as the electrical wiring, wall paneling and suspended ceiling are installed.

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December 14, 1984

Our master carpenter offers assistance with the construction of shelves and storage cabinets for the basement entertain…

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December 21, 1984

The homeowners call in a mason, install lighting fixtures and welcome interior decorator Joseph Ruggiero from Ethan All…

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December 28, 1984

Our host introduces the next set of novice do-it-yourselfers, Meade and Bob of Reading, Massachusetts, who will be addi…

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January 4, 1985

The greenhouse frame ie erected and the window glazing process is demonstrated. Later, quilted shades are installed ove…

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January 11, 1985

The homeowners learn how to install plumbing for the greenhouse heating system and how to wire the new addition for ele…

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January 18, 1985

The homeowners get a lesson in carpentry as redwood benches and and shelves for the greenhouse are constructed.

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January 25, 1985

Our host introduces the next project of the season: a kitchen remodeling. Our host and the homeowners discuss how to up…

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February 1, 1985

Demolition begins on the kitchen remodeling project when a dumpster is secured. Richard Trethewey gives the homeowners …

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February 8, 1985

Our host tours the Brosco window manufacturing plant in North Andover, Massachusetts, before installing a bay window in…

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February 15, 1985

The homeowners pick up new kitchen appliances with the help of a professional kitchen designer. Custom-made oak cabinet…

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February 22, 1985

The new kitchen receives a sink and garage disposal system, and tiling techniques are reviewed.

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March 1, 1985

Finishing touches are applied in the remodeled kitchen. The beech flooring is completed, a wood stove is installed, and…

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March 8, 1985

Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working wit…

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March 15, 1985

Experts at the New England Design Center advise our host and the apartment dwellers on choosing fabrics, furnishings an…

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March 22, 1985

Lighting expert Richard Mecher discusses portable lighting fixtures for the apartment. Our host reviews progress in the…

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March 29, 1985

Final details are completed in the apartment, including the installation of state-of-the-art telephone and a personal c…