| Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Show Index  An
eight-part series going back to the original Prairie
House Remodel project, this time working on the back side of the house to
make this Prairie-style home more family-friendly.
(Series originally broadcast January-March 2001)
Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Foundation and Framing
Dean Johnson and Robin
Hartl begin construction of a one-story addition on the back of a two-story Prairie-style
home. They examine the challenges of moving heavy equipment and materials into
and out of a small, urban back yard without street access. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Windows and Roofing
Dean Johnson and Robin
Hartl install the windows and supervise the installation of the flat roofing.
The heating, plumbing, and electrical work begins.
Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Rough-ins and Insulation
Dean Johnson and
Robin Hartl supervise the plumbing, heating, and electrical work. The walls and
ceilings are insulated. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Exterior and Landscaping
Dean Johnson and
Robin Hartl focus on the exterior surfaces. Stucco and siding are installed. Patios
and other hardscape materials are laid. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Drywall
Drywall is installed in the one-story
addition, revealing the proportions of the new rooms. Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl
examine the combined feel and function of the new space. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Cabinets and Carpentry
Dean Johnson and Robin
Hartl install cabinets in the expanded kitchen and timbered beams in the new family
room. They install additional millwork in the existing dining room to bridge the
new and old sections of the home. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Flooring and Plumbing Fixtures
Dean Johnson
and Robin Hartl install salvaged heart pine flooring in the new kitchen and family
room. Plumbing fixtures are installed in the kitchen and half bath. Prairie
House Remodel-Phase II: Lighting, Appliances, and Final Touches
Dean
Johnson and Robin Hartl move the appliances into the new kitchen, then finish
off the project with lighting and furniture. | 
