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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2011
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2011-02-05
Varnishing the cherry millwork, applying stone on the basement fireplace and wrapping up the irrigation.
2011-02-12
The metal railing gets built, sandblasted, powder coated and installed while the garage walls and ceiling are paneled.
2011-02-19
The recessed lights, hanging lights, and surface-mounted fixtures are installed.
2011-02-26
Installation of state-of-the-art lighting controls, undercabinet lights, and mirrors finishes off the kitchen and bathrooms.
2011-03-05
Taking down a tall cedar privacy fence and re-milling the lumber to create a “new” picket fence.
2011-03-12
Expanding a basement entertainment area with a new island and hand-blown lamp shades.
2011-03-19
A plain vanilla covered porch gets upgraded with hardwood decking and a PVC railing system.
2011-03-26
A front yard is redesigned with a circle theme in the planting beds, the patios and the driveway.
2011-04-02
Finishing the gas fireplace, wet bar tile and workshop walls and ceiling.
2011-04-09
Installing cabinets and hanging storage for the garage and the workshop.
2011-04-16
Preparing and installing area rugs, stair runners and wall-to-wall carpet and testing out the new central vacuum.
2011-04-23
Installing and operating the home theater, the lighting control system, and the whole-house audio.
2011-10-01
Hometime explores the storage options for closets and installs a discrete fireplace screen.
2011-10-08
Hometime builds a sophisticated wine cellar racking system and installs a climate control unit.
2011-10-15
Hometime builds massive decorative wood brackets and gives a new kitchen a test run with a local celebrity chef.
2011-10-22
Sophisticated tool storage systems and a custom workbench.
2011-10-29
The latest in TV technology and automated controls for entertainment equipment.
2011-11-05
Hometime builds an outdoor cooking island and anchors an outdoor lamp post.
2011-11-12
Hometime sets an outdoor grill into a stone and granite island.
2011-11-19
Thoughtful design and careful carpentry tie mailboxes and a flower box to the architectural style of a home.
2011-11-26
Building full extension drawers, attaching snow guards and exploring a home’s cottage style.
2011-12-03
Hometime helps two neighbors design and begin installing coordinated landscaping on smaller adjacent lots.
2011-12-10
The Hometime team pitches in to help neighbors finish two smaller, coordinated landscapes.
2012-01-14
Hometime explores the blending of exterior elements in new home constructions with a focus on windows as well as the installation of a landscape bridge.
2012-01-21
Dean and Miriam frame and deck the new landscape bridge as the home’s roof gets covered with copper and synthetic slate.
2012-01-28
The 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.