The Model Remodel Show: Little Home in Northwest CT

The Model Remodel Show followed the progress of the 2017 Model Remodel project by Professional Remodeler magazine.
Sept. 27, 2019
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The Model Remodel Show followed the progress of the 2017 Model Remodel project by Professional Remodeler magazine. The house was a 1930's hunting cabin that was largely torn down and replaced.

As remodeler Ben Bogie dug further into the old structure, he found more and more water damage, so it seemed quicker and cheaper to just knock down the old house and start clean with new construction.

The project is an excellent example of affordable energy efficiency and easy-to-achieve universal design principles.

 

Episodes of the Model Remodel Show

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A machine, a saw, and some patience beats brute force and a sledgehammer every time
Oct. 14, 2021
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Good kitchen design is universal: it works for people of all ages and abilities. It can also look great
Sept. 22, 2020
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Hands-free kitchen faucet, adjustable shower head, and a self-cleaning toilet
Jan. 28, 2021
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When you're in a hole, start digging
May 2, 2020
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Floor layout and framing, some good news from the building inspector, and a pleasant surprise on the adhesive front
May 30, 2020
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Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck
Nov. 9, 2018
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Watertight membranes and flashings that lock into roof panels mean a durable roof in extreme weather conditions
Sept. 15, 2018
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Roof framing, window options, and a mechanical advantage add up to lower bills and a higher quality home
Aug. 18, 2018
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Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck
Oct. 13, 2018
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Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing
Sept. 22, 2018
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This week we’re taking delivery of the custom shower surround system coming from Caldwell, Idaho at Bestbath Systems.
April 28, 2018
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Making vinyl siding look great by eliminating ugly J-channel
March 10, 2018
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The key to great-looking vinyl is great-looking trimwork (and great-looking vinyl)
Feb. 10, 2018
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A simple and affordable balanced ventilation solution for small tight houses
May 26, 2018
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Raised heel trusses and a sealed roof deck make a fast energy efficient roof system
Jan. 13, 2018
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Putting a window in the hole means sealing around the edges, too
Jan. 22, 2018
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Continuous exterior insulation means smaller studs and higher performance
Nov. 27, 2017

Animations of Model Remodel Details

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Use real trim stock and give some thought to the layout—it will improve the look of your vinyl siding installation 100 percent
Sept. 19, 2024
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The general idea of installing windows is to plug the big hole that you just cut in the wall.
Nov. 7, 2017
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Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly
Sept. 29, 2017
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Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air
Aug. 15, 2017

Jobsite Tips from the Model Remodel Show Jobsite

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Sometimes a blade thickness is waaay more than you need to cut off. If you need to take 1/32 off the end of a board, here's how to do it quickly.
June 6, 2018
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Safe sawblade storage for trucks, trailers, and tool boxes
June 19, 2019
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Drive a nail in the valley and patch it
Jan. 22, 2019
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A drip edge overlapping strategy that won't catch the eye
July 9, 2018
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A saw and a knife that cut rockwool insulation like a 'laser'
March 20, 2018
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Left-, right-, and straight-cutting snips with single- and compound-leverage each have their place on a jobsite
April 17, 2018
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Match the pipe to the pressure
Aug. 1, 2024
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Quality, speed, and safety can work together
April 9, 2018
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Diamonds are ceramic tile cutter's best friend. Ok, they are not, but they sure can improve a sanding pad.
March 23, 2018
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Work WITH thermal properties of a material, not against them
Jan. 26, 2018
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Marking tile and other slippery surfaces
Jan. 23, 2018
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Draw a full-scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind
Nov. 27, 2017
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Mark the trusses before you unbundle them
Dec. 1, 2017
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The trick to better duct sealing? Better planning and glopping it on thick
Dec. 8, 2017
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What's worse than a plumber with a Sawzall? A carpenter who causes it.
Nov. 3, 2017
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How to bend a lock-hem drip edge on a sheet metal brake
Jan. 17, 2018
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Cold tape doesn't stick and hot tape stick like sh—well, you know what it sticks like.
Nov. 22, 2017
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Belt, suspenders, clean underwear, and a long-tail t-shirt just to make sure.
Oct. 30, 2017
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Tie your camera into your cordless tool system
Oct. 25, 2017
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Take your time. Work slow. Be organized. You will get done faster.
Aug. 30, 2017
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Rinse off with cold water before the hot shower.
Sept. 11, 2017

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Ben Bogie and Dan Morrison

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