Season 10

1. Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity Project Begins

1999-09-06

Plans are under way to build a house in one week with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Yonkers, NY. Included: a tour of Yonkers and of a Habitat community in Phoenix.

2. Habitat for Humanity: Framing the Walls

1999-09-13

The walls go up at the Roxbury project, and Bob Vila tours a manufacturing facility where special structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made. Also: a look at a money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.

3. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Roof

1999-09-20

Roof framing begins and the giant ridge beam is raised. Also: a tour of the Oregon plant where I-joists are made.

4. Habitat for Humanity: Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling

1999-09-27

Exterior trim work continues, while overlaid plywood is installed on the porch ceiling by a team of volunteers and celebrities. Included: tour of a plywood mill in Washington.

5. Habitat for Humanity: Sheathing and Shingling the Roof

1999-10-04

Roofing work continues with the installation of photovoltaic shingles that convert solar energy into electricity. Also: a tour of the Global Solar Plant in Arizona.

6. Habitat for Humanity: Siding and Drywall

1999-10-11

A special siding goes up, and drywall with pre-finished corners is installed in record time.

7. Habitat for Humanity: Building the Back Porch

1999-10-18

The back porch is built with help from some high school tech students, and the trim gets finishing touches.

8. Habitat for Humanity: Painting and Door Installation

1999-10-25

Bob Vila explains door installation, while indoor and outdoor painting gets underway at the project house.

9. Habitat for Humanity: Floor Installation

1999-11-01

An entertainment center, flooring, and loft shelves are installed.

10. Habitat for Humanity: Working On the Kitchen

1999-11-08

Cabinets and counter tops are installed in the kitchen, and money saving energy efficient appliances are discussed.

11. Habitat for Humanity: Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures

1999-11-15

Carpet is laid in a bedroom and high efficiency fixtures are installed in the bathroom.

12. Habitat for Humanity: Interior Design

1999-11-22

Guest B. Smith applies a colorful wainscot pattern along the wall of the children's bedroom.

13. Habitat for Humanity: House Tour

14. Executive Mansion: Governor's Mansion Tour

1999-12-06

Bob Vila and crew take on restoring the Virginia governor's Federal style mansion, built in 1813.

15. Executive Mansion: Restoring the Floor

1999-12-13

Floor restoration is underway with an acrylic injection technique.

16. Executive Mansion: Preparing to Pour a Concrete Floor

1999-12-20

Preparations are made to pour a concrete floor in the basement, utilizing an elaborate concrete pump system.

17. Executive Mansion: Removing Windows for Restoration

1999-12-27

Paint is removed from the masonry garden walls and windows are taken down for restoration.

18. Executive Mansion: Framing New Walls

2000-01-03

Framing and trim work are underway in the basement, which is being transformed to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar, and laundry.

19. Executive Mansion: Installing a Dumbwaiter

2000-01-10

A dumbwaiter is installed to connect the basement kitchen with the first-floor dining room.

20. Executive Mansion: Installing Baseboards

2000-01-17

Baseboard is installed on the second floor to accommodate updated HVAC and electrical systems.

21. Executive Mansion: Basement Kitchen

2000-01-24

Preparations are made in the basement kitchen for state-of-the-art foodservice equipment and appliances.

22. Executive Mansion: Mantelpiece Restoration

2000-01-31

The mantelpieces are preserved in order to restore historic features to the mansion.

23. Executive Mansion: Technology Systems Tested

2000-02-07

Landscaping, masonry work, and painting are done on the mansion's exterior.

24. Executive Mansion: Finishing the Kitchen

2000-02-14

A small kitchen in the governor's private quarters is finished and carpet is put down in the bedrooms.

25. Executive Mansion: Interior Decorating

2000-02-21

The mansion gets elaborate interior decor.

26. Executive Mansion: Mansion Final Tour