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House Addition: Show Index  A
nine-part series building a two-story addition on the back of a 1940's home. The
addition will expand and update the kitchen, create a family room, expand the
master bedroom suite, and add a mudroom.
(Series originally broadcast October-December, 1999)
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House Addition: Getting Started
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl begin
a two-story addition on the back of a 1940's home. The addition will expand and
update the kitchen, create a family room, expand the master bedroom suite, and
add a mudroom. (Part 1 of 9). Brick
House Addition: Framing
Dean
Johnson and Robin Hartl frame up the new addition as they demolish and rebuild
sections of the existing house. (Part 2 of 9). Brick
House Addition: Roofing, Windows and Doors
Dean Johnson and Robin
Hartl "dry in" the addition with roofing felt, sheathing and windows. (Part 3
of 9). Brick
House Addition: Mechanical Systems
While the plumber, HVAC contractor,
electricians, roofers and patio contractor do their jobs, Dean, Robin and Dan
Laabs do exterior trim, interior framing and electronic pre-wiring. (Part 4 of
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House Addition: Siding
The
outside of the addition is finished off with siding, the patio and the roofing.
(Part 5 of 9). Brick
House Addition: Drywall
Last-minute landscaping wraps up the exterior
work on the addition. Doors, wood trim, and ceramic tiles are installed inside.
(Part 6 of 9). Brick
House Addition: Cabinets
Dean, Robin and friend Dan Laabs install
kitchen, pantry and mudroom cabinets and interior doors while the painters coat
the trim and the tilesetter works in the master bathroom. (Part 7 of 9). Brick
House Addition: Flooring
Dean
and Robin finish up the cabinets and get ready for the final weeks of construction,
working aorund the painters, the plumbers and the countertop fabricator. (Part
8 of 9).
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House Addition: Finishing Touches
Dean and Robin wrap up some final details on the construction,
including electric towel warmers, appliances and wood flooring.
(Part 9 of 9).
Decorating
Brick House: Walls and Floors
Dean and Robin finalize decoration choices and construction
details. They get started on light fixtures, window shades, and
the home theater cabinets and audio gear.
Decorating
Brick House: Furnishings
Dean and Robin finish up the final construction odds and ends
in the addition, unpack the furniture, and show off the finished,
remodeled home.
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