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Hometime is a PBS home improvement television show produced by Hometime Video Publishing, Chaska, Minnesota, in association with WHYY-TV Philadelphia/Wilmington, Delaware, and broadcast on public television and in syndication. It first aired in 1986. In the 1990s, Hometime aired on TLC. Hometime demonstrates both do-it-yourself- and contractor-performed projects, ranging from simple weekend projects to complete homes. Hometime episodes have covered many aspects of home construction and maintenance.
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Episode 1 - Stone Cottage -- Finishing the Trim
Release Date: 2011-02-05Varnishing the cherry millwork, applying stone on the basement fireplace and wrapping up the irrigation.
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Episode 2 - Stone Cottage -- Porch Railing
Release Date: 2011-02-12The metal railing gets built, sandblasted, powder coated and installed while the garage walls and ceiling are paneled.
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Episode 3 - Stone Cottage -- Lighting
Release Date: 2011-02-19The recessed lights, hanging lights, and surface-mounted fixtures are installed.
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Episode 4 - Stone Cottage -- Kitchen & Baths
Release Date: 2011-02-26Installation of state-of-the-art lighting controls, undercabinet lights, and mirrors finishes off the kitchen and bathrooms.
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Episode 5 - Recycled Fence
Release Date: 2011-03-05Taking down a tall cedar privacy fence and re-milling the lumber to create a “new” picket fence.
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Episode 6 - Granite Bar Top
Release Date: 2011-03-12Expanding a basement entertainment area with a new island and hand-blown lamp shades.
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Episode 7 - Porch and Rail
Release Date: 2011-03-19A plain vanilla covered porch gets upgraded with hardwood decking and a PVC railing system.
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Episode 8 - Circular Beds
Release Date: 2011-03-26A front yard is redesigned with a circle theme in the planting beds, the patios and the driveway.
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Episode 9 - Stone Cottage -- Lower Level
Release Date: 2011-04-02Finishing the gas fireplace, wet bar tile and workshop walls and ceiling.
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Episode 10 - Stone Cottage -- Storage
Release Date: 2011-04-09Installing cabinets and hanging storage for the garage and the workshop.
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Episode 11 - Stone Cottage -- Carpet
Release Date: 2011-04-16Preparing and installing area rugs, stair runners and wall-to-wall carpet and testing out the new central vacuum.
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Episode 12 - Stone Cottage -- Electronics
Release Date: 2011-04-23Installing and operating the home theater, the lighting control system, and the whole-house audio.
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Episode 13 - Closet Organizers
Release Date: 2011-10-01Hometime explores the storage options for closets and installs a discrete fireplace screen.
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Episode 14 - Wine Cellar
Release Date: 2011-10-08Hometime builds a sophisticated wine cellar racking system and installs a climate control unit.
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Episode 15 - Side Porch
Release Date: 2011-10-15Hometime builds massive decorative wood brackets and gives a new kitchen a test run with a local celebrity chef.
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Episode 16 - Workshop
Release Date: 2011-10-22Sophisticated tool storage systems and a custom workbench.
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Episode 17 - Home Theater
Release Date: 2011-10-29The latest in TV technology and automated controls for entertainment equipment.
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Episode 18 - Outdoor Kitchen Island
Release Date: 2011-11-05Hometime builds an outdoor cooking island and anchors an outdoor lamp post.
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Episode 19 - Built-in Grill
Release Date: 2011-11-12Hometime sets an outdoor grill into a stone and granite island.
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Episode 20 - Mailbox & Flower Box
Release Date: 2011-11-19Thoughtful design and careful carpentry tie mailboxes and a flower box to the architectural style of a home.
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Episode 21 - Cottage Style Expressions
Release Date: 2011-11-26Building full extension drawers, attaching snow guards and exploring a home’s cottage style.
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Episode 22 - Microscapes 1
Release Date: 2011-12-03Hometime helps two neighbors design and begin installing coordinated landscaping on smaller adjacent lots.
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Episode 23 - Microscapes 2
Release Date: 2011-12-10The Hometime team pitches in to help neighbors finish two smaller, coordinated landscapes.
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Episode 24 - Exterior Harmony: Windows
Release Date: 2012-01-14Hometime explores the blending of exterior elements in new home constructions with a focus on windows as well as the installation of a landscape bridge.
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Episode 25 - Exterior Harmony: Roofing
Release Date: 2012-01-21Dean and Miriam frame and deck the new landscape bridge as the home’s roof gets covered with copper and synthetic slate.
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Episode 26 - Exterior Harmony: Siding
Release Date: 2012-01-28The new landscape bridge is ready for railings and a beautiful set of steps as the new home gets a complete system of siding, soffits, fascia and trim.