| American
Four-Square: Show Index  A series of
eleven shows renovating an American Four-Square house with the challenge of preserving
its 1900s character while meeting the demands of the 1990's family.
(Series originally broadcast January-March 1997; Rebroadcast April-June 1998)
American
Four-Square I
Dean
and Robin discuss the plans to update a classic American four-square house. They
begin demolition and observe the removal of old stucco and siding. American
Four-Square II
Finishing
demolition, showing the installation of the insulated concrete foundation, and
beginning framing the addition. American
Four-Square III
Finishing
framing the addition and beginning framing interior walls, installing new windows
and upgrading existing windows, and showing viewers how the hot-water heating
is converted to a ducted HVAC system. American
Four-Square IV
Insulating
and installing baffles in the roof. Contractors come to install the new HVAC system,
and drywall is delivered for the new addition. American
Four-Square V
Contractors
hang and mud drywall. They prime walls, install ceiling beams and start on the
kitchen cabinets. American
Four-Square VI
Matching
new flooring and trim to what already exists in the house. Installing pre-finished
wood flooring, and finishing the windows with custom-milled trim. American
Four-Square VII
Finishing
up the trim details around the windows and doors. Installing the back door, getting
the countertops measured, and putting in some cans for the recessed lights.
American
Four-Square VIII
Visiting
the wood shop where the trim and custom cabinets are made. Meanwhile, the contractors
progress work on the trim and cabinets, and the roofing. American
Four-Square IX
Installing
some unique tile for the bathroom floors and walls, and bathroom and kitchen backsplashes.
Installing some door hardware and getting the solid surface countertops installed.
American
Four-Square X
Wrapping
up the last details for this addition project. Finishing appliances in the kitchen,
fixtures and countertops in the bathrooms, and wallpaper and light fixtures throughout
the house. American
Four-Square XI
Reviewing
the design and construction. Final walk-through focuses on interior finish materials,
including stone, hardware, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and heat registers.
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