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S1E4 What is Ranch and Mid-century Architecture?
Ranch style houses became a prominent architectural trend from 1950 to 1970, showcasing modern elements like low-pitched roofs, large windows, and open floor plans. This style reflects the mid-century modern movement, emphasizing family-oriented spaces, particularly in kitchens. Sliding glass doo...
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S2E10 All Moved In & Feels Like Home
A family moves into their newly built home after years of hard work. As they unpack and prepare for a celebration, they focus on creating a space that reflects their lifestyle. Friends and family join in the joy, sharing meals and moments together. With final touches being added, they look forwar...
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S3E15 Festival Preparations and Ongoing Projects
Preparations for a festival involve setup and addressing noise concerns. Work at the Chateau includes mold making and spray application, while flooring progress focuses on installing joists for safety. A gift from Valeria, a water bottle for the pool, adds excitement. Skirting board installation ...
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S1E38 Finale Revealed
The Steve Teak project features a comprehensive tour of a beautifully designed home. It highlights the exterior with reclaimed brick and unique architectural elements, while the interior boasts custom millwork and cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms. Living areas are crafted for comfort, and s...
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S1 E9 - Windows
Windows are essential in home design, merging history with modern needs. The evolution of materials and designs shows a shift from the craftsmanship of pre-1940s windows to contemporary options that often sacrifice quality for cost. Energy efficiency is crucial, with single pane glass favored in ...
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S1E16 Saved Our Roof From Caving This Week
Design updates focus on urgent material purchases and address challenges in house design, particularly for bathrooms and pet distractions. Adjustments to roof framing are necessary to resolve structural deficiencies. The salt box roof style is discussed, emphasizing its unique shape and load dist...
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S2E9 2 Coat Plaster on the Ceilings
The Back Bay project showcases advancements and hurdles in construction. A 3D scanning process is utilized for precise measurements, helping to identify issues and plan effectively. Plastering techniques with blueboard ensure high-quality finishes, while fixed cabinetry dimensions guarantee accur...
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S1E7 Windows are In
A family embarks on a renovation journey of their new home, designed to accommodate their seven-member household. As they run an interior design firm, they use this project to showcase their style and involve their children in the process. Key changes, like new windows, enhance livability, while ...
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S1E5 Uncovering Hidden Features and Design Descions
Gavin and Nicole move from a bustling city to the tranquil west coast of Wales to restore an abandoned small holding. They assess the house's condition, planning extensive renovations after discovering questionable previous repairs. The couple faces challenges clearing out heavy items, while fami...
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S2E4 The Big Reveal
Holiday greetings kick off the celebration of Christmas and the new year, sharing family moments and excitement during the journey to the chateau. Festive wishes accompany a delicious Christmas dinner, with contributions to the cooking highlighted. The focus then shifts to a wallpaper project, di...
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S2E13 Chateau Worlds Collide!!
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S1E3 The Orangery
A family renovates an old house, the Meadow, into their dream home while running an interior design firm. They feel a strong connection to the house and begin construction updates, including window framing and an Orangery addition. Their design philosophy prioritizes personal expression, and they...
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S1E16 Bathroom Renovations
A bathroom renovation uncovers hidden treasures in cupboards, including old newspapers and invoices that tell the chateau's story. Plumbing updates are underway with new hot and cold pipes and toilets being tested. Green travertine tiles are chosen for the bathroom design. Family birthday celebra...
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S3E9 The HVAC System Behind the Home
An advanced HVAC system is installed in a multimillion-dollar home, showcasing teamwork between Mitsubishi and Homans. Key topics include heat load calculations, insulation types, and equipment sizing to prevent humidity issues. The impact of solar heat gain from large windows leads to an upgrade...
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S2E11 Our House is Finished!
A rug collection is created with Rugs USA, involving family in the selection and approval of samples. Designer partnerships are discontinued, but there is hope for future collaborations. The narrative highlights the importance of designing spaces for family life, with winter preparations underway...
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S1E6 Hardwood Flooring, Windows in the Snow
A family embarks on a renovation project at the Meadow, an old house that serves as their design laboratory. They explore various wood flooring options, ultimately selecting an heirloom natural finish. Despite facing delays with window installations, the arrival of historical reproduction windows...
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S1E3 Renovation Fails & Updates
Gavin and Nicole tackle a renovation project in Wales, encountering various challenges along the way. They clean their kitchen and find valuable items, while also involving family in the renovation. Improved internet connectivity enhances their work, but hidden damage surfaces during office setup...
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S3E6 Protecting your finished cabinets during transport
The episode covers the finishing process, focusing on logistics for pickups and drop-offs. It explains how to wrap pieces for protection during transport and secure items in the van. The loading dock experience reveals challenges encountered during loading. Careful management of transporting fini...
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S1E2 Beaded Shaker Cabinet Door with a Jack Miter
Explore the design and construction of a built-in closet system featuring a stylish color scheme of Chantilly lace. The episode covers closet rod installation, storage solutions like bifold doors and docking drawers, and joinery techniques for tight fits. Learn about creating a beaded profile usi...
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S4E15 Remodeling our New Build.. Already?
A series of interior framing projects are detailed, starting with modifications to a laundry nook for appliance accommodation. A storage platform is built above the laundry machines. In the bedroom closet, niches are created for shoe organization. The pantry door is reframed for a pocket door, an...
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S2E1 Building Block Foundation Walls
Foundation preparation starts with moving blocks and gathering materials, using essential masonry tools. A skid steer is crucial for transporting heavy pallets, while laser measurements ensure precision in block placement. Reinforcement techniques, like horizontal wire in mortar joints, enhance s...
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S1 E11 - Flooring
Flooring is essential in home design, especially when blending new builds with historical aesthetics. The choice of materials, like Eastern white pine, reflects regional history. The shift from handmade to machine-made flooring has altered wood characteristics. Timeless design is crucial as trend...
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S2E1 The Chateau is Freezing!
A lovely Sunday includes preparations for a family visit, with decorating and sewing shower curtains. Insulation work is planned for the kitchen and living areas in anticipation of Christmas. A humorous ghost singing adds a light touch. Running in the countryside showcases stunning views and expl...
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How to Build a Front Porch
High-end residential architecture often faces design issues, particularly with columns and porches. Many expensive homes show significant flaws, such as misaligned columns and improper window proportions. The content emphasizes the importance of structural relationships and visual strength in col...