S1E1 The Swiss take sound seriously
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S1E7 Basketball and Pickle-ball Courts
A unique home project emphasizes design and landscaping, showcasing features like pathways, water elements, and an intricate pool design. Excitement builds as a greenhouse is planned, and exterior materials like stone and slate are selected. Inside, construction progresses with cabinet installati...
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S1 E4 The 1908 Italian Revival
An Italian Revival house from 1908 undergoes restoration, showcasing its unique architectural features like iron work and solid construction. A geothermal HVAC system is installed for efficiency. Challenges include preserving historical tile patterns and construction quality, with a focus on wire...
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Why Drywall Replaced Plaster in Homes...
Brent explores the history of sheet rock, tracing its development from the 1920s. He highlights the use of gypsum board and a fibrous material discovered in a 1928 house. The transition from wood lath to drywall is noted as a significant labor-saving innovation. Post-World War II, sheet rock beco...
