Reconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.

The first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.

Bob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.

A staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.

Installing an electrical system and picture windows.

Framing a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.

Applying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.

Installing a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.

Projects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.

Installing a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.

Installing a shower pan and recessed lighting.

Installing a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.

Constructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.

Fan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.

Installing a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.

A pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.

A new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.

Pouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.

European kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.

Tips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.

Landscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.

Building a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.

Furniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.

A final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.