Seasons & Episodes
The Dorchester House - A Tour of the House
Our host, a Boston designer and builder, tours the dilapidated turn-of the-century house in Dorchester, Massachusetts, t
The Dorchester House - House History and Kitchen Plans
Renovation has begun and the carpenter has find rot in the eaves. The kitchen, one of the hardest remodeling jobs, gets
The Dorchester House - Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall
Work on the house has uncovered some unforeseen problems from the roof to the plumbing, and at a moment, the dream kitch
The Dorchester House - Insulation and Plumbing
It's time to insulate the house, remove the old furnace, and replace it with a new-energy-efficient heating system.
The Dorchester House - Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting
This week the ceilings are leveled and renovated. The bulkhead is repaired and renewed. Our hosts talks about the kitche
The Dorchester House - Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight
How are we going to heat the house? This week our host talks with a heating specialist about baseboard heating, the heat
The Dorchester House - Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work
Plasters, roofers, and carpenters are hard at work. The kitchen walls are plastered, the chimney get some attention, and
The Dorchester House - Insulation, Historic Paint Colors
The insulation and plasterwork are completed. The new kitchen windows are trimmed and finished. A historic preservation
The Dorchester House - Deck Foundation
Work on the deck and its foundation is underway. Our host offers some hints on paint stripping and introduces an alterna
The Dorchester House - Exterior Planning
Our hosts walks through the grounds with a landscape designer and considers the gardening possibilities. The carpenters
The Dorchester House - Flooring Install
Our host demostrates how to lay a parquet kitchen floor. He speaks to a marble expert about the dining room fireplace. T
The Dorchester House - Adding Curb Appeal
The house painter demonstrates how to apply primer. Our host talks about installing an oak floor and sanding floors. A s
The Dorchester House - The Finished Product
A look at the nearly finished product, inside and out. And the finishing touches are put on the picket fence, the deck a
The Newton House - 1
Our host introduces the Bigelow House, a rambling 19th-century hilltop home in Newton, Massachusetts, designed by noted
The Newton House - 2
Our host discusses plans for renovating the barn unit - insulation, demolition and replacing broken windows.
The Newton House - 3
Demolition is nearly complete and our host shows us some of the problems uncovering he's uncovered - including extensive
The Newton House - 4
Our host discusses some of the key decisions to be made about condominium sales. Also, plans are made to install woodbur
The Newton House - 5
We're ready to do some plumbing at the house. Our master carpenter shows us how to pour concrete wall and Tom Wirth, our
The Newton House - 6
The exterminator gives us a top-to-bottom bug check. Professor John Coolidge talks about the architect of the Bigelow Ho
The Newton House - 7
Our host discusses plans for a new, historically compatible five-car garage. The electrician begins wiring and a solar e
The Newton House - 8
Our host and master carpenter gives us a progress report of the house. It's almost time to winterize this energy-guzzlin
The Newton House - 9
All radiators are not created equal. Our host shows us an efficient, aesthetic European version. Our master carpenter is
The Newton House - 10
The south roof gets an ice shield and cedar shingles. The living room wall gets a layer of energy-saving polystyrene boa
The Newton House - 11
This week, our host looks at the wiring needs in the barn; demonstrates lathing and plastering and talks about choosing
The Newton House - 12
Shingling is completed on the south side of the bungalow and the lights are in placed in the main house. Tile setter Cha
The Newton House - 13
What are the best tiles for the master bath? How is the electrical work coming? What type of cabinets should we use in t
The Newton House - 14
It's time to tackle some tough shingling jobs on the turret and roof-top belvedere. We'll also install a skylight, hook
The Newton House - 15
The crawlspace in the barn gets a concrete floor. The main house gets a parquet floor. And we lesson in tile grouting.
The Newton House - 16
Our host sizes up the tree cutting clearing hob outside the Ice House unit. In the barn, he discusses the wood beam fram
The Newton House - 17
Our host reviews plans for interior of the barn unit. In the main house, he decides that some of the floors will have to
The Newton House - 18
Tonight, our host tours the barn and gives more thought to the hardwood floors in the main house. It's also time to sele
The Newton House - 19
This week, our master carpenter installs the unusual floor-to-ceiling triple hung windows; while Charlie, our finish car
The Newton House - 20
The kitchen in the main house gets a ceramic tile floor. The south facade get a glass sunbath. The barn gets a heating a
The Newton House - 21
This week, the old metal garages come down and barn lighting goes in. In the main house, it's time to install the air co
The Newton House - 22
Now that the old garage is gone, plans are made for the new one. Our master carpenter discusses the stairway in the barn
The Newton House - 23
Our houst inspects the custom-made hardwood spiral stairchase in the barn and takes us on a tour of the factory where it
The Newton House - 24
Our host inspects the custom-built kitchen cabinets in the barn and checks the plastering work upstairs. Then landscapin
The Newton House - 25
Things are really shaping up at the Bigelow House! Tonight, the white cedar shingling goes up in the barn greenhouse. In
The Newton House - 26
Our host takes a stroll around the grounds and shows us that the landscaping is well underway. There's also been great p
The Newton House - 27
This Old House is new again! The workmen are gone and the newly renovated Bigelow House is ready and waiting for its new
The Woburn House - 1
Our host introduces you to the newest project - a 1950s ranch-style tract house in Woburn, Massachusetts, that is badly
The Woburn House - 2
It's time to pour the footings for the breezeway/greenhouse between the house and the garage. Then the house gets a high
The Woburn House - 3
Our host assesses the efficiency of the house's heating planet. Our master carpenter builds the framing for the breezewa
The Woburn House - 4
Our host discusses plans for installing a wood burning stove in the family room. Our master carpenter roughs in the new
The Woburn House - 5
Our host shows us how to waterproof a basement and install a wood stove and a free-standing chimney. Our master carpente
The Woburn House - 6
Our host helps install the shower in the new master bathroom. Then he and our master carpenter shows us how to construct
The Woburn House - 7
Our host and our master carpenter tear down the old wood panelling in the basement wreck room. Upstairs, it's time to in
The Woburn House - 8
Our host throws a little light on the subject of wiring the new breezeway. Then he warms up the garage-turned-family roo
The Woburn House - 9
Our master carpenter shows us the right way to dry wall a new room - including important tips on taping and sanding. The
The Woburn House - 10
This old house is beginning to take on a new look. Our host shows us how to trim the windows and doors. He also gives us
The Woburn House - 11
Things are really cooking at the house. Our host is in the kitchen installing the new appliances. Our master carpenter i
The Woburn House - 12
The house's transformation is nearly complete. Our host gives us some pointers on laying a no-wax floor. Then the guys d
The Woburn House - 13
The tract house from the 1950s is now a bright new, energy-efficient home for the 1980's. The guys lead a grand tour of
The Arlington House - 1
Our host takes you on a tour of the newest project - a three-story Greek Revival farmhouse in Arlington, Massachusetts.
The Arlington House - 2
Our host considers the many remodeling possibilities for the old house with architect Jock Gifford and landscape atchite
The Arlington House - 3
Our host brings in the crane and demolition of a portion of the old farmhouse begins. Later, our hosts talks with a slat
The Arlington House - 4
Our host and his crew jack up the garage, relocate it, and consider turning it into a workshop/garden shed. The crew als
The Arlington House - 5
Our host and master carpenter undertake the task of framing in the new 1982 wing of the 1850s Greek Revival farmhouse.
The Arlington House - 6
Our host and crew tackle the insulation of the old farmhouse's new wing.
The Arlington House - 7
Our host and crew assess the old farmhouse's electrical need and update wiring for today's lifestyle.
The Arlington House - 8
Our host and crew shingle the new wing and plaster ceilings in the old portion of the 1850's farmhouse.
The Arlington House - 9
Our host and crew waterproof an exterior deck. Later, he discusses electrical wiring in new and existing walls and talks
The Arlington House - 10
Our host conducts a room-by-room analysis of lighting needs for the old house and visits a lighting showroom to look at
The Arlington House - 11
Our host pays a visit to a prototype exercise room room to get ideas for the old house's new spa and weight room. In the
The Arlington House - 12
Our host and his crew install the whirlpool tub in the bathroom of the master bedroom suite. Next, he tackles the proble
The Arlington House - 13
Our host visits a prototype wine cellar for discussion of storage techniques, lighting and climate control. Later, he tr
The Arlington House - 14
Our host visits Weston Nurseries to select planting materials for the Arlington site. He chooses shrubbery, trees and pl
The Arlington House - 15
Our host travels to to Sturbridge, Massachusetts, for a visit with master cabinetmaker Jack Cronin. Cronin takes us thro
The Arlington House - 16
Our host travels to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a look at El Dorado, a community built around the sun. He explains how the
The Arlington House - 17
Our host discusses the site preparation for and assembly of a redwood hot tub. Later, the crew carries out the tub insta
The Arlington House - 18
Our host discusses the problem of roof damage on the newly expanded dining area. Next, he visits a super-insulated home
The Arlington House - 19
Our host talks with landscape architect Tom Wirth about plans for the farmhouse grounds. Later, the crew begins installa
The Arlington House - 20
Our host welcomes Better Homes and Gardens interior designer Bob Ditmer. Ditmer walks through the Arlington House and ma
The Arlington House - 21
Our host and the crew work outdoors installing the farmhouse's redwood gazebo and stockade fence. In the apartment kitch
The Arlington House - 22
Our host and the crew install Palladian windows on the garage and then outfit the apartment kitchen, Richard Trethewey e
The Arlington House - 23
Our host and the crew install a Palladian window on the garage and then outfit the apartment kitchen with appliances. La
The Arlington House - 24
Our host reviews the installation of a projection television system in the media room and tile in the main kitchen. In t
The Arlington House - 25
Our host walks through the Arlington farmhouse for another look at lighting needs, then discusses mirrors and equipment
The Arlington House - 26
Our host takes a final tour of the fully decorated ""dream house of the 1980s."" Starting on the second floor, he guides
The Brookline House - 1
Our host kicks off the new season with a retrospective look at the first four seasons of This Old House. Combining origi
The Brookline House - 2
The star of this season's the All New This Old House is revealed: an energy-efficient solar home to be built from scratc
The Brookline House - 3
Designer Steven Strong and our host review the design of the new house step-by-step, from conception to final plans. A s
The Brookline House - 4
The work of digging a foundation for the new house begins. When the crew hits a rock ledge, they are forced to drill and
The Brookline House - 5
Our host discusses construction of the foundation for the solar house in Brookline with the crew chief. Later, our host
The Brookline House - 6
Landscape architect Tom Wirth discusses plans for a pool on the new site. Our host inspects the completed footings for t
The Brookline House - 7
Our master carpenter supervises concrete pouring and waterproofing for the foundation of the new house. Later, our host
The Brookline House - 8
At the Brookline site, our host discusses the process of sealing the foundation sill with our master carpenter. Then our
The Brookline House - 9
Our host visits a solar home in Wilton, Connecticut, which utilizes a unique system of window shutters to close off a gl
The Brookline House - 10
The All New This Old House surveys renovation and construction that is revitalizing the heart of Seattle, Washington. Th
The Brookline House - 11
Our host visits an apartment on Boston's historic Symphony Row and a solar home in Concord, New Hampshire. Back in the B
The Brookline House - 12
Our host is in Stamford, Connecticut for a trip to United House Wrecking, the largest salvage yard of its kind on the Ea
The Brookline House - 13
Our host and crew travel to New York City to investigate the reuse of some of its commercial buildings. With the help of
The Brookline House - 14
Our host gives a progress report at the new house site and tours the most exclusive address in the world, The Trump Towe
The Brookline House - 15
Work continues on the new solar home. Our host travels to Green Mountain Cabins in Chester, Vermont for a lookat how log
The Brookline House - 16
After discussing the windows being installed at the new house, our host takes a quick trip to Medford, Wisconsin for a t
The Brookline House - 17
Installation of photovoltaic roof panels begins at the All New This Old House site in Brookline. Our host explains how t
The Brookline House - 18
We visit Ryland Homes, manufacturers of pre-fabricated houses in Columbia, Maryland. Our host tours their factory where
The Brookline House - 19
Our host visits the home of legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. Research Director Don
The Brookline House - 20
We visit to Dallas to investigate another residental building alternative: a home that's computer-designed to offer opti
The Brookline House - 21
Our host and our master carpenter report on the latest construction developments at the new house site in Brookline.
The Brookline House - 22
We travel to Riverside, California for a look at an unusual housing alternative: a computer-designed, moble home park.
The Brookline House - 23
Our host and company are in Hawaii to explore a unique island dwelling.
The Brookline House - 24
The winner of the Metropolitan Home interior design contest is featured.
The Brookline House - 25
The crew puts finishing touches on the solar home in Brookline.
The Brookline House - 26
Our host takes viewers for a grand tour of the completed solar home in the final episode of the season.
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 1
Our host looks into the concept of ""sweat equity"" will fuel the series. The season's first project consists of convert
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 2
While the designs for the new bedroom and bathroom are being finalized, our host and the homeowner look into such detail
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 3
Exterior work for the new bedroom and bathroom gets underway, including framing and sheathing. Our host and our master c
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 4
Work continues on the new bedroom and bathroom, with Rob and Jennifer tackling the job of shingling, including the insta
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 5
The new bathroom begins to take shape, as homeowners Jennifer and Rob install a new fiberglass shower with our host's he
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 6
Accompained by Richard Trethewey, Rob and Jennifer visit a plumbing fixtures store. Later, the bathroom floor is tiled a
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 7
It's time for the finishing touches to be applied to the new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host says goodbye to the w
In and Around Boston - Playground 1
Our host introduces the next set of do-it-yourselfers: Debbie and Dick, homeowners want to create a family entertainment
In and Around Boston - Playground 2
Homeowners Dick and Debbie begin construction on their basement family room by framing, insulating and sheathing the sid
In and Around Boston - Playground 3
The basement family room takes shape as the electrical wiring, wall paneling and suspended ceiling are installed.
In and Around Boston - Playground 4
Our master carpenter offers assistance with the construction of shelves and storage cabinets for the basement entertainm
In and Around Boston - Playground 5
The homeowners call in a mason, install lighting fixtures and welcome interior decorator Joseph Ruggiero from Ethan Alle
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 1
Our host introduces the next set of novice do-it-yourselfers, Meade and Bob of Reading, Massachusetts, who will be addin
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 2
The greenhouse frame ie erected and the window glazing process is demonstrated. Later, quilted shades are installed over
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 3
The homeowners learn how to install plumbing for the greenhouse heating system and how to wire the new addition for elec
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 4
The homeowners get a lesson in carpentry as redwood benches and and shelves for the greenhouse are constructed.
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 1
Our host introduces the next project of the season: a kitchen remodeling. Our host and the homeowners discuss how to upd
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 2
Demolition begins on the kitchen remodeling project when a dumpster is secured. Richard Trethewey gives the homeowners s
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 3
Our host tours the Brosco window manufacturing plant in North Andover, Massachusetts, before installing a bay window in
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 4
The homeowners pick up new kitchen appliances with the help of a professional kitchen designer. Custom-made oak cabinets
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 5
The new kitchen receives a sink and garage disposal system, and tiling techniques are reviewed.
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 6
Finishing touches are applied in the remodeled kitchen. The beech flooring is completed, a wood stove is installed, and
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 1
Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working with
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 2
Experts at the New England Design Center advise our host and the apartment dwellers on choosing fabrics, furnishings and
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 3
Lighting expert Richard Mecher discusses portable lighting fixtures for the apartment. Our host reviews progress in the
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 4
Final details are completed in the apartment, including the installation of state-of-the-art telephone and a personal co
The Newton Cottage - 1
Our host meets with homeowners Linda and Bill to plan the first project: a two-story addition to an 1860s Victorian in N
The Newton Cottage - 2
Final plans for the addition are reviewed with the architects. Then we make an encore visit to the United Wrecking Compa
The Newton Cottage - 3
A hole is dug for the foundation of the new addition, and the slab is poured. Our master carpenter demonstrates the carp
The Newton Cottage - 4
As our host gets into the nuts and bolts of roof installation, the Victorian's homeowners learn the art of shingling. Me
The Newton Cottage - 5
Construction continues with the installation of the staircase. Homeowners insulate the structure and our master carpente
The Newton Cottage - 6
The garage door is installed, while work on the water and heating systems for the new bathroom proceeds with rough plumb
The Newton Cottage - 7
Tile is installed in the new addition. On an excursion to Seattle, Washington, our host looks at a renovated hotel and v
The Newton Cottage - 8
Inside, final electrical work is performed in the new addition and carpet is installed, while outside homeowners nail sh
The Reading Ranch - 1
The second project of the season begins: doubling the living space of a ranch house by raising the roof to create a seco
The Reading Ranch - 2
The project gets underway with demolition of the existing roof and opening of the house. Carpenters race to frame and cl
The Reading Ranch - 3
Construction of the ranch house's new roof is completed, and shingling begins. Our host and the crew visit Hancock Lumbe
The Reading Ranch - 4
Windows are installed in the new second-floor ranch house addition, and our master carpenter discusses the pros and cons
The Reading Ranch - 5
The ranch house's new second floor receives rough electrical wiring and plumbing and a whirlpool tub is installed in the
The Reading Ranch - 6
The exterior of the second-story ranch house addition gets vinyl siding, with commentary by an expert in the field. Mean
The Reading Ranch - 7
We go on an encore field trip to Ryland Homes, Maryland-based manufacturers of prefabricated houses renowned for low cos
The Reading Ranch - 8
Tile work is done in the master bath of the new addition, and new fixtures are installed. With work nearing completion,
The Reading Ranch - 9
Frank mills the pineapple detail typical to garrison colonials. Mary Jane and Frank give our host a tour of the newly-fi
The Melrose House - 1
The third project of the season gets underway, as homeowners Tug and Beth begin planning the remodeling of their attic w
The Melrose House - 2
Our master carpenter prepares Tug's attic for construction. Our host takes viewers on a field trip to Cornerstones, wher
The Melrose House - 3
Work proceeds inside and out on Tug's attic, as the roof is shingled and skylights and windows are installed. Our host i
The Melrose House - 4
The nearly-completed attic renovation is ready to be insulated. Our host sets off for the Lexington Hotel in Chicago, on
The Melrose House - 5
Carpet is laid and finish work completed in Tug and Beth's attic addition. Our host pays a visit to admire the new livin
The Tampa House - 1
This Old House breaks new ground as renovation of a Tampa, Florida, home begins. Our host takes viewers on a tour of the
The Tampa House - 2
New ""heat-shielding"" windows are installed in Paul and Amelia's one-story home, and the house is inspected for termite
The Tampa House - 3
Our host, a Miami native, visits his hometown to admire the award-winning, trend-setting work of Laurinda Spear and Bern
The Tampa House - 4
Construction is completed on Paul and Amelia's house, now graced with lanscaping and a spacious redwood deck. The new ""
The Reading House - 1
Our host reviews last season's projects - including the popular ranch-home makeover - and introduces the new project: th
The Reading House - 2
Architect Scott Finn goes over plans for renovating John and Claire's Cape-style home, and demolition and excavation beg
The Reading House - 3
The mason arrives to work on the footings and foundation of John and Claire's Cape home. Our host then takes viewers to
The Reading House - 4
The guys review progress on the Cape renovation, and then our master carpenter shows how to cut rafters and frame the ro
The Reading House - 5
Our host reviews the progress to date on the renovation of John and Claire's Cape-style home. New windows are installed,
The Reading House - 6
Work on the Cape's mechanical systems begins, as rough plumbing, a central vacuuming system, and wiring for a new securi
The Reading House - 7
Homeowner John shows our host his expertise in the fine points of blueboard. Our master carpenter works on the foundatio
The Reading House - 8
We travel to the New Yankee Workshop to see work begin on custom cabinets for the Cape home, with assistance from a expe
The Reading House - 9
Custom-made kitchen cabinets are installed in John and Claire's home, and Claire turns her attention to the new bathroom
The Reading House - 10
Our host takes a trip to see how the synthetic marble material for the new kitchen countertops is made. Plumbing fixture
The Reading House - 11
The Cape receives new flooring and our host visits Sweeden to tour the factory where this do-it-yourself product is manu
The Reading House - 12
Work on John and Claire's Cape home is completed. Interior designer Bette Rosenberg leads a tour the house, with its new
The Brimfield House - 1
In search of inspiration for a vacation home, our host visits Hyannis on Cape Cod to tour a beach-front home, a luxury c
The Brimfield House - 2
A dowster explains the art of finding water to our host and landover Bob Houde; a well is dug; and a surveyor goes over
The Brimfield House - 3
We visit a vacation home similar to the one being built in Brimfield, and the homeowner meets with architect Jock Giffor
The Brimfield House - 4
Our master carpenter shows us how to install double-hung windows, explains skylight installation and puts a sliding glas
The Brimfield House - 5
Ricard Trethewey pays a visit to Brimfield to discuss the vacation home's heating needs with our host and the homeowner.
The Brimfield House - 6
The vacation home receives interior finishes such as decorative, low-maintenance plywood paneling. Viewers visit our mas
The Brimfield House - 7
An energy-efficient wood-burning stove is installed in the vacation home. Our host larns about the new water purifier. W
The Brimfield House - 8
Our host takes viewers on a tour of the finished vacation home. A flooring expert shows how vinyl floors are installed a
The Phoenix House - 1
This Old House visits Pioneer, Arizona, a typical ""Wild West"" town, and our host meets Phoenix homeowners Tom and Elle
The Phoenix House - 2
Our master carpenter pays a surprise visit to This Old House's Phoenix renovation project, and Tom and Ellen begin work
The Phoenix House - 3
Tom and Ellen's Phoenix home receives exterior insulation and flashing, as well as a typical Southwestern viga and latil
The Phoenix House - 4
The flat roof of Tom and Ellen's Phoenix home is protected with cold membrane roofing, and tiles are laid on the balcony
The Phoenix House - 5
Fixtures are installed in the remodeled bathroom of Tom and Ellen's Phoenix home, and the house receives energy-efficien
The Phoenix House - 6
Awnings and special sun-shade screening are used to protect Tom and Ellen's Phoenix home from the southwestern heat, and
The Westwood House - 1
The ninth season of This Old House gets underway as our host tours the Weatherbee Farm, a 1785 farmhouse, with homeowner
The Westwood House - 2
Our master carpenter assesses the condition of Weatherbee Farm and architect Mary Otis Stevens discusses plans for resto
The Westwood House - 3
Our master carpenter continues to assess the condition of Weatherbee Farm. Architect Mary Otis Stevens shows homeowner C
The Westwood House - 4
Our host and master carpenter discuss the progress of the Weatherbee Farm restoration. Lead removal expert John Vega ins
The Westwood House - 5
Our master carpenter supervises the raising of the wall that finishes enclosing the partially framed new kithcen additio
The Westwood House - 6
Our host and master carpenter install true divided light French doors in Weatherbee Farm's new kitchen addition. Homeown
The Westwood House - 7
Our host gives an update on the progress of the Weatherbee Farm restoration. Windows are installed in the new wing, and
The Westwood House - 8
Our host and master painter Sam Perry of the Edward K. Perry Paint Company discuss the preparation of Weatherbee Farm fo
The Westwood House - 9
Our master carpenter crafts decorative arches for the exterior of the new kitchen addition and installs them over the Fr
The Westwood House - 10
Work starts on the deck railings, and our master carpenter shows our host how to turn decorative bausters on a lathe. Pa
The Westwood House - 11
Exterior work on Weatherbee Farm continues as paint and restoration specialist Sam Perry supervises preparation of the h
The Westwood House - 12
Our host and master painter Sam Perry discuss the progress of Weratherbee Farm's exterior paint work. The new addition i
The Westwood House - 13
Our master carpenter installs barnboard from the old well at one end of the new kitchen addition. Tom McGrath stops by t
The Westwood House - 14
Our host visits a New Hampshire mill, where reproduction shutters are crafted using 19th century equipment. At Weatherbe
The Westwood House - 15
The outside of Weatherbee Farm is the focus, as a stone wall is built in the garden area, work starts on a brick wall. I
The Westwood House - 16
At Weatherbee Farm, landscaping proceeds as shrubs and flowers are planted, and the renovated wellhead is installed. In
The Westwood House - 17
Southern yellow, pine flooring is laid over the new radiant heat system in the Weatherbee Farm's kitchen addition. At ou
The Westwood House - 18
Cast acrylic countertops and sink and hancrafted, custom-made cabinets are installed in Weatherbee Farm's new kitchen ad
The Westwood House - 19
A specialist from the E.K. Perry Paint Company demonstrates the art of sponge painting in Weatherbee Farm's living room.
The Westwood House - 20
Our host leads us on a tour of the finished and decorated Weatherbee Farm with interior designer Jean LeMon. Upstairs, d
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 1
Our host takes viewers to Santa Barbara, California, to meet homeowners Susan and David and tour their 1923 Craftsman bu
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 2
Our host reviews the plans for remodeling Susan and David's bungalow. Demolition of the partially finished attic begins.
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 3
Richard Trethewey introduces Santa Barbara heating and plumbing contractor George Brazil. Framing of the bungalow's new
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 4
Work on the California bungalow continues with the homeowners pitching in. The crew starts shingling the new roof, and o
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 5
Our host gives a progress report on the Craftsman bungalow project and finishing touches are put on the house as tiling
The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 6
Work on Susan and David's Craftsman bungalow is completed, and our host gives viewers through the newly enlarged house,
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 1
Our host tours Lexington real estate with agent June Goodwin, looking at older homes as well as newer construction. We t
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 2
Mary-Van and Jim Sinek discuss expanding their side-by-side, two-family Lexington home with a new addition, which will d
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 3
Our host shows us how to use a laser level, which excavators use to achieve uniform depth for foundation footings. He, o
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 4
Our host and master carpenter meet with Gene Romanelli to discuss foundation footings and begin pouring the concrete gar
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 5
Jim Sinek and the guys remove the interior wall in the living room. Our host meets with concrete specialist Rich Toohey,
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 6
Our host watches demolition in the kitchen, including the removal of the sink and cabinets. Then he and Mary-Van discuss
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 7
After getting a progress report from our host, our master carpenter confers with Tom Silva. Our host then meets with Tom
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 8
The garage is nearly complete and fitted with trim that has been primed before construction. Our host and Mary-Van discu
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 9
Cedar siding arrives and the crew begins to install it. Lighting consultant Dick Metchears meets with our host to discus
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 10
Our host meets with landscape artist Roger Hopkins to check his progress on the granite wall and terrace. Then we visit
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 11
Our host and Tom Wirth look at the new plantings that have arrived at the jobsite. We then check Roger Hopkins' progress
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 12
The crew is busy installing the new decking at the back of the house. Our host meets with zero-clearance fireplace speci
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 13
Our host meets with Tom Wirth to discuss progress on lanscaping. Then we watch as Ken Dickenson puts in the exposed aggr
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 14
The new plantings are in and a vegetable garden fence is put in place. The crew installs wallboard while our host and ou
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 15
Our host and master carpenter discusses how the rain gutters can best divert water away from the fir deck, wooden doors,
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 16
Our host and Jim Sinek discuss the budget. Meanwhile, plastering contractors have begun their work. Our host tries out p
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 17
The guys erect a lamppost in the frontyard. Carpet underlayment is installed in the home office, while the crew also han
The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 18
The crew installs a metal railing on the granite patio using hydrolic cement. We then visit a single-family home develop
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At the front of the house, our host watches Charlie McGongagle put up a permanent drain pipe, while John Silva installs
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Our host and electrical contractor Buddy Bisnaw discuss outlets in the kitchen. Richard Trethewey accepts delivery of a
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When we arrive at the jobsite, we find homeowners Jim and Mary-Van outside painting clapboards. Inside, our host meets t
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The crew installs a new newel post on the main staircase. Then we tour the Morgan Door company, manufacturers of a true
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At the bed and breakfast's enterance, our host and flooring contractor Jeff Hosking discuss refinishing and patching the
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Our host and Tom Silva are hard at work on the fireplace, mounting an new mantel and facing the surround with half-brick
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The Corian countertops are installed in the kitchen. Our host discusses appliances with General Electric appliance desig
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Our host and Joe Ruggiero, editor of Home magazine and an interior decorator, tour the finished house. Richard Trethewey
The Concord House - 1
This Old House returns for its eleventh season with our master carpenter, who introduces the series' new host. The guys
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The guys send homeowners Lynn and Barbara to Nantucket, while they visit a bar that has been remodeled into a home, and
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Timber-frame expert Tedd Benson and the crew dismantle the barn. Homeowners Barbara and Lynn meet with designer Jock Gif
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Down the hill from the building site in Concord, well-driller Dave Haynes prepares to fill a well. The guys work on the
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We travel to Brattleboro, Vermont to take a look at a factory where stress-skin panels are made. After openings for door
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At the Concord site, Tedd Benson and other members of the Timber Framers Guild of North America lead a workshop where st
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The barn's massive frame is put up by hand at an old-fashioned barn-raising, and topped off with a tree for good fortune
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Stress-skin panels are installed over the barn's finished frame, and work on the well is completed.
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Custom-made windows are installed in the Concord barn, and deluxe sklights are that feature one-step installation bring
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A concrete slab is poured in the basement. The crew reviews the progress on the barn renovation.
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The well is connected to the house, and our host discusses the barn's new plumbing system with Richard Trethewey. Mason
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Tom Wirh reviews the progress of the landscaping work. Barbara visits a kitchen design center.
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Richard Trethewey explains the barn's new heating system. Drywalling begins, and an air-exchanger is installed, and land
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Richard Trethewey takes viewers on a tour of a boiler factory in Battenberg, West Germany, where parts of the barn's hig
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A custom stairway is installed in the Concord barn, an we visit Neenah, Wisconsin, to see how the structure was manufact
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Our host takes a side trip to a futuristic show house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where plastic is used in novel ways.
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Terra-cotta tiling begins. The crew cases and frames the doors the doors and windows. We then visit a plant in Western M
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Tiling continues in the in the guest bathroom, while lighting fixtures are installed along the beams in the great space.
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The barn nears completion as wide pine flooring is laid and the kitchen appliances are installed. Richard Trethewey show
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The project draws to a close as Jean Lemmon, editor-in-chief of Country Home magazine, tours the finished barn.
The Santa Fe House - 1
The show travels to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for its newest project: the renovation of a traditional Southwestern adobe hom
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Sharon Woods, co-author of Santa Fe Style, takes viewers on a tour of some notable local houses. At the site, adobe wall
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Traditional kiva (beehive) fireplaces are constructed. Windows and doors are installed.
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Richard Trethewey supervises installation of an in-floor radiant heating system, small wall-mounted air conditioners and
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We visit the Ashfork, Arizona, yard that is suppling the flagstone flooring for the kitchen and library. Back in Santa F
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Marble countertops are installed in the kitchen, and we visit the marble finishing yard in Juarez, Mexico, where they we
The Jamaica Plain House - 1
We begin our 12th season with the restoration of Hazel Briceno's triple-decker, three-family home in Jamaica Plain, Mass
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The guys explore lead paint-health hazards, inspection, and removal.
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The issue of vinyl siding is discussed. Cellulose insulation is blown-in from the interior. A variety of replacement win
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Abel Lopes explains construction of rear porches. Our master carpenter shows us how to install the new replacement windo
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Our master carpenter works on front porch. We get a lesson from the plastering crew on blueboarding. We then tour a Cana
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The guys discuss the basement windows. Landscape architect Tom Wirth makes a preliminary lanscaping survey. The guys go
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Home magazine editor Joe Ruggiero tours the house and discusses with Hazel ideas for interior decorating on a budget. Ou
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A visit to the Charlotte, North Carolina, chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a national organization that provides afforda
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The guys install the new front porch columns and build a railing system. Abel Lopes and Amy Wrigley tour the house to se
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The crew installs the brackets they've built the workshop. The front door is stained and sealed. Hazel and Tom Wirth vis
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Our host tries some sanblasting to get rid of the graffiti on front of the house. Our master carpenter installs some of
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Tom Wirth and Hazel lay out the plants for the front garden and a picket fence is installed. Our master carpenter and Ab
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We tour the vacant city-owned lot across the street with Stephanie Bothwell, senior landscape architect with the City of
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Our host and Amy Wrigley tour two Public Facilities Department houses that will soon be on the market. At the workshop,
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At the house, the guys install the new front door. Hazel's security system is reviewed. Jeff Hosking checks out the stat
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Our master carpenter tiles Hazel's bathroom with vinyl tile, Richard Trethewey gives us a lesson on installing a kitchen
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The guys visit the International Carpetry Apprenticeship Contest in Seattle, Washington. Back in Jamaica Plain, Richard
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The final day. Boston's Mayor Ray Flynn drops by to welcome Hazel to the city and gives her a wreath. Designer Joe Ruggi
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The Wayland House - 1
The 13th season opens with a visit to Hazel Biceno's triple-decker in Jamaica Plain, site of the 12th season's main proj
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Work begins on Kirkside, with Tom Silva and crew beginning to remove the old ashphalt shingles. Our host discusses roof
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The guys and homeowner Chris Hagger discuss Chris' decision to go with architectural-grade shingles on his new roof. On
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The guys begin to dismantle the front portico in preparation for its restoration to its 1888 look. Our host meets George
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Mason Lenny Belleveau teaches us the ins and outs of chimney-top flue dampers from and then checks out the work on the c
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The guys tours the site, looking at the grading and draining work of Herb Brockert. The crew jacks the western facade an
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The crew pours footings for the new portico, and the guys tour the demolished bathroom and kitchen, reviewing framing pl
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Our master carpenter completes the radius frame for the front portico deck, while our general contractor reviews the new
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Our host checks in again with Herb Brockert, who has installed the leaching pits. Middlesex Lead continues prep work on
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Our host shows dry well for perimeter drainage, then catches up with our general contractor, who proposes settting the n
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The guys install a new bulkhead, while Herb Brockert puts in the septic tank, pump chamber and pump. Our host attends th
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Our host reviews rough wiring an plumbing porgies in the kitchen, then checks in with eletrician Paul Kennedy for a disc
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Richard Trethewey shows us a gas company truck that runs on natural gas, then takes us inside to see progress on radiant
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Wallboard arrives by boom truck and our host helps unload it. Electrician Paul Kennedy gives a lesson on how to cut a li
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Tom Silva explains the insulation he's been puting up in the kitchen, and in the master bath. We see a new screw gun the
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A licenced crew removes the two basement oil tanks. Mason Roger Hopkins splits granite for the portico foundation, while
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We meet Sam DeFrost, who points out the features of the new fence. Our master carpenter begins to fit the new portico to
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Richard Trethewey explains ways of preventing pipe freeze-ups. In the kitchen, lighting designer Melissa Guenet and elec
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The final day in Kirkside begins in the steeple of the church, where minister Ken Sawyer gives us a look at the Paul Rev
The London House - 1
This Old House goes to London for its first overseas project. Our host meets wit hhomeowners Jeremy and Carla Vogler -he
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Contractor David Booth introduces us to a ""rag and bone"" man who collects scrap from building sites with his cart and
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The guys start the day with the English crew at breakfast. At the site, they inspect the new beam work with contractor,
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Our host visits the Tower of London and meets a Beefeater and one of the famous ravens. At the flat, site supervisor, Fi
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Made-in-the-U.S.A. windows arrive by air freight on the site, where the council planner has given the Volgers three desi
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The show starts at an ancient stone circle on the Salisbury Plain, then we check progress on the site. Richard Trethewey
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Our master carpenter shows us the details of the new staircase leading up to the flat. Carla goes through the lighting p
The Lexington Ranch - 1
The new season kicks off with a visit to the Haggers at Kirkside in Wayland. The lawn has come in, and the place looks g
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We meet architect Graham Gund in his offices at Bulfinch Square, a historic complex he restored. After a tour of the off
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Architect Graham Gund reveals his plans for the Igoes' ranch, using a model and drawings. The crew begins to file a for
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Our host catches up with homeowners Jan and Brian Igoe, urging them to vacate the premises before the demolition begins.
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Arborist Matt Foti and crew remove a large swamp marple from the site. Tom Silva takes us to see another, simpler ranch
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Lumber arrives on the site, and mason Lenny Belleveau applies a hard cement coating to the above-grade portion of the st
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With the roof demolished, the crew begins to deck over the second floor. The addition is decked over, and our master car
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With framing well underway, homeowner Jan Igoe gives our host a tour of the developing spaces inside the house. He then
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Homeowners Brian and Jan tour the house and see how the kitchen ceiling has been removed. Landscape architect Tom Wirth
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The timber trusses are craned into new place in the new addition, with stress-skin panels following to form the new roof
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The crew prepares an opening to accept a new window. Housewrap is discussed, and inside our general contractor demonstra
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Our host arrives on site to discover stone mason Roger Hopkins at work on the new landscaping. Landacaping architect Tom
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Work continues on the front landscaping, and Tom Wirth gives us a update on the layout. Inside, Richard Trethewey shows
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Our host catches up with Graham Gund as the architect discusses design issues with Jan Igoe. Meanwhile, our master carpe
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The job has suddenly taken a turn for the better, thanks in part to the homeowners' cleanup efforts. The crew installs t
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After a major snowstorm, we arrive on site to find the granite steps installed and Herb Brockert's grading work in the b
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Roger Hopkins puts in the last pieces of the front stairs: flagging made from ""scrap"" granite. Inside, lighting design
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We visit a iron fabrication shop to see how the front railings are being put together. Back at the house, a marble count
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Our host meets up with Jan Igoe to discuss the inadvisability of doing patches in the old floors. In the great room, Jef
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The home stretch. The guys arrive with the entertainment center, and meet up with architect Rick Bechtel, who is started
The Miami House - 1
The crew heads to storm-stricken Maimi, Florida, in search for a house to fix up. After seeing one that is too big a job
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With the wet plaster and carpeting removed from the house, some heretofore hidden features of the house are repealed, in
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Tree cutter Tony Sisto takes down a ded tree, with some difficulty, while our master carpenter checks the installation o
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Our host opens the show at ""Mt. Trashmore"", a collecting point - one of about a dozen in South Dade - for all the debr
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We see progress on the house with general contractor Rick Groden: window patch-in, interior plastering and trim. He then
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The final three days. The painters are hard at work; our master carpenter replaces a window that was broken during const
The Belmont House - 1
The season starts in front of a magnificent example of Victorian architecture, then we visit the Society for the Preserv
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The asbestos removal crew begins to strip the house of shingles, under the watchful eye of a state official. As a prelud
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Our host visits a landfill engineered to accept hazardous waste, such as the asbestos off the side of the Gallants' hous
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The guys meet Dean as he's removing damaged wood shingles, which have been revealed now that the asbsetos siding is off.
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While the guys use a new airgun and lightweight nylon hose to shingle the base of one of the turrets, Dean reviews some
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Dean tries out various ways of removing paint from the window castings - heat gun, heat plane, and chemical strippers. U
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Our host arrives to find the crew getting ready to frame up the gutted kitchen. First, though, the plumbing stack had to
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Our master carpenter rides a horse into the Washakie Wilderness in northwestern Wyoming, where US Forest Service carpent
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Our host visits an eight-color historically accurate paint job west of Boston, under the supervision of SPNEA's Andrea G
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Our master carpenter gives us a tip on hiding nails when shingling, while our general contractor builds a cedar and fir
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In a big day at the jobsite, arborist Matt Foti and his crew cut down four conifers that had been hiding the house and k
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Our host Russell, who is completing the rough wiring in the kitchen. Lighting designer Melissa Guenet reveals her plan f
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We arrive to see the new paint colors going up, while Tom Silva continues to re-detail the porch trim with proper fascia
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Our host meets landscape contractor Roger Cook as he and his crew install a plastic drywell in the cramped space next to
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Our host arrives to find the crew putting down rubber membrane roof on the garage, while homeowner Dean Gallant helps Ro
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Our master carpenter checks out the new retractable awnings, while our host meets storm window installers who are protec
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Our host arrives to find the crew fishing off the last of the porch's historic details, which is was able to duplicate t
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The final days. Our host arrives to find Don Franklin of DeAngelis Iron Work installing a new railing on the front stair
The Honolulu House - 1
The guys padde into Honolulu, Hawaii, to begin an eight show series on the renovation and expansion of homeowner Christi
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The guys start the workday by climbing Diamond Head for a view over the city of Honolulu. At the jobsite, our host meets
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The show opens at the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano crater that is the site of the National Memorial Cementry of the Pac
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The show opens at Hanauma Bay, a sea-filled crater whose marine life attracts thousands of visitors a day, creating a co
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The show begins at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a 1927 beauty known as the Pink Palace, one of the first two luxury hotels
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The show opens at Aloha Tower, built in 1921 and now part of a redevelopment effort by the same gorup that built Baltimo
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Our host opens the show at Halekii heiau, an ancient Hawaiian temple on the island of Maui. Surrounded by an industrial
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The final days in Hawaii. Our host starts the show in Kalapana on the Big Island, where a 1992 lava flow from Kilauea vo
The Acton House - 1
The season begins with a tour of the country's oldest wood-frame house: the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts, bu
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The day begins with the crew moving the old milk shed to another spot on the property. Inside, Richard Trethewey has don
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Homeowner Terry Maitland cuts down a tree to make way for the new foundation, while the crew lays out the excavation lin
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We tour the newly demolished back areas of the house, and see how woefully underframed they are. In preparation for the
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At the site, lumber - conventional and engineered - has arrived, and the crew begins to attach the sill to the foundatio
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The framing crew continues working on the addition; a large steel beam to carry out the upper floor is lowered into plac
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With the addtion weatherweight, its massing is apparement and seems to make a successful match with the old building. In
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Redwood clapboards - finger-jointed and preprimed - start to go on the addition; our general contractor shows us a trick
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As he contemplates installing replacement windows in the original building, our master carpenter explains that it might
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Tom Silva shows us his reroofing progress - stripping of old shingles, plywooding sheathing, new shingles, redge vent. D
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Homeowners Terry and Sima Maitland puzzle over exterior paint colors, settling on a pumpkin for the field and cream for
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Tom Silva tests out the old-fashioned v-shaped gutter he made for the front porch, then takes us on a tour of the house,
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We see Terry busily caulking the battered clapboards of the west gable in preparation for the top coat of paint. Painter
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At in-ground propane tank is installed for cooking and drying. Inside, the wallbaord is up, plaster is going on the ceil
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We arrive to find Jeff Hosking installing the salvaged floorboards he found in a New Hampshire yard. Jeff discusses the
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The crew installs the new front entryway. Kitchen designer Glenn Berger leads a tour of the new kitchen, and our host ta
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Our host arrives to find installer Michael Griffiths laying out a carpet for the master suite. It's made of recycled sod
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The final days. We arrive to find the telephone company burying a new multipair line into the house, leaving the west ga
The Napa Valley House - 1
The crew heads west to California's Napa Valley and Dennis Duffy's circa 1906 farmhouse. Essentially untouched in the la
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Work begins on the Duffy residence, with Jim Nolan's crew tearing off the back porch with a backhoe. We visit architect
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After a period of heavy rains and flooding, Napa Valley - and the jobsite - are a soggy mess. The show opens in sandbagg
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The show start with a visit to Napa Valley's oldest wooden, gravity-fed winery, home of Trefethen Vineyards. At the site
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We check out the mustard plants in a vineyard near the farmhouse before heading over to a very busy jobsite. There, cont
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With remarkable progress at the site, we tour the exterior with Jim Nolan, seeing fir decking, trim details, traditional
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The show opens at Clos Pegase, a winery designed by noted architect Michael Graves. At the site, the rains continue, and
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The final day opens at a scenic overlook on the first clear day in a week. On site, the painters are applying the exteri
The Salem House - 1
The show opens the season with a tour of Salem, Massachusets - the Witch Trials Memorial, the town's formerly bustling w
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Their bid of $205,000 accepted, the Guinees take possession of the house. Our host meets their banker, who explains some
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We visit the island of Nantucket, where architect Ann Beha's firm is expanding and renovated the historic Atheneum, the
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On a hot July day, the crew got the existing children's bath and future master bath. They discover a flooring system tha
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Tom Silva shows us the reframed bathrooms, with floors stiffened by flipping the original joists and sistering on reinfo
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The crew insulates the exterior wall of the kids' bath with blown cellulose. Tom Silva shows us a paint-on bathtub prote
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We arrive to find Mike McManus and his painting crew continuing their prep work, dry scraping and hand sanding, per Boar
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The crew assesses the condition of the clapboards on the back of the building, patching presents a large investment of l
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We arrive to hear some troubling news: Some of the neighbors - not pleased with the Historical Commission's approval of
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Our host recounts the latest Historical Commission meeting, in which the original approval of the carriageway was sent a
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The City of Salem's tree-planting program puts in a Callery pear (pyrus calleryana 'red spire') in fornt of the Guinees'
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Lighting designer Josh Feinstein shows Deborah lighting treatments for the kitchen and living room, while electrician Je
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Our host arrives with news from the latest Historical Commission meeting: a decision on the issue of the carriageway wil
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Our host arrives to see a wallboard delivery truck in action, while inside the wallboard/plaster crew works in the dinin
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Homeowner Kevin Guinee tells us that, for now, they have withdrawn their petition to build a carriageway, citing lack of
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We meet artist Don McKillop, who is painting a portrait of the Guinees' house, while across the street a brick sidewalk
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A historically inspired Federal-style fence is installed to replace the rotting pickets in front of the house. Tom Silva
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The final days. We arrive after a snowstorm to find the front hall floor finished with a faux marble treatment by decora
The Savannah House - 1
This Old House heads south to the historic splendor of Savannah, Georgia, where Mills and Marianne Fleming have purchase
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The show begins with the TOH guys antiquing and then heading over to the jobsite on Monterey Square. With demolition of
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The show opens at Wormsloe Plantation, ruins of a 1736 dwelling on the banks of the Inland Passage and the earliest remn
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The show opens at an architectural salvage shop in downtown Savannah; the proprietress drops by the jobsite to buy some
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The show opens at Fort Pulaski, a Federal fort taken over by Confederate forces early in the Civil War, only to fall to
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The show opens at Congregation Mickve Israel, where Rabbi Belzer takes us on a tour around the 1876 building and shows u
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The show opens with a visit to the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast and a major em
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The final days in Savannah. We visit a preservation expert in charge of saving Pulaski Monument in Monterey Square, whic
The Nantucket House - 1
This Old House sets out for Nantucket the classic way, aboard a Streamship Authority vessel. On island, they tour one of
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The crew starts the work day surf casting with local expert David Goodman (and full-time tile contractor) - and even cat
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The show starts with a visit to Nantucket's Unitarian Universalist church, a beautiful showcase of restrained New Englan
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Our master carpenter goes lobstering with contractor/lobsterman Pierre Garneau, who has a family license to put out 10 t
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The show starts with a visit to Sankaty Head Light, a Coast Guard property of the exposed Eastern edge of the island. Bu
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The show opens with a little clamming, looking for quahogs at a secret location. At the site, we meet designer Jock Giff
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The show begins at Nantucket's Old North Wharf, much of which dates from the early 18th century and site of several smal
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The show opens at Nantucket's Whaling Museum with curator Mike Jehle. At the site, we see the first of two wells being d
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Before heading over to the job site, we visit the 1827 African Meeting House, a former school, church, and meeting house
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A visit to Nantucket's Life-Saving Museum teaches viewers about a key part of the island's maritime past. Meanwhile, the
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The show begins with a visit to the Wharf Rat Club, a collection of old-timers who gather to chat each morning in a form
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Dr. Tim Lepore, the island's leading specialist in tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and babeosis, tells us more abo
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Realtor Hammie Heard shows us around the Dreamland Theatre, a downtown Nantucket landmark. First a Quaker meeting house,
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After a ride out to the beach reservation known as Coatue with with Nantucket Conservation Foundation director Jim Lento
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We visit the Nantucket Marine Lab and its director, Rob Garrison, to see efforts of augment the islande's scallop popula
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Our master carpenter boards the fishing boat of Capt. Tom Mleczko in search of the mighty striped bass and hooks one on
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After a visit to the Milestone Cranberry Bog in time for the October harvest, viewers meet up with Bruce Killen who disc
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The crew starts off the last Nantucket show up to their chest in water, harvesting the succulent bay scallop. At the hou
The Tucson House - 1
This Old House hits Tucson, Arizona, for an eight-part winter project: the renovation and and expansion of Jim and Colle
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The show opens at Casa Cordova, one of the last remaining pieces of early Tucson. Built in 1848 within the original pres
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The show opens with a hike in the natural splendor of Sabino Canyon, in the northern foothills of Tucson. At the house,
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An early moring breakfast at a tradtional Mexican restaurant prepares the crew for a job site abuzz with traditional han
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The show opens with a visit to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where the natural-looking environments are the result o
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Before heading to the job site, we pay a visit to the Air Force's AMARC, a vast collection of mothballed aircraft preser
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After a trip downtown to Tucson's Hotel Congress, built in 1919 and the site of John Dillinger's hideout back in 1934, w
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As the Tucson project enters its final days, our host takes viewers to Biosphere 2 in nearby Oracle. Site of two experim
The Milton House - 1
The show opens in the historic town of Milton, Massachusetts, founded in 1662 and the site of the c. 1725 Colonial home
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Our host arrives to find excavator Herb Brockert preparing to knock down the rotting ell off the barn. The crew salvage
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The show opens with a visit to the top of Great Blue Hill and its historic weather observatory (built in 1885) to view t
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Our master carpenter lays out lines for subslab ductwork in his workshop, and the crew strips off the barn's old shingle
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Our master carpenter's workshop continues to take shape, as Richard Trethewey lays out radiant floor heating tubes over
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A big day on the site: the structural insulated panels for the new workshop are hoisted into place - they, along with a
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The house's new spaces are framed and sheated, giving us a chance to tour the new kitchen and media room. The front faca
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Victory Garden chef Marian Morash and kitchen designer Phil Mossgraber work to refine a plan for the new kitchen, with s
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Our host arrives to find our master carpenter unpacking the new stationary woodworking tools for the workshop; they admi
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Richard Trethewey is on site to see the new gas line being laid and the old oil tanks removed, courtesy of a gas company
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Our master carpenter inspects the new garage doors, made of redwood to look like old-fashioned outswing carriage doors b
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A busy day at the site, as several weather-sensitive jobs are brought to completion. The crew puts in the final touches
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Our host arrives to find the site thick with trucks delivering drywall, cement board, and interior wooden doors. In a ra
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The show opens at the Milton gravesite of Captain John Crehore (born 1694), the builder of the Milton house. At the hous
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The finishes have begun at the Milton project. We see the shellac and wax work painter John Dee is applying to the strip
The Milton House - 16
The show opens to find landscaper Roger Cook and crew putting in a granite block curb around the driveway island to prot
The Milton House - 17
Interior designers begin their work as the construction crew scurries to finish up the job. Painter John Dee uses a wood
The Milton House - 18
The show opens to find Roger Cook and crew laying down a sod lawn and we recieve a one-button key-fob controller demo fr
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The grand finale in Milton, with the house completed furnished with the work of 10 separate decorating teams. We tour th
The San Francisco House - 1
This Old House's team goes to San Francisco to take on a unique project: the conversion of a 1906 church (lately a synag
The San Francisco House - 2
The crew start the workday at the Powell Street cable car turntable, where cars are spun around by hand for the return t
The San Francisco House - 3
The show opens at a spectacular spot: the top of the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, 48 stories above the Bay. At
The San Francisco House - 4
The show opens with a walk through the magnificent Muir Woods, home of the coast redwood, the world's tallest tree. At t
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The crew visits Coloma, California, where the Gold Rush began in 1848, to see Sutter's Mill and try their hands at panni
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Our host visits Alcatraz before heading off to the jobsite, where our master carpenter is hard at work installing the ne
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The final episode on the San Francisco project begins with a visit to the Marin County Civic Center, Frank Lloyd Wright'
The Watertown House - 1
Our 20th year on public television began with the renovation of a circa 1886 Victorian with a large circa 1915 rear addi
The Watertown House - 2
Our host opens the show with a visit to the Watertown Arsenal, now decommissioned and slated for redevelopment into offi
The Watertown House - 3
The crew begins to dismantle the grand oak staircase as the house's new floorplan comes into focus - seen in a vitural-r
The Watertown House - 4
As a professionally installed scaffolding system rises up to the roof ridge, landscape archtect Clarissa Rowe walks arou
The Watertown House - 5
The landscape work begins with landscaper Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti marking trees slated for pruning or renoval
The Watertown House - 6
The team's work to complete the reframing of the second floor starts with the use of engineered lumber, which makes for
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The show opens with a walk along a newly restored natural corridor lining the banks of the Charles River in Watertown. T
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A Dig Safe representative is on site to explain the nonprofit organization's function: to notify all utilities of impend
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Entomologist and pest control contractor Steve Marken takes us on a termite-damage tour of the house, pointed out the co
The Watertown House - 10
Roger Cook and Christian Bilodeau plant 30-foot evergreens as a screen in the backyard, using Christian's tree spade. To
The Watertown House - 11
The This Old House team installs a zero-clearance fireplace with a handsome cast-iron firebox. Window rehabilitation spe
The Watertown House - 12
A busy day on site: the back decking is coming along with a new undermount system. The insulation crew is hard at work i
The Watertown House - 13
Exterior painting by Steve Kiernan and crew is underway out back, as is the erection of a white cedar combination fence
The Watertown House - 14
The show opens with a plumbing and heating tour of the basement, with stops at: a pressure-reducing valve that steps dow
The Watertown House - 15
A huge drywall goes in under the front lawn to handle water pumped out of the basement slump, and chimney specialist Mar
The Watertown House - 16
The This Old House team shop for lunch supplies at Eastern Lamejun Bakery, one of the oldest Middle Eastern grocery stor
The Watertown House - 17
Our host arrives on site to find the building's exterior nearly complete: the new paint scheme is on, the copper gutter
The Watertown House - 18
Our host arrives to find Roger Cook and crew installing sod on the front lawn, while inside painting contractor Steve Ki
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The final days of the Watertown project start with Richard Trethewey's tour of the completed kitchen, complete with stai
The Key West House - 1
Our host and master carpenter find paradise at the end of the famed U.S. Route 1 - Key West, Florida. Along the island's
The Key West House - 2
After catching the famous Mallory Square sunset the evening before, the This Old House team gets to work, first checking
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The show opens at one of Key West's most popular destinations, Harry Truman's ""Little White House,"" where the Presiden
The Key West House - 4
The show opens at Truman Annex, a planned community on land that was formerly Key West's naval station. Later in the sho
The Key West House - 5
The show opens at Key West's biggest industries - cruise ships. The This Old House team takes a tour of Carnival's Ecsta
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Just as they're getting used to all the sunshine, the crew realizes it's almost time to wrap up the Key West project. Th
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On our last day in Key West, viewers get a look at the new pool, its cleaning system and the heat pump that both heats a
The Billerica House - 1
The new season starts with a visit to Chub Whitten's Colonial home in Ipswitch, Massachusetts, that we toured at the beg
The Billerica House - 2
We visit the Billerica Fire Dept. to hear what it was like to fight the Silva fire, and how it might have been prevented
The Billerica House - 3
Tom recounts the day the machines came to tear down Dick and Sandra's old house. All that's left is a hole in the ground
The Billerica House - 4
A full month after our last time on site, the foundation is just being completed, the construction schedule having falle
The Billerica House - 5
Homeowner Dick Silva gives a tour of the newly framed up first floor, and Tom Silva shows some of the hallmarks of a goo
The Billerica House - 6
Homeowner Dick Silva gives a tour of the framed and sheated house and reports that he and Sandra have recieved a very sa
The Billerica House - 7
The new windows have arrived. They're made from an extruded composive of PVC and sawdust, and we visit Minnesota to see
The Billerica House - 8
Our master carpenter and general contractor take over Dick's Quonset hut to set up a woodorking shop, forcing Dick to ta
The Billerica House - 9
The local electric utility is on site to bring power across the street to a new pole positioned in a discrete spot along
The Billerica House - 10
As our master carpenter sets up the table saw to make a sample raised-panel door for the Silvas to consider for their ne
The Billerica House - 11
The site is abuzz as subcontractors hurry to complete their in-wall work before the insulation truck arrives. Tom Silva
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We arrive at the house to find the last of the wallboard shipment being loaded into the basement. In the rest of the hou
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Landscape contractor Roger Cook and his crew begin to install a stone wall along the driveway, using a split stome from
The Billerica House - 14
We arrive to find Rich in the basement, where the forced air unit for first-floor heating and cooling hangs; the main so
The Billerica House - 15
Master electrician Allen Gallant shows us the workings of the new emergency power generator, a quiet natural-gas-powered
The Billerica House - 16
Paving contractor Don Sloan shows Roger Cook a few different ways to pave the drive: plain black ashphalt with crushed s
The Billerica House - 17
Landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard oversees the placement of the new plants and trees with Roger Cook, while inisde ou
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Our host arrives to see wooden shutter maker Peter Malone and crew installing shutters on the front facade, using tradit
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The final two days in Billerica find Dick returning his beloved Model A truck to the new garage, which is nice and warm
The Santa Barbara House - 1
Our host and master carpenter arrive in sytle, by sailboat, at This Old House's winter project location: Santa Barbara.
The Santa Barbara House - 2
The guys revisit This Old House's winter 1988 Santa Barbara project: Dave and Susan Dickenson's bungalow. Upon arrival a
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We review the progress the crew has made in reframing the expansion of the Santa Barbara bungalow. Then we check out the
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We check out the framing of the Santa Barbara bungalow's new second-story master suite - and take in its stunning views
The Santa Barbara House - 5
We check out the new custom windows, which feature cherry, wood interiors and true divided lights. Then we meet landscap
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The countdown to completion of the Santa Barbara bungalow renovation begins. The elements of the new kitchen arrive, as
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Homeowner Jan Winford finally realizes her dream of 25 years - the renovation of her 1907 bungalow - thanks in part to T
The Charlestown House - 1
The This Old House crew welcomes to the 22nd season of This Old House from the main deck of the beautifully restored USS
The Charlestown House - 2
Host Steve Thomas opens the show from City Square Park, a Charlestown, Massachusetts, landmark that once was overshadowe
The Charlestown House - 3
The Charlestown townhouse can be found on the route of one of the country's oldest parades, the Bunker Hill Day Parade.
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Steve Thomas can be found opening the show from Boston Harbor again, this time aboard the STS Sagres, the stunning Portu
The Charlestown House - 5
Hard rain doesn't appear to hold back progress on the Charlestown renovation. Dan climbs the new scaffolding to take in
The Charlestown House - 6
Steve and Tom commute to the Charlestown job site in style - about Tom's boat. They arrive on site to find landscape con
The Charlestown House - 7
Host Steve Thomas recaps with homeowner Dan Beliveau the recent Boston Zoning Board of Appeals decision that gives the g
The Charlestown House - 8
The work continues in Charlestown as steps are taken to make the fireplace and chimneys safe for wood buring fires. Our
The Charlestown House - 9
The Beliveaus' townhouse affords a few views of Boston Harbor, which is a working port. Ships of all shapes and sizes st
The Charlestown House - 10
The basement of This Old House's Charlestown project continues to be transformed into two bedrooms for the rental unit.
The Charlestown House - 11
The transformation of the Charlestown project house is coming alomg according to plan, including the metal sprial stairc
The Charlestown House - 12
The Charlestown project house will retain many of its original 1865 details, but many of the crumbling brownstone lintel
The Charlestown House - 13
The Charlestown project continues to be transformed into two distinct living spaces, the rental apartment and the Belive
The Charlestown House - 14
Steve sees landscaping progress with Roger, including a tumbled concrete wall that's almost done, paversgoing down. Insi
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Steve arrives to find a temporary metal door in the enrty and goes in to see how John Dee is stripping and refinishing t
The Charlestown House - 16
The single-lever kitchen faucet is one of the most familiar pieces of American plumbing. This Old House plumbing and hea
The Charlestown House - 17
The Charlestown project enters the homestretch, and there is evidence throughout the house that the end is in sight. The
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The final days in Charlestown. The This Old House team works its way through the checklist of finishes. Period lighting
The West Palm Beach House - 1
Destination: West Palm Beach! With the allure of costal breezes, warm Florida sand, political intrigue, and 16 historica
The West Palm Beach House - 2
Work begins in earnest on Rob Thompson's 1925 Mediterranean Revival-style home in West Palm Beach, Florida. General cont
The West Palm Beach House - 3
As hurricanes are a serious threat to houses in Southern Florida, precautions are taken to help the buildings survive th
The West Palm Beach House - 4
Host Steve Thomas checks in with homeowner Rob Thompson as renovation work continues on the West Palm Beach project hous
The West Palm Beach House - 5
The transformation process continues at the West Palm Beach project house, and now it's decision time. General contracto
The West Palm Beach House - 6
Host Steve Thomas learns more about West Palm Beach's story from former mayor Nancy Graham as they tour City Place, a ne
The West Palm Beach House - 7
With just a few weeks left to go until the project house in West Palm Beach is completed, our team surveys the progress.
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It's the finale of This Old House's West Palm Beach project. Our team checks on the remaining details including the fini
The Manchester House - 1
Steve and our master carpenter approach the latest project house by water, finding a convenient dock at the base of the
The Manchester House - 2
The day starts off with the landscaping works of Roger Cook. He and his crew cut down a few trees that were threatening
The Manchester House - 3
Steve sees the seaside public rotunda and ""chowder house"" our subject property looks out on, with Manchester Historica
The Manchester House - 4
With the new concrete walls poured, it's time to damp-proof them, just one more in a series of tasks that adds up to nea
The Manchester House - 5
The foundation has been backfilled and carpenters are busy putting up the forms for the new terrace. Inside, the area fo
The Manchester House - 6
Steve finds our master carpenter in the new jobsite office trailer, complete with secure storage - good for keeping pape
The Manchester House - 7
Steve tries his hand at driving the jobsite forklift, successfully (if shakily) delivering a load of plywood to the thir
The Manchester House - 8
Our new roof is going on, and our master carpenter talks to roofing contractor Mark Mulloy about the system: decking, bi
The Manchester House - 9
Steve sees the progress on the new addition, including a roof joist system of 1 x 12 LVLs, necessitated by the room's hi
The Manchester House - 10
Steve begins the show in a municipal parking lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where once stood a beautiful 250-year-old Ge
The Manchester House - 11
From the shoreline, Steve sees the rapidly improving look of the house, which has now regained its missing wing and dorm
The Manchester House - 12
There's been major progress on the job, as Steve sees the new bays and porch deck on the sea side of the house, Tommy an
The Manchester House - 13
Roger Cook and crew have begun to tear up the old asphalt driveway in preparation for a newly configured one. Painter Jo
The Manchester House - 14
Our master carpenter sees how the faulty east chimney has been fixed by specialist Mark Schaub and his crew: the game ro
The Manchester House - 15
The last of the ipe decking is arrived, Steve and our master carpenter check out the installation method on the front de
The Manchester House - 16
The last of the wallbaord has arrived, including 1/4"" bendable board for the music room's curved ceiling. Lighting desi
The Manchester House - 17
Steve drived down to the house, checking out the newly open vistas of the house and yard through the newly bare trees al
The Manchester House - 18
The new spa arrives on the back of the truck; placed on concrete pad, plugged in and filled with a hose, it's soon open
The Manchester House - 19
Roger Cook and crew enclose the new spa in veneer stone, while inside homeowner Janet McCue has roped two friends into h
The Manchester House - 20
An asphalt grinder makes quick work of the old driveway, truning blacktop into a gravel mix that will serve as a bed for
The Manchester House - 21
Roger Cook mulches the planting areas around the finished spa; bushes will give it some privacy. In the dining room, Tom
The Manchester House - 22
In the music room, our master carpenter begins to install the first pieces of inglenook, while Steve gets a look at the
The Manchester House - 23
Mud season has arrived early in Manchester, and Steve pulls our producer out of the mud to start the show. In the mudroo
The Manchester House - 24
As our completion deadline draws near, the house is abuzz with activity. Flooring contractor Pat Hunt installs a lazer-c
The Manchester House - 25
A last arrival by boat reveals to Steve and our master carpenter how far we've come from the plain shingled box we found
The Manchester House - 26
The final days in Manchester begin with a look at the smoke detectors - specialist Greg Smizer explains to Steve mainten
The Winchester House - 1
Host Steve Thomas recreates a homeward commute from the 1920s, returning by train to Winchester, Massachusetts, a town t
The Winchester House - 2
Host Steve Thomas checks in with general contractor Tom Silva and painting contractor Jim Clark, who are busy testing me
The Winchester House - 3
Master carpenter Norm Abram arrives on site to find the demo crew suspended over the roof dismantling the top of the unu
The Winchester House - 4
Host Steve Thomas lends carpenter Charlie Silva a hand in slowly jacking up the second floor, then general contractor To
The Winchester House - 5
It's time to begin excavation on the new Kitchen foundation! Excavater Jeff Dervin brings in a backhoe to knock down the
The Winchester House - 6
Contractor Mark Dimeo uses a 30"" diamond blade to cut a new doorway into the existing basement foundation. Host Steve T
The Winchester House - 7
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows host Steve Thomas the new foundation for the kitchen addition and explains how to prop
The Winchester House - 8
Chimney specialist Mark Schaub meets up with host Steve Thomas in the Winchester living room and shows him why the chimn
The Winchester House - 9
Host Steve Thomas finds homeowner Kim Whittemore experimenting with Colonial Revival paint colors on the front of the Wi
The Winchester House - 10
Host Steve Thomas arrives at the Winchester house to find a surpirse in the backyard: the house to the rear is fully exp
The Winchester House - 11
The Winchester kitchen addition is nearly complete, and general contractor Tom Silva installs the last of the new histor
The Winchester House - 12
Using a 70"" tree spade mounted on a front-end loader, landscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti remove a h
The Winchester House - 13
With the weather turning cooler, Steve finds painting contractor Jim Clark under pressure to finish the exterior paintin
The Winchester House - 14
Steve arrives to find Roger out front hauling away the last of the dismantled driveway. Inside, Steve finds a recovering
The Winchester House - 15
Steve visits Middlesex Fells Reservation - a 3-mile by 3-mile park shared by five suburban towns North of Boston - and c
The Winchester House - 16
With Steve away on assignment, Norm arrives to find Roger unloading and inspecting the last delivery from the garden cen
The Winchester House - 17
In the second-to-last show, Steve and homeowner Kim Whittemore test-drive the new stainless steel appliances. Norm meets
The Winchester House - 18
In the final show, Steve checks out the new garage storage system, including diamond-plated cabinets, toolboxes, and ada
The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen - 1
For the first time ever, This Old House let viewers choose the project. A nationwide Dream Kitchen search culminated in
The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen - 2
The day begins in Lake Forest's historic Market Square. Built in 1916 by Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, the sq
The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen - 3
The Lake Forest project is well under way as Norm works in his temporary garage workshop making the bracketed posts to b
The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen - 4
Steve and Norm arrive in Lake Forest to find local carpenters braving the cold, crafting custom cedar siding for the ext
The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen - 5
With temperatures hovering near zero, Steve brings Tom Silva to Lake Forest for the first time. Before heading to the pr
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Turning a Garden Shed into a Home - The Concord Cottage
Norm welcomes new host Kevin O'Connor abord with a visit to one of the most ambitious TOH jobs to date, the Manchester-b
Roadblocks to Turning a Former Chicken Coop into a Cottage - The Concord Cottage
Work can't begin at the jobsite until permits are issued, so Kevin takes Janet to meet the Concord building commissioner
Nothing is as Easy as it Looks - The Concord Cottage
Kevin arrives to find the newly issued building permit affixed to the building and work finally getting underway. Holly
It's Starting to Look Like a Cottage - The Concord Cottage
Tom shows Kevin the progress of the new utility trench - a time-consuming and expensive undertaking that (with several t
Electrifying the Little Cottage - The Concord Cottage
Master electrician Allen Gallant installs PVC conduit two feet below the surface of the driveway to allow the 200-amp se
Adding to the Project - The Concord Cottage
Kevin arrives at the project house fresh from a jog around the track at Emerson Field - several acres of playgrounds, te
The Beauty and Challenges of Creating Small Living Spaces - The Concord Cottage
Kevin visits the Concord Museum, which houses one of the oldest collections of Americana in the country, including one o
Residential Window Manufacturing - The Concord Cottage
Norm finds Tom installing exterior trim that looks like wood but is actually cellular PVC and therefore resistant to rot
Charming Touches for the Cottage - The Concord Cottage
Tom shows Kevin how the red cedar sidewall shingles are installed in decorative courses, designed by Holly in a classic
Cottage Living with the Future in Mind - The Concord Cottage
On one of the first cool days of autumn, Kevin arrives to find Roger excavating the jobsite in preparation for the hards
Creating a Safe and Beautiful Home for Elders - The Concord Cottage
Kevin finds Roger inspecting a new shipment of select bluestone from Pennsylvania and cobblestones imported from India.
Access to and Visions of a Beautiful Yard - The Concord Cottage
Kevin and Norm arrive at the jobsite to find the base coat of the driveway down, and the new fancy cut shingles finally
Lots of Activity Outside - The Concord Cottage
Norm at the Concord Cottage during the first snow of the season and finds the bad weather slowing down both the landscap
Custom Details Give the Cottage Personal Touches - The Concord Cottage
Kevin arrives just in time to see the installation of the new fence, trellis, and gate. Then, Stephanie gives Kevin an u
Everyone’s Here to Get the Job Done - The Concord Cottage
It is wall-to-wall subs today! Everyone from the tile guy to the fireplace guy to the painter to the granite-pillar guy
Making and Installing Engineered Flooring - The Concord Cottage
Despite a cold winter chill, today's the day for sod - 12,000 square feet of it, to be exact. Roger shows Kevin the unlo
One Installation After Another - The Concord Cottage
Kevin meets Holly for a look at the exterior details of the cottage, including a pressure-treated southern yellow pine r
Once a Barn, Now a Beautiful Home - The Concord Cottage
It's the big day, and Kevin arrives at the completed cottage in style (circa 1894) on a horse named "Daisy." Roger and N
Sailing the Atlantic for the Next Project in Bermuda - The Bermuda House
With their course set for historic and sunny Bermuda, host Kevin O' Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram set sail aboa
Restoring the Inn with Native Limestone - The Bermuda House
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram open the show in Southampton at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, the highest p
Appreciating a Whole Different Type of Construction - The Bermuda House
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram welcome plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to Bermuda in
Collecting Water - The Bermuda House
Master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor open the show 120 feet below ground exploring the Crystal Caves of B
Making Way for the Custom Built Mantel - The Bermuda House
Master carpenter Norm Abram welcomes general contractor Tom Silva to the island by getting him properly outfitted in the
Challenges and Rewards of Island Building - The Bermuda House
There are only three weeks left on the job, and any materials and products not already aboard a ship to Bermuda are not
Beautiful Finishes Create Beautiful Spaces - The Bermuda House
After welcoming landscape contractor Roger Cook to Bermuda, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram meet wit
Finishing the Project, Bermuda-Style - The Bermuda House
It's the day before the wrap, and host Kevin O'Connor finds homeowner Delaey Robinson believing in miracles, standing in
Celebrating 25 Years of Home Renovation - The Carlisle House
This Old House celebrates 25 years of home renovation by going back to its roots. The season opens with Kevin and Norm t
Appreciating the Past - The Carlisle House
Have house, will renovate! Thanks to an accepted bid, This Old House is now the proud owner of a classic New England far
A Different Kind of Barn Raising - The Carlisle House
Kevin finds Roger clearing land for a much-needed job site parking lot. Architect Jeremiah Eck walks Norm and Kevin thro
Saving Old Barns for New Homes - The Carlisle House
Tom brings in an excavator fitted with a hoe ram to jackhammer away the ledge standing in the way of our new basement. U
Foundation Installation Begins - The Carlisle House
Kevin visits Great Brook Farm State Park, a 1,000-acre park and the last working dairy farm in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
Prefab Systems Speed Things Up - The Carlisle House
Tom uses laminated veneer lumber to make up 40-foot beams that will support the first floor deck of the barn. Kevin meet
Passing on the Trades - The Carlisle House
Detectorist Bob Phillips discovers a cannonball at the job site that may be a souvenir from the war of 1812. Norm shows
Not Your Grandfather's Farmhouse - The Carlisle House
Kevin and Roger meet landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard to review her latest plan for the property, which features th
Envisioning the Kitchen - The Carlisle House
Kevin drives up to find landscaping finally underway and the house is full of 100 newly arrived windows. Stone wall expe
Shaping the Spaces - The Carlisle House
Roger shows Kevin how he's refusing the old foundation capstones as granite steps to connect the two driveways. Mason Mi
Design Elements Make a House Special - The Carlisle House
Kevin finds Tom milling up exterior window castings that look like wood, but are actually made out of cellular PVC mater
Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace - The Carlisle House
With the house just about to go on the market, real estate agent Laura Baliestiero shows Kevin how she plans to present
Digging for Water - The Carlisle House
Kevin opens the show in Concord, Massachusetts, where dozens of stately elm trees once lined Main Street - until Dutch E
Enhancing the Home With Stone and Paint - The Carlisle House
Tom reports that after two days of drilling, the well contractors finally found water - 700 feet down. Norm shows Kevin
Living in a Barn - The Carlisle House
As part of our 25th anniversary season, Kevin returns to the show's first timber frame barn project, the Concord Barn, t
New Technologies for an Old Farmhouse - The Carlisle House
Richard shows Kevin how the utility company will make a new gas connection to the house. Roger brings in paving contract
History of the Greek-Revival - The Carlisle House
Nurseryman Peter Mezzit arrives on site with a truckload of plant material, and (with frost on the ground) it's not a mo
Shutting Out the Cold - The Carlisle House
Despite freezing temperatures, Roger lays down sod in the front yard. Inside the Carlisle farmstead, plastering contract
Keeping It Old - The Carlisle House
Kevin finds Roger and his crew finishing up the bluestone terrace and retaining wall under the protection of a heated te
Prefab Meets Custom - The Carlisle House
Norm learns how the seamless, clog-less gutter system for the barn is fabricated and installed. Flooring contractor Patr
Mantel Troubles - The Carlisle House
In the barn, Norm meets up with chimney specialist Mark Schaub to determine if his oak lintel above the fireplace is tru
Modern Conveniences - The Carlisle House
On the back porch, installer Steve Primack shows Norm the new motorized screen system. Closet designer Marcy Weisburgh s
All the Comforts of Home - The Carlisle House
Norm meets lighting designer Susan Arnold for a look at the modern (but practical) cable lighting system in the kitchen.
Designer Show House - The Carlisle House
The designer show house begins as interior designer Mally Skok welcomes Norm to the dramatic entry hall. In the barn, se
More Designer Show House - The Carlisle House
Kevin and senior design consultant Alexa Hampton continue to explore the designer show house through the work of designe
A Farmhouse for the Next 100 Years - The Carlisle House
Cambridge | A Modern Old House
The new season finds the experts at This Old House in historic Cambridge, Mass., working on a mid-century Modern house f
Cambridge | Modernize, Again
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find homeowner George Mabry moving out and general contractor Tom Silva moving in. With a
Cambridge | Worst-Case Scenario
A week of rain from a springtime Nor'easter hasn't stopped work on the house, nor on the lot. Landscape contractor Roger
Cambridge | Longfellow's House
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram visit the independently owned neighborhood shops of nearby Huron Vil
Cambridge | The Cost of Poor Workmanship
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows Host Kevin O'Connor the newly discovered problems at the project house, most of them c
Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
Master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor open the show at Cambridge Common — the city's oldest public open
Cambridge | Water Damage Brings Opportunity
Host Kevin O'Connor finds master carpenter Norm Abram and homeowner George Mabry discussing the recent water damage in t
Cambridge | Real Stone, Flat Roof
Host Kevin O'Connor opens the show around the corner at Formaggio Kitchen — a world-class gourmet food shop that also
Cambridge | A Water-Feature Welcome
Landscape architect Gregory Lombardi shows host Kevin O'Connor the final design for the entry courtyards and water featu
Cambridge | Creating a Dramatic Entryway
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stop in to a neighborhood institution known as "Mr
Cambridge | Rain Slows Some Progress
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor Mount Auburn Cemetery — America's first landscaped cemetery
Cambridge | Dramatic Staircase
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find exterior coatings specialist Dan Rourke and his crew applying the EIFS finish coat.
Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's installing a pre-fabricated pitched structural foam t
Cambridge | Fine Craftsmanship
Host Kevin O'Connor visits Harvard University to see their preservation efforts on several historic old buildings, inclu
Cambridge | Contemporary Design Elements
Landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the massive bluestone treads on a stringer that appears to "float" over the new wat
Cambridge | Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find general contractor Tom Silva meeting with building inspector Michael Grover. At the
Cambridge | Things Are Coming Together
With only a week left on the project, master carpenter Norm Abram finds general contractor Tom Silva at work on the dram
Cambridge | A Red Box Becomes a Show House
In the garage, master carpenter Norm Abram finds specialist Joe Ferraro installing a new custom garage system. Inside, h
Washington, DC | Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse
Master Carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor travel to Washington, D.C. to help non-profit developer Mi Casa Inc.
Washington, DC | Setbacks Open Up New Ideas
Host Kevin O'Connor visits the National Mall to see how the National Park Service is finishing up nearly 10 years of ren
Washington, DC | Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram grab breakfast with the crew at Saints Paradise Cafeteria, a non-pro
Washington, DC | A Rebuilt Structure
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram open the show at the most visited destination in the Nation's capita
Washington, DC | Beautiful Historic Restorations
Restoration contractor Danny Palousek shows master carpenter Norm Abram how he's repointing and rebuilding the decorativ
Washington, DC | The Outside is Shaping Up, Too
Host Kevin O'Connor meets local Rick Lee for a tour of the most famous block in the neighborhood, the "U Street Corridor
Washington, DC | Surface Finishes
Landscape contractor Roger Cook brings host Kevin O'Connor to the United States Botanic Garden — it's at the base of t
Washington, DC | A Home Saved
Day before the wrap party, master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor visit the Jefferson Memorial. Architect G
East Boston | A Tale of Two Homes
For the first time ever, the experts at This Old House gathered house proposals via www.thisoldhouse.com, and now find t
East Boston | Stucco and Sewer Problems
East Boston | Design and Demolition
Landscape contractor Roger Cook puts homeowner Liz Bagley to work removing the dead privets on her property. Architect C
East Boston | Urban Garden, Asbestos, City Sewer
Landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard shares her strategies for creating a "bold and simple" urban landscape in East Bos
East Boston | Refrigerator, Hot Plate, and Bad Larry
Despite both of their kitchens being gutted, aunt Chris Flynn and her niece Liz Bagley are still bunking in together in
East Boston | Salvage, Chimney, Attic, and the ICA
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and homeowner Chris Flynn haggle with salvage expert Harry James as he pre
East Boston | Ivy Be Gone
Homeowner Chris Flynn takes host Kevin O'Connor to the highest point in East Boston to see the spectacular view of downt
East Boston | Progress, Patching and Packing Up
Host Kevin O'Connor opens the show at Piers Park, a waterfront park in East Boston that gives its residents access to th
East Boston | Local Heroes
Master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor open the show steps away from the project house at a little-known mo
East Boston | On The Waterfront
Out front, the porch story continues as general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor how he is replacing the o
East Boston | Renovating in Eastie
Homeowner Chris Flynn shows master carpenter Norm Abram how she is making do with the makeshift bathroom on the third fl
East Boston | Roofing, Shower Pan, Surge Suppression
The ninety-year-old slate roof could not be saved, so roofing contractor Sean Green and his crew strip off the old slate
East Boston | Patching Walls, Inside and Out
Work begins on the exterior of the building, first by cleaning any old cracks, and then by applying a flexible polyureth
East Boston | Floors in Eastie and at the BSO
While homeowner Liz Bagley works to strip paint off the front door trim, general contractor Tom Silva creates a wood inl
East Boston | Modern, Traditional, and Boston Light
Landscape contractor Roger Cook removes the rest of the old plants and dead lawn to make way for the new, while homeowne
East Boston | Off To The Races
Host Kevin O'Connor visits Suffolk Downs ? the oldest horseracing track in Massachusetts. Landscape architect Stephanie
East Boston | The House With the White Picket Fence
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram arrive to find the landscape coming together with a new fence, sod,
East Boston | Upstairs, Downstairs–Complete!
It's a wrap for the This Old House East Boston project! After a short ride on the Blue Line - the first subway in the wo
Austin; Where Green Building Was Born
Custom cafe shutters; finishing the grout on the glass tile backsplash; boutique look; cottage kitchen and bath.
Austin; Chasing Five Stars
For the first time ever, the experts at This Old House travel to Austin, Texas, to transform an historic bungalow into a
Austin; The Great State of Texas
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram arrive back in Austin, Texas, with a visit to the spring fed pool at
Austin; Trethewey in Texas
After a visit to the Texas State Capitol building, master carpenter Norm Abram sees the standing seam metal roof going o
Austin; Keeping Austin Weird
Host Kevin O'Connor welcomes plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to the "Live Music Capital of the World" with
Austin; Harvesting Water and Wind
Host Kevin O'Connor shows landscape contractor Roger Cook some local color on Austin's Town Lake, while back at the proj
Austin; Green is Good
Despite a crippling ice storm in Texas, work continues at the project house. Builder Bill Moore shows master carpenter N
Austin; Finished House and Five Stars!
Using locally abundant natural materials is considered "green", so we're using local limestone on the front porch wall c
Newton: Move or Improve
The 30th anniversary season of This Old House opens with the crew beginning a small but sophisticated addition to a 1915
Newton: Big Plans
Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva remove the old vinyl siding from the exterior of the house,
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
Host Kevin O'Connor finds general contractor Tom Silva in the backyard prepping the footings for the new porch columns.
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
General contractor Tom Silva removes the temporary support beam that has been holding up the back corner of the house. M
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs 200 running feet of pre-cast concrete to create a retaining wall that will defi
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
After a brief stop at Johnny's Luncheonette for breakfast, host Kevin O'Connor meets paint color specialist Ann Pfaff to
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
Host Kevin O'Connor drives up to the house to find general contractor Tom Silva helping load up a truck for the "Buildin
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stop to see Echo Bridge, a 500-foot long arched st
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
Host Kevin O’Connor sees how landscape contractor Roger Cook is building the fieldstone and mortar sitting wall. Meanw
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
To replace the stairway he removed from the old kitchen, general contractor Tom Silva builds a brand new stairway to the
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
Progress on the home’s exterior painting continues. General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how he is
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
A local nursery brings plants to the house. General contractor Tom Silva addresses some unforeseen rotting problems with
Newton: Getting the Details Right
Host Kevin O’Connor talks with homeowner Paul Friedberg to learn more about Paul’s past as an Olympic fencer. Master
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs sod in the backyard, while host Kevin O’Connor meets engineered stone distrib
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
Host Kevin O’Connor checks out general contractor Tom Silva’s makeshift workshop on the front porch of the house. In
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
In the final episode of the Newton project, host Kevin O’Connor meets lighting designer Susan Arnold to see how she is
New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
For the second project of the season, This Old House travels to New Orleans, Louisiana, to help a fourth-generation resi
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
Back in New Orleans, Kevin meets homeowner Rashida Ferdinand and her architect Rick Fifield for a look at the plans and
New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
Host Kevin O'Connor visits the French Quarter with Vieux Carre Commission Director Lary Hesdorffer to see how one of the
New Orleans | Saints in the City
Master carpenter Norm Abram takes host Kevin O'Connor across the Mississippi River by ferry to Algiers Point, home of th
New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram open the show with a quick visit to the local's alternative to Bourb
New Orleans | Back on Track
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram take a ride through the city of New Orleans with streetcar driver Su
New Orleans | Recovery Continues
Host Kevin O'Connor visits the architectural marvel next door, the Dollut Steamboat house, with its owner, Don Gagnon. B
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook visit a 70-year old tradition on Poydras Street, Mother's Restau
New Orleans | Only In New Orleans
Host Kevin O'Connor meets District Fire Chief Tim McConnell to see how his own firemen are rebuilding 22 damaged firehou
New Orleans | One Small Corner Restored
Host Kevin O'Connor opens the show as the Krewe of Zulu prepares for Mardi Gras. In Holy Cross, landscape contractor Rog
Weston; A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins
Weston; House Plan Virtual Tour
Host Kevin O'Connor drives up to find the old house gone, and general contractor Tom Silva finishing the job by demolish
Weston; Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston to find homeowners Amy & Pete Favat in the backyard, cutting back the spring overg
Weston; Prefabricating Inside and Out
With 75 percent of the new prefabricated house being built in a workshop, host Kevin O'Connor opens the show at Bensonwo
Weston; Raising in the Rain
Homeowners Amy and Pete Favat are on site in Weston for the first day of "raising" their new house but the excitement is
Weston; Raising Timbers
The second week of the house raising begins with a ceremonial timberframe raise on the first floor—by hand. The rest o
Weston; Modular Rooms
Two weeks into the new house raising, master carpenter Norm Abram meets architect Chris Adams for a tour of the first an
Weston; Closing Up the House
Three weeks into the new house raising in Weston, Massachusetts, and the building envelope is almost complete. The Benso
Weston; Rock Stars
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston and finds a busload of masons just in from Wisconsin to help with the exterior sto
Weston; Bringing Things Together
On the roof at the project house in Weston, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor the
Weston; Making A Mark
At the project house in Weston, host Kevin O'Connor finds solar energy specialist Jeff Wolfe installing eighteen solar p
Weston; Natural Surfaces and the Latest Appliances
At the project house in Weston, landscape contractor Roger Cook installs granite steps on the entry porch, precast footi
Weston; Keeping it Green Outside
The Favat family takes host Kevin O'Connor to see Land's Sake Farm, a local non-profit farm stand where they can get org
Weston; LEED Requirements
Master carpenter Norm Abram meets with Michelle Moore from the U.S. Green Building Council to learn more about their LEE
Weston; Amy Lends a Hand
At the project house in Weston, landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a berm and fence in the front yard to screen ou
Weston; The Weston Timberframe Complete
At the project house in Weston, landscape contractor Roger Cook tends to the last efforts on the landscaping front, whic
New York City; A This Old House Brownstone in Brooklyn
For the first time in the show's history, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram take This Old House on the
New York City; Classic New York
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook visit Prospect Park, a 585-acre urban oasis unofficially known a
New York City; Preservation & Planning
Host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visit lower New York Harbor, taking in the city sk
New York City; In with the New
After starting the day at nearby Tom's Restaurant, host Kevin O'Connor finds homeowners Kevin Costello and Karen Shen in
New York City; Making it Their Own
At the project house in Brooklyn, homeowner Karen Shen shows master carpenter Norm Abram the progress in the owner's uni
New York City; Restoring and Replacing
At the project house in Brooklyn, host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find local builder Michael Streaman and stair fabricato
New York City; Made In New York
At the project house in Brooklyn, master carpenter Norm Abram learns how local wood refinisher John Thomas is using a fa
New York City; The Dream Team
After a brief visit to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, master carpenter Norm Abram helps local builder Michael Streaman reinstal
New York City; Wood Finishes Restored to Original Brilliance
At the project house in Brooklyn, local builder Michael Streaman reinstalls the beautiful white oak entry doors that wer
New York City; This Brownstone is Beautiful Once Again
With the Brooklyn brownstone nearly complete, master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor arrive to find a bustl
Newton Centre; Welcome to Newton Centre
The 30th anniversary season of This Old House opens with the crew beginning a small but sophisticated addition to a 1915
Newton Centre; Quality, Not Quantity
Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva remove the old vinyl siding from the exterior of the house,
Newton Centre; Work Begins, Homeowners Decide to Stay
Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva discuss the homeowners' decision to stay in the house during constr
Newton Centre; Origins of the Dutch Colonial Revival
Host Kevin O'Connor meets general contractor Tom Silva in the kitchen to see some bizarre and inadequate framing that he
Newton Centre; New Gambrel Addition Takes Shape
Homeowner Gillian Pierce shows host Kevin O'Connor the progress—the first floor family room is entirely framed in, and
Newton Centre; Making Room for New Windows
Work on the Dutch Colonial Revival continues as master carpenter Norm Abram recaps the progress on the addition, then tu
Newton Centre; Pruning Hemlocks and Checking in on This Old House Austin
Landscape contractor Roger Cook welcomes certified arborist Matt Foti to Newton Centre to prune all of the existing heml
Newton Centre; Father and Son Lend a Hand
General contractor Tom Silva replicates the old exterior trim details around the new windows in the addition using cellu
Newton Centre; Radiant Heat, Two Ways
General contractor Tom Silva enlists homeowner Gillian Pierce to help him fabricate the new decorative bracket that will
Newton Centre; Inspired Openings and Insulating the House
To replace the stairway he removed from the old kitchen, general contractor Tom Silva builds a brand new stairway to the
Newton Centre; Never Paint Again
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives at the house and finds that preparation for the exterior paint job is well underway. Homeown
Newton Centre; Stone, Tile and Oak Finishes
Host Kevin O'Connor lends a hand as general contractor Tom Silva builds a new small deck that will serve to connect the
Newton Centre; The New Kitchen is Coming Together
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives at the house to find that landscape contractor Roger Cook has removed the old driveway and h
Newton Centre; Interior Painting Primer and Fabricating Our New Countertops
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and homeowner Gillian Pierce visit neighbor and gardener Cathy Schneider to take her up
Newton Centre; Is the Island Too Big?
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives at the project house to find a bustling jobsite and the finished countertops arriving. Insid
Newton Centre; The Finished Project
In the final show from Newton Centre, host Kevin O'Connor drives up to find all hands on deck for the last few days of t
Roxbury; Project with Purpose Begins
For the second project of This Old House's 30th Anniversary Season, the crew takes on an issue that's top of mind in the
Roxbury; Mounting Challenges
Master carpenter Norm Abram meets up with general contractor David Lopes to discuss problems he's encountered in the las
Roxbury; More Trouble than We Thought
Master carpenter Norm Abram meets up with general contractor David Lopes to check out the progress that has been made on
Roxbury; Coming Together
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the construction trailer leaving the site, making way for the landscape work to begi
Roxbury; Help From Our Friends
Despite the bitter cold, landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a group of students from YouthBuild Boston to spread
Roxbury; Oak Doors, Fireplace Surround
Host Kevin O'Connor finds carpenter Zo Curet in the front parlor installing a plaster crown molding. This close reproduc
Roxbury; Custom Details
General contractor David Lopes shows Kevin the progress on the puddingstone retaining walls and front entrances at our R
Roxbury; Roxbury Past and Present
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find landscape contractor Roger Cook on site with the landscape apprentices from YouthBui
Roxbury; Looking Back and Looking Ahead
With just one week left in Roxbury, tile contractor Angelo McRae shows Kevin how to install meshed white subway tiles wi
Roxbury; One Less Foreclosure in Boston
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the job nearing completion thanks to the dedication of general contractor David Lope
Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River
This Old House opens a brand new season by helping the Sharma family renovate their 1940's house on Boston's famous Char
Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges
Landscape contractor Roger Cook preps for the new foundation of the entry hall by removing the old overgrown and badly p
Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure
The morning starts with the arrival of a 17-foot-long steel beam that weighs 900 pounds. It will carry the load of the h
Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find most of the demolition complete, and the house entirely opened up. General contracto
Auburndale; A New Approach to the House
Master carpenter Norm Abram meets homeowner Allison Sharma to review progress and see the new front entry and framed up
Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons
Work continues on the Auburndale project, as general contractor Tom Silva and master carpenter Norm Abram frame the flat
Auburndale; Progress On All Levels
In the basement, host Kevin O'Connor finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey finishing up the installation o
Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door
Halfway through the renovation in Auburndale, master carpenter Norm Abram lends general contractor Tom Silva a hand patc
Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find work on the exterior progressing in the front, while out back, general contractor To
Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour
Host Kevin O'Connor meets landscape designer Jen Nawada Evans to see her plan for opening up the front yard while also c
Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find landscape contractor Roger Cook overseeing the crew that is setting the footings for
Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products
On site at the Auburndale project, the transformation of the back of the house is almost complete. Up on the deck, gener
Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find landscape contractor Roger Cook getting ready to install nine tons of rustic Pennsyl
Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find pergola contractor Mark Bushway and his crew installing the new custom pergola in fr
Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the wood island top being installed, and fabricator Paul Grothouse is on hand to sho
Auburndale; Transformation Complete!
In the last episode of the Auburndale project, master electrician Allen Gallant finishes up the exterior low-voltage lig
Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost
For the second project of the season This Old House goes Hollywood with the first ever renovation project in the Los Ang
Los Angeles; Only in LA
Master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor stop by one of LA's major movie studios to find homeowner Kurt Albre
Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story
Back in Los Angeles, host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the new clay roof tiles on site as well as the custom windows a
Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake
Master carpenter Norm Abram arrives to find site supervisor Angel Leon wrestling with the latest challenge of the projec
Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?
At the project house, exterior work has been delayed due to four weeks of record setting rains in Southern California. I
Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
Host Kevin O'Connor checks in with homeowner Mary Blee, whose pregnancy has kept her away from the construction dust for
Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood
Host Kevin O'Connor gets a rare, up-close look at the Hollywood Sign with the man in charge of preserving it, Chris Baum
Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Plaster specialist Alfonso Garcia shows host Kevin O'Connor how he is wrapping the kitchen cabinets in plaster for a loo
Los Angeles; More Spanish Style
Landscape designer Melanie Williams shows host Kevin O'Connor the progress in the front yard and how landscape contracto
Los Angeles; So Long To Silver Lake
Work on the Los Angeles project wraps up with the finishing touches both outside and in. Plaster specialist Alfonso Garc
Bedford | Welcome to the Bedford Project
Work begins on a 300-year-old farmstead.
Bedford | And the Work Begins
The crew transplantis shrubs and plants to a safe place until the job is complete. They also clear small trees and over
Bedford | Work on the Addition Begins
The crew removes old clapboards and opens up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement
Bedford | New Entrance, Old Bricks
Framing up the new roof that will overlay the existing roof; repairing the exterior chimney; weaving in bricks.
Bedford | Yard and New Gable Wall
Work begins on clearing the backyard. The crew assembles and raises the gable wall for the family room addition and rep
Bedford | New Space Revealed
The family room addition is framed up and sheathed. The crew installs new post supports in the kitchen accommodate a ne
Bedford | Insulation, Roofing
The crew tops off cellulose insulation in walls, builds raised beds out of fieldstone, and waterproofs the roof.
Bedford | Kitchen Inspiration
General contractor Tom Silva replaces a rotted post. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored
Bedford | A New Driveway
General contractor Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps remo
Bedford | Interior Design Ideas
Tom and Norm rebuild the front door surround to eliminate rot. Roger oversees deep root injections to amend and aerate s
Bedford | Milestones In and Out
Roger Installs a 3,000-pound slab of reclaimed granite for the front step. The crew installs new windows in the addition
Bedford | A Major Milestone
The crew installs decorative timbers in the new family room along with an A/C condenser. Tom and Kevin fasten mahogany
Bedford | On the Right Path
Roger uses old-style bricks for a winding entry path. The crew works to fit a modern kitchen into an ell from the 1700s
Bedford | Doors and Tabletops
The crew restores the panel front door with flexible epoxy and new paint. The new marble island top hides a secret featu
Bedford | Final Touches
The crew finishes the driveway and installs a new LED strip light at the old fireplace. The home gets a Colonial-inspir
Bedford | Final Reveal
Roger installs new and old plant material. The crew puts the finishing touches on the kitchen by installing ceramic back
Barrington; An Introduction
As the next project starts, demolition begins on the 1950s porch addition and the first floor is gutted.
Barrington; Hurricane Irene
The crew prepares the house for Hurricane Irene and begins framing the second floor.
Barrington; Building a Clambake!
Installing windows using a custom copper pan for flashing; installing architectural shingles.
Barrington; A Newport Mansion
Exterior shingles; hydronic system integrated with a solar hot water system on the roof.
Barrington; Coastal Landscape
Installing a custom copper gutter and scupper as well as coastal tolerant and native plants.
Barrington; The Finishes Begin
The Brazilian hardwood garapa is installed on the new deck; red cedar shingles. Red oak flooring and decorative polyuret
Barrington; Cherry Kitchen
Replacing cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway; using cherry veneers in the kitchen; wall cabinets;
Barrington; Wall Dressing
Retractable awning; Saratoga soapstone; light fixtures; electric floor warming system.
Barrington; The Finish Line
Glass tile; installing a garage storage system; cable railing system; installing a gas stove; LED down light.
Barrington; Another Project Wraps
Advanced programmable thermostat; solar shades; dividing the master closet into his and hers spaces; girl's room include
Cambridge 2012: Scandinavian Modern?
Homeowners hope to turn a two-family Victorian-era house into a one-family home.
Cambridge 2012: Deconstruction and Design
Removing a central chimney brick by brick; eco-resale store; removing a sick Norway maple.
Cambridge 2012: Modernizing a Balloon Frame
Relocating a load-bearing partition wall; color choices for the home's exterior; interior styles.
Cambridge 2012: Swedish Style
Ceiling work on the first floor; Swedish style; Skylight for the master suite.
Cambridge 2012: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck
Getting Around Cambridge. Removing steps to roof deck; keeping ducts out of roof rafter bays; hiding the air handler.
Cambridge 2012: Exterior Improvements
Exterior Improvements. Repointing the old brick foundation; repairing the front porch; rebuilding the rotted historic po
Cambridge 2012: Old and New in Harmony
Old and New in Harmony. Replacing the concrete front walk with a new bluestone design; modifications for replacement win
Cambridge 2012: Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat
After a taste of the local Japan Town, host Kevin O'Connor meets Vito Bucco, a 60-year veteran of the plastering trade.
Cambridge 2012: Gutters, Range, Fireplace
Norm and Kevin arrive to find the painters putting up a tinted primer with airless sprayers, turning the house from a bl
Cambridge 2012: Swedish Design Details
Norm drives up to find the paint job and the gutters complete, and the effect of the yellow, white and black with the co
Cambridge 2012: Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls
In the side yard, Roger installs two new sets of granite steps to access the old deck. Tom shows Kevin how he's making a
Cambridge 2012: Drywells, Kitchen Design, Deck Tiles
Kevin meets proprietor Jack Woker at his record store in Porter Square to see why people still love and appreciate vinta
Cambridge 2012: Hearthstone, Butcher Block Island
Kevin arrives to find Roger putting in the plants before the weather turns. He's using a mixture of traditional plants a
Cambridge 2012: Secondary Spaces
Finishing the driveway, walk-in closets, home automation, and wallpaper; building a workbench.
Cambridge 2012: The Big Finish
Granite posts; vintage doorbell in the foyer.
Essex 2012/13 Part 1: A Cottage in the Woods
The second project of the season finds Norm and Kevin back on Cape Ann, this time in the scenic riverside town of Essex,
Essex 2012/13 Part 2: Human Centered Design, Demolition
Kevin heads downtown to Boston to the Institute for Human Centered Design to see how good design can make living easier
Essex 2012/13 Part 3: One-Level Living
With the main framing complete, Tom shows Kevin where water infiltration has damaged the house, what he's doing to repai
Essex 2012/13 Part 4: Water Feature and Geothermal, Demolition
Roger meets aquatic systems specialist Yorgos Gregory to learn about our existing and neglected water feature and to see
Essex 2012/13 Part 5: Cottage Style
Norm arrives to find the new windows on site and largely installed. Tom shows him how they matched the original casement
Essex 2012/13 Part 6: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods
Kevin and Roger dig the Essex clamming scene out on the flats, then are regaled with some world-famous fried clams where
Essex 2012/13 Part 7: Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic
Inside our Essex cottage, insulation is in and drywall is going up. Tom shows Kevin the progress and they meet drywall i
Essex 2012/13 Part 8: Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard
Norm visits the last shipyard still located in Essex, Mass. A home that was restored with accessible retrofits is toured
Essex 2012/13 Part 9: Tiling, Floor Stains
Exterior details are added to the sunroom; the historic look of the original cottage is revived with parged plaster, sal
Essex 2012/13 Part 10: Design for Everyone
Completing the geothermal system; installing reclaimed marble tile and hand-painted border tile. Exploring a two-story a
Essex 2012/13 Part 11: A Home for Mom and Dad
The season's final episode tours the cottage after the installation of interior screens and a Dutch door.
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 1: Sandy and the Jersey Shore
For the first time, This Old House takes on three homes at the same time. The team meets the homeowners and discusses re
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 2: Drastic Measures
The team discusses how FEMA impacts building requirements, and foundation options. The Manasquan home is razed. Kevin ta
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 3: Getting to Work
The Mantoloking home is examined from a new angle while the Bay Head house begins framing. The team learns about a innov
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 4: Built for Speed
The show visits the boardwalk at Seaside Heights to view reconstruction. The Bay Head home has a new deck installed. The
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 5: Lines in the Sand
The windows are installed at the Bay Head house. At Point Pleasant a new dinning room is installed in place of the garag
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 6: Go With the Flow
Breakaway walls and flood vents are installed at the Point Pleasant. The work on the modular home continues. What plants
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 7: Stories From Sea Level
Footings are added in Bay Head home. Point Pleasant gets stone veneer, fiber-cement siding and composite decking. Manasq
Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013 Part 8: One Year Later
A tour of the Mantoloking project. And the wrap party for the Jersey Shore projects.
Arlington 2014: Part 1: A New Project
The crew begins work on Italianate-style home originally dating to 1872.
Arlington 2014: Part 2: Old House Discoveries
Richard visits a water tank that has been disguised as a Greek temple. During demolition, the crew finds traces of the p
Arlington 2014: Part 3: Concrete Jungle
Kevin, Norm, Tom, and mason Mark McCullough replace the substandard foundation by pouring a new slab and curb, all while
Arlington 2014: Part 4: Quest for a Dry Basement
Tom joins the home's new roof to the existing. Architect David The architect explains how much change an 200 additional
Arlington 2014: Part 5: Getting to Level
Leveling the ceiling in the kitchen and the floor in the finished basement is explained. An opening for a new window is
Arlington 2014: Part 6: Additional Details
The new kitchen windows are inspected. Cast iron waste pipes are installed with a traditional lead and oakum joint. Outs
Arlington 2014: Part 7: Arlington Heights
Selective tree pruning occurs in the yard. Inside, Richard explains the choice between PEX and copper for water supply
Arlington 2014: Part 8: Italianate Inspiration
Exterior colors are proposed. A tour of a nearby 1870 Italianate style home. Richard shows a more attractive approach to
Arlington 2014: Part 9: Deadliest Old House?
A "Deadliest Catch" star drops by to help with plaster cracks. Making the second floor railing safer.
Arlington 2014: Part 10: Old World New World
Installing steps with ice. More plaster repairs. The use of 3D-printing for home repair. Review of the front porch des
Arlington 2014: Part 11: House vs. Nature
A hydrangea that is damaging the foundation is removed. Painting with red paint. How to keep the basement dry.
Arlington 2014: Part 12: Water Water Everywhere
A visit to Spy Pond in Massachusetts. A new water main is installed. Chestnut flooring is selected. Fiberglass gutters
Arlington 2014: Part 13: Brick, Trim and Tile
A sidewalk is prepared. Custom moldings are installed. Tiles are picked by the homeowner. New doors and countertops ar
Arlington 2014: Part 14: Soapstone, Marble, Oval Picture Frame
Adding the final edge detail to soapstone countertops; cutting down 12-inch marble tiles for wainscoting; oval mirror fr
Arlington 2014: Part 15: Made in the Shade
Installing a custom PVC fence and arbor; creating a marble herringbone pattern in the powder room; grout options for the
Arlington 2014: Part 16: Decorative Details
A teak island top is installed in the kitchen; a vanity top is added to the master bath; an electronics nook is built; t
Arlington 2014: Part 17: Sod, Garbage Disposers, Crown Molding
A truckload of fresh sod is rolled out; a replica ceiling medallion made with a 3D printer and a custom copper vent hood
Arlington 2014: Part 18: Italianate Renaissance
The Arlington Italianate project concludes with a look at how the master bath was modified to accommodate a steam shower
Charlestown 2014: Part 1: 35 Years of This Old House
Season 36 opens in Boston, where an 1850s-era Greek Revival house is to be upgraded. The homeowner would like to improve
Charlestown 2014: Part 2: Brick Rowhouse Blues
A fix for a major problem: exterior walls that are bowing outward. Two weeks of work in the basement, meanwhile, has low
Charlestown 2014: Part 3: A Bridge to Charlestown
How the old chimney will be modified for gas fireplace units. The framing progress is also spotlighted, including in the
Charlestown 2014: Part 4: Wood and Water
The progress on the now-approved dormer is spotlighted. Elsewhere, Insulation and wallboard are put into place; and a re
Charlestown 2014: Part 5: Gardens & Greek Revival Style
The ductwork for the new direct vent gas fireplace units is worked on; subtle Greek Revival details are added to the int
Charlestown 2014: Part 6: Kitchens and Baths
A major upgrade begins: adding a Greek Revival-style front door. On the second floor, new wood wainscoting is installed;
Charlestown 2014: Part 7: Rowhouse, Lighthouse
A basement door is concealed; the new Cararra marble island top is spotlighted; a PVC fence is installed on top of the r
Charlestown 2014: Part 8: A Rowhouse Reimagined
The Charlestown project wraps up. Included: restoring the exterior with a new dormer, windows, shutters and front entry;
Lexington Project 2015: Part 1: Colonial Roots
This Old House kicks off the second project of the season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial in historic Lexington, Mass.
Lexington Project 2015: Part 2: Footings & Framing
How the home will be renovated in stages so that the owners won't have to move out. The work begins with the back porch.
Lexington Project 2015: Part 3: Colonial Curb Appeal
The second floor's front gable wall is in place; the roof framing is underway; and the framing of the new farmer's porch
Lexington Project 2015: Part 4: Smart Solutions
How the roofers applied new architectural shingles to the house to coordinate it and the new addition; and a look at the
Lexington Project 2015: Part 5: Making Connections
How a small stream in the backyard affects the entire yard. Also: trees are removed; shade plants are relocated to a new
Lexington Project 2015: Part 6: Exterior Details
A look at the mudroom door; the work required to patch in new clapboard; the back deck's hybrid railing system; and the
Lexington Project 2015: Part 7: Inspections
Rough mechanical and rough framing inspections are discussed; reinforced fiberglass columns to support the farmer's porc
Lexington Project 2015: Part 8: Conservation Concerns
A covered gutter is installed; the infiltration system to disperse water from gutters into the ground is detailed; nativ
Lexington Project 2015: Part 9: Old to New
Progress on the mud room and kitchen
Lexington Project 2015: Part 10: Designer Details
With the second floor sanded, stained and sealed, the crew commences work on the first floor; the custom refrigerator pa
Lexington Project 2015: Part 11: New Walk, Old Stone
The bluestone front walk is started despite significant grade challenges; porcelain tile made to look like slate is inst
Lexington Project 2015: Part 12: Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms
A look at the LED ribbon strip lights being used under the cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry. Also: the mudroo
Lexington Project 2015: Part 13: Finishing Details
New plants are added to the landscaping plan; and a wrought-iron chandelier with 52 bulbs is installed. Also: the radiat
Lexington Project 2015: Part 14: Down to the Wire
Installing tall fescue, which needs less water and fertilizer than other varieties; and designing the great room's enter
Lexington Project 2015: Part 15: Garrison No More
The transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial is reviewed. Included: the technology built into the new kitchen; the c
Veteran's House 2015: Part 1: Veteran's Special House Project
This Old House partners with Homes For Our Troops to build a house for Army veteran SSG Matt DeWitt. Kevin sees the plan
Veteran's House 2015: Part 2: Adaptions & Accessibility
Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt’s disability doesn’t limit his cycling passion. Richard sees some of the 150 ADA appro
Veteran's House 2015: Part 3: A Home for Matt & Cat
Kevin, Roger, Tom and Norm build a high tunnel greenhouse for Matt and his family. Kevin meets HFOT Community Outreach c
Belmont Victorian: Dude, Where's My Victorian
A new project begins in Belmont, MA with a focus on salvage and restoration. Homeowners Katherine and Murat Bicer plan t
Belmont Victorian: The Kitchen Came Tumbling Down
Roger saves the plants that have to come out to make way for the porch. Tommy starts demo to open up the kitchen and det
Belmont Victorian: Bracing The Basement
Tommy replaces rotten lally columns in the basement. Norm removes the marble sink and claw-foot tub from the guest bath
Belmont Victorian: It's All About Beams
Installing flitch beams in the kitchen; a tour of a laminated veneer lumber factory; rear-mounted toilet; a plan for the
Belmont Victorian: It's Foundation Time
Tommy calls in an excavator to begin work on the footings for the new porch. Norm meets homeowner Katherine and kitchen
Belmont Victorian: Opening the Entry
Kevin meets mason Mark McCullough as he starts laying blocks for the mudroom foundation. Tommy builds a custom bay windo
Belmont Victorian: Victorian 2.0
Kevin meets Richard in the basement and learns about the plan to keep the existing boiler but add a ducted system and a
Belmont Victorian: Antiques for an Antique House
Framing the front porch; ductwork; Brimfield Fair, an outdoor antique show; furnishings.
Belmont Victorian: True Colors
Kevin arrives at the back of house to see Tommy framing the new mudroom. He then finds the homeowners meeting with archi
Belmont Victorian: Victorian Warmth
Tommy lays down mahogany flooring on the new front porch, adhering to a special layout called for by the architect. Home
Belmont Victorian: Grinding Out the Details
Tommy converts a glass-paneled storm door into a custom mudroom-porch window. Interior designer Amanda Reid and homeowne
Belmont Victorian: This Old Tree House
Tommy creates an arched feature for the new gable above the front porch stairs that mimics the arch in the side gable of
Belmont Victorian: What's Old Is New Again
Treehouse; installing refurbished windows; installing wainscoting in the front entryway; restoring the parquet flooring.
Belmont Victorian: Inside Out Restoration
Roger replants the trees and shrubs he dug up and relocated before construction began. Meanwhile, landscape designer Jen
Belmont Victorian: The Final Countdown
Norm finds kitchen designer Linda Cloutier overseeing the kitchen countertop installation, and discovers her unique idea
Belmont Victorian: Goodbye Tired Old House
Kevin finds Roger in the front yard, finishing up his landscape transformation. Norm is on the new front porch, noting i
North Shore Farmhouse: This Old New House
On the North Shore of Massachusetts, homeowners Bill and April Harb begin building their dream home on a plot of raw lan
North Shore Farmhouse: The North Shore Is a Blast
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house will be built, as general contractor Erik Kaminski watches the
North Shore Farmhouse: Truck in the New House
An inspector arrives to approve the new foundation. Kevin sees how Erik Kaminski installs the perimeter drain, which wil
North Shore Farmhouse: North Shore Framezilla
With framing in full force, general contractor Erik Kaminski walks Tommy through the first floor to show him how the hou
North Shore Farmhouse: Up On The Roof
Erik lays red cedar shingles on the roof. Kevin visits a reproduction first-period colonial home a few miles away find o
North Shore Farmhouse: 400 Years of Home Technology
Geothermal system; building stairs and wall panels; sealing ductwork.
North Shore Farmhouse: Making New Look Old
General contractor Erik Kaminski shows Kevin how he installs clapboard siding. Roger, landscape architect Kim Turner, an
North Shore Farmhouse: House Requires Some Assembly
Erik takes delivery of the kitchen cabinets, and Kevin assists with installation. They head outside to start work on the
North Shore Farmhouse: A Race to the Punch List
Erik Kaminski finishes the staircase with a maple newel post. Kevin works with landscape architect Kim Turner to connect
North Shore Farmhouse: What's New Is Old Again
As work winds down and winter winds up, Kevin and Roger assess the exterior transformation. Erik Kaminski and Kevin buil
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Arts and Crafts Class Begins
Homeowners plan to restore and expand their early English-style Arts and Crafts Home; plans for mechanical and plumbing
Arlington Arts & Crafts | A New Look, Inside and Out
Sorting through colors and wallpaper ideas for the living room; demolishing old plaster walls; landscape plan; removing
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Make Way for the Family Room
Installing a new steal beam; removing an oil tank; digging a new foundation; visits to other English-style Arts and Craf
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Foundation Fundamentals
Building a new foundation; specimen trees.
Arlington Arts & Crafts | A Steely Den
Following steel beams from fabrication to installation; working on the HVAC plan for the second and third floors; sizing
Arlington Arts & Crafts | One Brick at a Time
Working on the fireplace; designing a new kitchen with custom cabinets; changing the pitch of two dormers.
Arlington Arts & Crafts | To Paint or Not to Paint
Custom range hood; rebuilding the original chimney; options for the first floor; including the living room panels.
Arlington Arts & Crafts | A New Look to Match the Old
The new foundation is parked to match the old stucco; the new master bath-shower is drained; the electrician starts wor
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Arts and Crafts from Top to Bottom
Kevin finds Tommy framing a new front porch using custom cut and assembled rafters. Richard travels to the largest unde
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Shedding the Old Look
Building a new shed. Installing copper on the front porch. Trimming windows.
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Underground Energy
Burying electrical cables. Building porch base columns. New brick patio. Installing kitchen cabinets. Trimming the fro
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Changes Start to Show
The exterior trim detail is complete and now it’s time to shingle the rest of the house. Tommy is using pre-primed red
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Decorative Touches Make a Difference
There are many new decorative elements on the outside of the house - including a small roof detail supported by two brac
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Ship Lap for a Ship Shape House
Ship lap is chosen for the third-floor walls while reclaimed granite is used for steps, a marble slab is cut for the kit
Arlington Arts & Crafts | Details Make the House Beautiful
The kitchen island countertop is installed; work commences on a fieldstone wall in the front yard; wallpaper covers a ne
Arlington Arts & Crafts | An Arts & Craft for the Ages
A tour of the competed project house, including the new addition in the back; updated front hall, dining room and pantry
Detroit | Rebuilding Motor City
A couple plan to renovate an abandoned home themselves, beginning with the leaky roof.
Detroit | Ready for Rehab
Installing a security system; blowing in insulation from the outside.
Detroit | Down The Rehab Rabbit Hole
Richard snakes a camera down a drain to look for damaged pipes. Tommy repairs a leaky parapet.
Detroit | Windows of Detroit
Peeling paint is removed. The original leaded stained glass windows in the living room is restored.
Detroit | Plumbing Road Trip
At the Russell Woods project, Tommy repairs crumbling decorative molding with a plastic replica created by a 3D printer;
Detroit | Fixing the Fascia
Installing rough wiring in the kitchen; adding a new HVAC system; installing new fascia.
Detroit | A Mason Steps Up
Repairing damaged oak flooring with a clever fix; repairing front steps; tile studio in Detroit.
Detroit | Stain Glass Revival
Installing leaded glass bay windows; laying down modern wood-grain tile; urban farming in Detroit; installing a drywell;
Detroit | Going Old School for Tile and Molding
Interior painting; repairing decorative molding with a putty knife; installing interior doors; revitalizing a fireplace.
Detroit | Rebirth in Detroit
A tour of the completed house, citing both interior and exterior improvements.
Newton GenNEXT | A House for the Next Generation
A new season begins with a focus on the next Generation. Homeowner inherits her childhood home but make changes with hus
Newton GenNEXT | A Few Good Landscapers
Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation and pours the concrete with a new intern. Richard gets the house safe for
Newton GenNEXT | Generation Next Arrives
Tom’s crew and intern install a beam to support a new opening to the kitchen. The homeowners start making decisions wi
Newton GenNEXT | Construction Gets a Jumpstart
Kevin and Tom build a new subfloor. Richard, the homeowners, and designer hunt for an old clawfoot tub. Tom shows the ap
Newton GenNEXT | All Decked Out
The apprentices learn the basics of framing a deck while around the corner the chimney gets demo’ed. The homeowners wo
Newton GenNEXT | This Old House U.
A big day for the apprentices as they learn how to frame a wall in the master bedroom, build a drain stack for the maste
Newton GenNEXT | Approaching Half Way
Flooring from the dining room is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field. Tommy and C
Newton GenNEXT | Duct Dynasty
While the apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin visits Rhode Island to watch how an elaborate Chippendale railing i
Newton GenNEXT | Tommy’s Flair for Flares
Tommy builds a shower seat made of foam. Richard connects steel piping. Tommy teaches how to install replacement windows
Newton GenNEXT | Time for Trim
Granite goes down for wood stove. Nathan installs the porch ceiling. Kevin visits a home in Rhode Island where the exter
Newton GenNEXT | Homeowners Pitch In
Tommy trims the rough interior columns. Liz makes a stained glass window. Kevin tours a flooring factory in Pennsylvani
Newton GenNEXT | Salvage Helps the Bottom Line
Norm installs an old door in the hallway. Roger watches a stone wall being installed in pre-made sections. Kevin visits
Newton GenNEXT | Graduation Day
Roger explains why some preventative tree work is needed. Homeowner Liz gets a lesson on tiling. The original black ne
Newton GenNEXT | Homeowner Going the Distance
Liz helps Norm lay composite decking. Charlie makes exterior decorative brackets. Kevin watches a quartz countertop get
Newton GenNEXT | Final Touches
Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a fireback on a kitchen wall. Roger returns the roses and lilacs he saved and b
Newton GenNEXT | Move in Day
It’s the wrap of another great project. Kevin tours the renovated house with the homeowners. What was once Liz’s chi
Southern Charm | Charleston Single House
A new series begins in Charleston, SC, where Kevin and the team introduce two projects: a brick 1840s “single house”
Demo Time | The Charleston Houses 2018
Demo starts on the Charleston projects. Homeowner Judith discusses planting options with Roger and then Roger visits a
Brick and Mortar | The Charleston Houses 2018
An old fireplace will house a new stove. Tommy discusses using interior casework with exposed brick. The kitchen house
Southern Roots | The Charleston Houses 2018
A new foundation starts out back while out front Roger determines if a crepe myrtle can be saved. Kevin visits Fort Sumt
Good Wood | The Charleston Houses
Kevin meets a lumberjack on the Edisto River. In a house with no stud walls, Tommy watches how pipes are disguised, and
Rough Plumbing | The Charleston Houses
Richard works on rough plumbing at the Elliotborough house while Kevin, Judith, and Julia meet a kitchen designer. The r
Smithies | The Charleston Houses 2018
The old piazza columns get restored off site. The iron gate is fabricated by blacksmith students at a local college for
Rainbow Row | The Charleston Houses 2018
Judith looks at house colors starting at Rainbow Row while Tommy inspects the termite damage at her house. At the Single
Raise the Pergola | The Charleston Houses 2018
The pergola goes up in the garden of the single house. Ross Trethewey takes a look at the latest in smart home technolog
Singular Single House | The Charleston Houses 2018
Custom iron gate at the Charleston Single House; final tours with homeowners; send off from piazza.
The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
The fortieth season begins with Kevin outside The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island – a magnificent mansion once owned
Jamestown: Net Zero From the Ground Up
Old shingles with asbestos are removed and a new foundation is formed in a factory. Kevin tours Jamestown.
Jamestown: HVAC of the Future
Jeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net zero house, and Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced H
Jamestown: A Charleston Family House Is Reborn
New apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up. The homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize t
Jamestown: Ramp Up the R Value
Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for effici
Jamestown: Net Zero Blanket
Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets C
Jamestown: Modern Barn Raising
The electrician installs a load center at the Idea House. Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar r
Jamestown: Air Tight House
Sealing the home against air leaks; reviewing the pre-drywall checklist; landscape plan; fabricating pieces for porch co
Jamestown: Designing Their Dream Home
Reviewing design samples; heating pump; applying stone veneer; installing a wall-hung toilet tank; building a vanity.
Jamestown: Powering Net Zero
The difference between blueboard and drywall; sizing a solar array; installing a wood ceiling; installing a generator; a
Jamestown: Roger's Nod to Sod
Sod farm; HVAC installation; adding a gas fireplace to the living room; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a w
Jamestown: Energy-Saving Installations
Induction cooking; installing solar panels on the barn roof; installing a unique lattice; ERV demonstration; landscaping
Jamestown: Net-Zero Comes Together
The net zero house is complete; touring the yard, barn and upstairs; checking out the main floor; reviewing mechanicals.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Renovation plans for a 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul; demolition begins.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Next-Generation Demolition
Asbestos and tree removal; a visit to the first "This Old House" project in Dorchester, Mass.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Apprentices in Sill School
Laying a sill on a new foundation; scoping the sewer; starting a design plan to create a sleek, modern space.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Beam Me Up Tommy
Pouring a buttress; revisiting the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project; solving a ductwork problem; installing a PVC trim
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Norm Revisits a Skylight
In-counter outlets; former apprentice Nathan Gilbert; framing a skylight.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone Cold Pavers
Selecting patio pavers; installing a skylight in the bathroom; repairing the foundation.
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Eight Is Enough Stairways
Calculating the risers for a set of stairs; insulating the foundation; installing radiant heat; revisiting an old projec
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Can We Cantilever
Installing rafters for a cantilevered roof; solving a venting problem for the kitchen sink; fixing AC ductwork; installi
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: What’s the Miter with the Corner
Rebuilding a century-old puddingstone wall; revisiting the 2005 Cambridge modern project; installing trimless LED recess
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: See Glass
Manufacturing plate glass and windows; cold weather painting; installing radiant heat under the driveway while the patio
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Attack of the Giant Tile
Laying large-format tile in the living room; visiting the 20th-anniversary project in Key West, Fla.; installing a hangi
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Finally Finishes
Installing closet systems, modern baseboards and a linear wall drain in the master shower; selecting door hardware; inst
Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Taking Modern Back to the Future
Touring the home and reviewing its special features.
The Westerly Ranch House: A Ranch Out Westerly
Salvage and demo begin in the transformation of a 1940s Rhode Island ranch to a Dutch Colonial; a look at architect rend
The Westerly Ranch House: Chimney Down and Walls Up
The chimney and walls are taken down; window and fixture shopping; new plumbing products; reusing the original rafters f
The Westerly Ranch House: The Open Concept
The crew places a center beam in the old ranch house to support the second story. A hole is cut in the original foundati
The Westerly Ranch House: Raise a Second Story
The gambrel roof profiles are pre-assembled and raised. Then the crew stands up the second floor walls. Three new appren
The Westerly Ranch House: Decking for Beginners
Tom Silva teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck. Jeff Sweenor’s crew frames the exterior flair detail. Jenn Nawa
The Westerly Ranch House: Return to Paradise
Working on the main staircase; siding; touring a factory to see how a furnace is built; installing a furnace.
The Westerly Ranch House: The Doors
Building a section of a coffered ceiling; cutting granite; septic system; how interior doors are built; installing a doo
The Westerly Ranch House: Tanks for the Propane
The propane tank is installed; composite decking; adding final touches to the coffered ceiling; adding shelving to the o
The Westerly Ranch House: Rockin' the Granite
Installing a floating oak mantel; paneling the playroom using knotty pine boards; timber framing school; using Westerly
The Westerly Ranch House: Pining for Old Pine
Using old pine to make a table; whitewashing knotty pine paneling; building a pergola for a deck; assembling shutters; l
The Westerly Ranch House: Save the Flagpole
Mounting televisions and installing curtains; water heater; installing outdoor lighting; refurbishing a flagpole.
The Westerly Ranch House: Seaside Transformation
Touring the completed Dutch Colonial; pine table; hydroseeding; flying the refurbished flags.
Rebuilding Paradise: Paradise Lost
Three families rebuild after they lost their homes to a wildfire.
Rebuilding Paradise: Out of the Ashes
Fabricating a stone hearth; automatic sprinkler systems; a simulator demonstrates how the Camp Fire spread; a vent desig
Rebuilding Paradise: No Pain No Gain
A visit to a fire testing lab; adding roof shingles; installing a stone veneer; touring farms; an architect designs a to
Rebuilding Paradise: Paradise Strong
Engineered siding and fire-rated sheathing; solar backup battery; the Hope Plaza memorial ground-breaking.
The Cape Ann House: Cape Ann Shingle Style
Homeowners John and Molly plan to put the history back into their 1890s shingle-style home. They’ll remove ‘70s carp
The Cape Ann House: Between a Rock and Hardwood
Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor start laying subfloor in the new dining room. Charlie Silva shows Jenn Nawada how he’s
The Cape Ann House: Losing Our Truss
Tom and Charlie Silva create a cathedral ceiling while Mark McCullough breaks through the foundation to make space for m
The Cape Ann House: Hard Work Ahead
In this episode, Mark McCullough finds granite on the property to match a new stone wall to the old. Heath Eastman burie
The Cape Ann House: Shingled Out
In this episode, Tom and Charlie Silva install rounded-top windows in the breakfast room, and an easy-install roof shing
The Cape Ann House: Tiling Is a Family Affair
In this episode, Tom repairs 130-year-old pocket doors, and a new type of solar goes in. Jenn works with landscaper Fred
The Cape Ann House: Window on Restoration
In this episode, the original leaded glass windows are repaired, and Jenn and Fred plant a bed of perennials along the n
The Cape Ann House: Don't Rip It, Restore It
Richard learns about the invention of the Stillson wrench, and Mauro repairs old plaster. Norm then repairs broken balus
The Cape Ann House: Master Craftsmen
A brass handrail is created. Mauro paints a chalkboard finish, and repaired balusters get reinstalled. Richard gives a l
The Cape Ann House: Move In Day
Work is complete on the Cape Ann Shingle Style project. The team tours the finished home, celebrating all of the repaire
Behind the Built | Designing Kitchens
We take a tour of kitchens – from fireplaces used for cooking in colonial times to marble counters of modern days. Fol
Behind the Built | Factory Made
From precast concrete foundation walls to bathtubs and doors to windows, This Old House explores the places and people w
Behind the Built | Memorable Makers
Featuring talented makers who make beautiful household items we meet a lumberjack who sources his own cypress from the b
Behind the Built | Anatomy of a Kitchen
In the Arlington Arts and Crafts project, the homeowners improve their outdated kitchen. They meet with a designer to ma
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Project Interrupted
Kevin, Richard and Tommy set the stage for the restoration of our 1887 Queen Anne Seaside Victorian Cottage. The homeown
Seaside Victorian Cottage | New Light in Old Windows
Decorative Queen Anne style barge rafters are reproduced for the addition. Richard Trethewey shows how Jeff Sweenor’s
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Chimney Straightener
The original chimney bricks from the Queen Ann Victorian are cleaned and repurposed for a new, straight chimney. Stagger
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Back to Narragansett
After months of meticulous restoration, the stained glass windows are ready to be reinstalled in the dining room. Electr
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Upgrading Old School
The original Seaside Victorian home had Yankee Gutters and the Historic District Committee wants the restored house to h
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Outside Details
Mark McCullough describes to Kevin O'Connor how the masons put down a cobblestone apron on the driveway. Inside, the cre
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Design Elements
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Silva watch a technology expert hide sound speakers in the living room ceiling. Richard Trethewey
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Pizza Time
Kevin O'Connor watches as the outdoor kitchen with pizza oven arrives and is assembled. Tom Silva meets the flooring ins
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Narragansett Windows
Elaborate interior window trim and custom storm windows; an updated electric meter and panels; working on the limestone
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Cold Weather Landscape
Transplanting trees and sod; installing a custom deck hatch; assembling a smart lock system; mounting a unique range hoo
Seaside Victorian Cottage | Tommy in the Kitchen
Hanging the pantry door; finishing up the tiling and backsplash; creating a custom surround for the gas fireplace.
Seaside Victorian Cottage | A Queen Anne Revival
The historic Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored and expanded; a new addition matches the existing architectural detai
Dorchester Triple Decker | Return to Dorchester
"This Old House" returns to Dorchester, Mass., to follow the renovation of a triple decker that was burned due to illega
Dorchester Triple Decker | 3 Decker Heaven
Removing asbestos; a plumber works on dormant pipes; visiting a community garden; architectural historian Arthur Krim ta
Dorchester Triple Decker | House Fire Reclamation
The original back porches on the triple decker are brought up to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the char and f
Dorchester Triple Decker | Urban Oasis
Jenn Nawada brings together a team and supplies to build an urban patio in the backyard. Heath Eastman rewires part of t
Dorchester Triple Decker | A Project for Every Floor
Tom Silva works with the new apprentices on the front door to allow it to properly open and close. The apprentices, who
Dorchester Triple Decker | Three of Everything
Mauro Henrique teaches the apprentices how to fix damaged plastered walls. Plumber Ronnette Taylor shows Richard Trethew
Dorchester Triple Decker | Finish Work Begins
On the first floor, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor reinstall the upper cabinets that survived the fire. Tom teaches the ap
Dorchester Triple Decker | Roof University
Kevin O'Connor joins the apprentices as they take a two-day roofing class. Then they apply their new skills on a roof at
Dorchester Triple Decker | Almost Home
Kevin O'Connor checks out whats left to do in the triple decker before the move in. Mark McCullough is working at the fr
Dorchester Triple Decker | Our 3 Decker
The team arrives at the Triple Decker, which burned a year before. They discuss the hurdles of the build. Kevin O'Connor
Summer Special: Scandinavian Modern
This Old House follows the renovation of a Cambridge, Massachusetts 1887 two-family house becoming a bright, open Scandi
Summer Special: Generation Next
The number of people entering the building trades has declined over the past few decades. This Old House launched the Ge
Summer Special: Rebirth of Detroit
A family sets out to restore a derelict house in a Detroit neighborhood.
Summer Special: Return to Paradise
Concord Country Cape | New England Cape
This 1880 Country Cape started as a small house on a large piece of land but was added on to over time. The crew meets t
Concord Country Cape | Saving What We Can
Appliances, building material and radiators are salvaged from the house before the major demolition begins. Outside, an
Concord Country Cape | Fix the Foundation
The old foundation gets modified for the new basement with an opening for a doorway, and the new foundation has to be ti
Concord Country Cape | Solid Foundation
The foundation is waterproofed. Mauro and homeowners discuss exterior paint colors. Tom and the designer look at newel p
Concord Country Cape | Dormer Day
Kevin helps Tom to adjust where the old house is out of level with new addition. Then he meets Mark to look at stone ven
Concord Country Cape | Tree Dr. House Call
Kevin, Tom, and Charlie install a five-layer Flitch beam. Jenn watches a tree company attach a cable on an old Hemlock f
Concord Country Cape | Masonry Lesson
Kevin and Mark cut a slot in the chimney for flashing to keep moisture out. Homeowners get a tiling lesson. The Silva cr
Concord Country Cape | Roughing It
Tom and Charlie remove a window and frame for new double hung windows. A non-profit creates affordable housing for vets
Concord Country Cape | Focus On Framing
Kevin finds walls going up at the addition. Tom shows the evolution of framing hammers and guns. Richard and crew disman
Concord Country Cape | Planting for the Future
Kevin takes a trip to Pennsylvania to meet with master craftsman Paul Grothouse. Charlie has an idea to improve a therma
Concord Country Cape | Smaller is Better
Kevin and Tommy install a skylight. Richard talks about ducts. The homeowner's mother shares her craft for the house. Ke
Concord Country Cape | Toasty Cars
Richard talks about the importance of radiant floor heating in the garage and walks through the installation process wit
Concord Country Cape | Race to the Finish
Kevin talks about the Dracut School Project and visits Alison Hardy at her shop to discuss her work of repairing windows
Concord Country Cape | Sunshine Power
A composite deck is installed with the ease of a clip system. The basement is sprayed with environmentally friendly foam
Concord Country Cape | All in the Details
Only one more week to go and the house is busy with activity. Electrical fixtures are installed, as are the kitchen coun
Concord Country Cape | Fabulous Cape
After months of setbacks including bad weather and material delays, the Concord Country Cape is ready for the homeowners
West Roxbury: Small Town in a Big City
A small town in a big city, West Roxbury, MA is the home of our new project-an 1890s Victorian once a single family turn
West Roxbury: Pruning 101
Construction is underway. The first floor is opened up, windows are installed, and the old rosin paper siding underlayme
West Roxbury: Drain Pipe Puzzle
Elms are subject to Dutch Elm Disease; but not the one purchased from a local nursery for our home. Back at the house, n
West Roxbury: Outdoor Oasis
At the house, out front we get to know the contractor while Ipe is being installed on the porch ceiling. Out back, a bri
West Roxbury: Exploring Flooring
The front porch gets a new set of granite stairs and a brick walkway. A new backdoor seals the house. The homeowners dec
West Roxbury: Father and Son
Work on the exterior of the home is almost complete. A tub and radiant floor heating are installed in the upstairs bathr
West Roxbury: A Match Made Perfect
Aluminum gutters that mimic wood are beginning to get installed. Inside, trim goes around the new back door and the exis
West Roxbury: Boho Chic
New kitchen cabinets and range hood are installed. The homeowners' daughter talks Boho Chic with an interior designer. T
West Roxbury: Focus On Finishes
A quartz countertop and hidden receptacles are installed in the new modern kitchen, while original crown molding is matc
West Roxbury: A Modern Victorian
It's a wrap on our West Roxbury Project. A single-family turned two family and back to a single-family Victorian has a n
Saratoga Springs: TOH In Saratoga Springs
It's off to the races on a new project in Saratoga Springs, NY; but first, the crew gets a history of the bustling city.
Saratoga Springs: New Vision
Working with a tight budget, the homeowners take on demo and backyard preparations. The architect shares his vision for
Saratoga Springs: Old Woes
From no wiring to BX wiring, electrical in the 1864 house is addressed, but first a visit to the tracks. Unfortunate dem
Saratoga Springs: Secret Gardens
Saratoga is home to secret summer gardens and mansions. The old 170-year-old basement is getting an addition with ICFs,
Saratoga Springs: Raise The Roof
The original foundation needs repointing. A steel beam is installed in the new basement. Trends in plumbing fixtures are
Saratoga Legacy Restored | Up and Away
A new chimney facade is made to look old with a brick veneer; selecting kitchen cabinets; cleaning the exterior of the h
Saratoga Springs: Old House New Supports
Replacing an old flooring system; saving an old porch; exploring tile options; installing steel I-beams and trusses.
Saratoga Springs: Neighbors on Ice
Drainpipes are hidden in the coffered ceilings; draining water from the screened-in porch; installing a diffusion vent a
Saratoga Springs: Amped Up
The old electrical service is upgrade. Cold weather inverter heat pumps will heat and cool the house. An original window
Saratoga Springs: Watertight Doghouse Dormers
New water and sewer lines are run. The house is brought up to code with fire sprinklers. A new slate hearth is installed
Saratoga Springs: Smooth Finish
Vocational school students build a table for the Dracut Centre School. An alternative to wide plank hardwood flooring is
Saratoga Springs: Pantry Problems
An entryway landing in the walk-in pantry poses a problem for installation of the cabinets. The builder comes up with a
Saratoga Springs: A Legacy Restored
It's a wrap on the multigenerational 1864 Dutch Colonial. Once a singlefamily, then expanded and cobbled together into a
Atlanta: Welcome to Atlanta
The crew heads South to Atlanta, GA where work on an 1890s Victorian with rich history is about to begin. They get a war
Atlanta: Unsafe Structures
The Atlanta house is in disrepair, so layers are peeled back to uncover the extent of the damage. The homeowner lends a
Atlanta: School of HVAC
The Atlanta Beltline is toured. A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings, and the crawl space gets a vapor
Atlanta: Cardboard Kitchen
New framing replaces the once termite eaten studs. Having an HVAC plan in place, the homeowner begins installing ductwor
Atlanta: Whole House Protection
Progress is made on the interior and exterior of the house. New beveled pine siding is weaved into the old. Tyler Perry
Atlanta: Respecting the Old While Adding the New
Care is taken in the renovation to respect the old details of the home. New porch columns are made to match the old. A b
Atlanta: Repointed and Planted
It's all about finishing touches. Outside the front door is cleaned and prepped for paint, the front steps are repaired,
Atlanta: Families Meet
The renovation of the 1890s Victorian whose former owner was a pillar in the community for civil rights is complete. The
Newburyport: Shipwrights and Sea Captains
The crew is back in Massachusetts on the Eastern Seaboard in the town of Newburyport - a middle-class neighborhood where
Newburyport: Powering Through
Before demo begins, the main power is disconnected. The old bump out is demoed, and the present bathroom is tested for a
Newburyport: Demo Find
With demo complete, the new foundations are poured, and a winding staircase replaces the old steep set. A find during de
Newburyport: Design Talk
Roof shingles are installed on a challenging roof line. Factory-assembled exterior window trims save time and labor. The
Newburyport: Off-the-Shelf Custom Look
As construction nears an end, the yard gets planted. Inside, a custom home office is built from off-the-shelf materials.
Newburyport: Bed Race
With the new two-story addition built and an efficient floor plan on the interior, it's time to call it a wrap on the pr
Ipswich: This Really Old House
The crew starts one of their oldest projects yet, a first period home in the town of Ipswich, MA. The homeowners give th
Ipswich: Secrets Behind the Wall
The architect shares his vision for the property, but before plans can be completed, a bit of exploratory demo must take
Ipswich: Prep-Work
Preparation for the new foundation begins. A centuries old cistern is uncovered. The original timber frame structure is
Ipswich: Careful Considerations
The timber frame structure in the ell is carefully dismantled. A new fireplace for the original gambrel is considered. L
Ipswich: Below Grade Plumbing
The old fireplace firebox is demolished leaving the chimney for the new fireplace. The dismantled timber frame pieces ar
Ipswich: Rebuilding Centuries
The newly restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site. A Rumford fireplace is installed where the old was dem
Ipswich: Exposing Problems
A warm roof is installed to keep the cold out. New framing poses plumbing challenges. Rot is discovered on the original
Ipswich: First Things First
Rotted sills are repaired before the new clapboards are installed. The challenge of ducting a first period home is solve
Ipswich: Factory Built
Kevin gives a full progress tour. Rainwater management is discussed, and a harvesting system is installed. A handmade li
Ipswich: New Life
A granite veneer water table is installed. The old roof boards are installed on the ceiling of the new ell. A dry laid s
Ipswich: Look-Alike
Finishing touches are revealed. New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring. A soapstone sink is
Ipswich: A Period Restoration
The modest 1720's gambrel has been restored. From the front, not much has changed; except for the color; but towards the
Lexington: On a Mission
The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a so
Lexington: Shore We Can
The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.
Lexington: The Big Dig
Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a bl
Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility
A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replace
Lexington: Gone Geo
A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.
Lexington: Reworked and Rewired
The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior
Lexington: Ramping Up
Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.
Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the inte
Lexington: Phased Out
Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabin
Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; insta
Lexington: Electrical Bond
Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance
Lexington: Upcycled
Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutio
Lexington: Install With Care
Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing
Lexington: All in the Family
Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners
Lexington: Judgement Day
Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.
Lexington: Accessible Made Modern
The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five, including a child with Duche
Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational
The crew heads to New Jersey for the second project of the season - an 1897 Victorian in the Borough of Glen Ridge that'
Glen Ridge: Vintage
Demo has begun uncovering 150-year-old wine bottles in the walls. A chimney is demolished, and the roof is reframed. The
Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty
Termite damage has caused major construction changes. New footings are needed in the basement. A historic community gard
Glen Ridge: QR Construction
Installing helical piers for the new porch; prepping new windows for installation; protecting plumbing pipes from cold w
Glen Ridge: Roughed In
The new flangeless windows are installed water and air tight. Preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers. The Empire Sta
Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass
Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new bric
Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved
A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effo
Glen Ridge: Spring Forward
Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping
Glen Ridge: Next Generation Victorian
Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is completed; the builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight; the crew gets a tou
Nashville: Welcome to Music City, USA
The team tours a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville, Tenn; a performance at a local music
Nashville: Moving Day
A 1920s brick cottage is lifted off its foundation and moved to the backyard; the architect discusses the renovation cha
Nashville: Grounded
Prefabricated walls are set in place; the house is moved back into place over its new foundation; a structural engineer
Nashville: A Grand Time at the Opry
Touring the Grand Ole Opry; framing begins at the project house and HVAC plans are revealed; plumbing penetrations on th
Nashville: Sustainable Siding
Visiting a factory where siding is made from rice hulls, then installing it at the project house; brick repairs are done
Nashville: Vince Gill's Nashville
Country music singer Vince Gill offers a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville, Tenn.; kitchen island legs are fashion
Nashville: Shelter From the Storm
Constructing a safe room in the basement; installing a composite deck; landscape plans are revealed; staying same in a t
Nashville: Southern Hospitality
Renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up; touring the interior and new front yard; the next project location is re
Ridgewood: Ridgewood Revival
Zack is back! The team arrives in New Jersey for a project with builder Zack Dettmore, homeowners Peter and Kay, and the
Ridgewood: Swiss Mix
A trip to Switzerland to see how the project's house wrap is made; goals for the design plan; rainwater management syste
Ridgewood: Colonial Revival Revived
The process of framing a wall in the new addition; a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen; installing speci
Ridgewood: Walled in Science
Vapour and condensation; touring the James Rose Center; creating a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary
Ridgewood: All Quiet on the Kitchen Front
How wood fiber insulation is made; the components of sound proofing a room.
Ridgewood: Flooring Features and a Rocking Fountain
Tile for a curbless shower; installing the kitchen floors; installing a custom-made water feature for the backyard patio
Ridgewood: Sugar Maple Revival
The whole gang comes down to help as the build nears completion; boiler installation; pantry tiles.
Ridgewood: Colonial Revival With Modern Flair
The renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up; a tour of the house reveals the new back extension and patio with
Westford: Welcome to Westford
The team meets in Wesford, Mass., to restore a colonial home that was damaged by fire.
Westford: Updates Under a New Roof
Restoring the roof to match the original house; insulation issues in old walls; creating a garage in the existing baseme
Westford: Heavy Metal
Plans to design the perfect HVAC system; how fire moves through balloon framed houses.
Westford: Abating the Old, Seeding the New
Restoring the main staircase; a visit to an orchard; installing a roof hatch to the widow's walk.
Westford: Septic, Stairs and Subs
The installation of the new septic system; repairing the portion of the staircase that was burned in the fire; rough plu
Westford: Side Hustle
Installing the new siding; using stone to make the addition more cohesive with the house; visiting a trade school in Swi
Westford: Gutted & Rewired
Checking on the rewiring of an antique chandelier; beginning stages of the backyard solar install; installing fiberglass
Westford: A Family Affair
Painting a room; retiling the fireplace on the second floor and repairing cracks; a visit to Williamson College of the T
Westford: Mural, Mural on the Wall
Checking in with the team to see what's left; installing pendant lights, including a rewired antique chandelier; solar f
Westford: A Historical Gem Once Again
The renovation of the Westford fire-damaged colonial home is revealed as the crew tours the house.
Asheville Rebuilds
Five families work to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Asheville: Rising Out of the Muck
The builders start putting the homes back together in Asheville; rough-ins begin; meteorologist Stephanie Abrams explain
Asheville: All Clear
Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees. Siding starts to g
Asheville: Waterproof Work
In Swannanoa, Kevin helps Jim's brother Bill tile a bathroom. In North Asheville, he joins father and son roofers JD and
Asheville: Out of the Mountains
Kevin helps in Swannanoa while Jenn checks in with homeowner Melinda as FEMA clears damaged trees. Mark tours an histori
Asheville: Community Carpenters
Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community; meeting with an electrician in North Ashevill
Asheville: Boulder Dash
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a n
Asheville: Bricks, Blinds and Brews
Kevin takes a tour of the restaurants and breweries that are opening back up after Hurricane Helene; prepping homeowners
Asheville: Silt and Stone
Zack takes a canoe ride on the river. Kevin visits a local workshop that is building a vanity top for Paula. Jenn has th
Asheville: Putting Down Roots
Jenn takes Swannanoa homeowners plant shopping and then helps with landscaping in North Asheville. Meanwhile, Kevin head
Asheville: Coming Home
It's a celebration in Western North Carolina as five families return to their homes after rebuilding from Hurricane Hele
Needham: Needed in Needham
The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear ad
Needham: Pouring It On
Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse. Up on the roof, Charlie and Mark tackle the chimney teardo
Needham: Reduce, Reside, Recycle
Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house. Kevin heads off site to hear about the company
Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row
Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient. Charlie demos the
Needham: Trim and Proper
Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA. Later, he and Tom install edge boards on the new
Needham: Foot Traffic
Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors b
Needham: Going Through Customs
Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a cus
Needham: Everything Old Is New Again
Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room. Heath shows Kevin the
Needham: Let It Show
It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a bra
Walpole ADU: Welcome to Walpole
In Walpole, a 1970s ranch is reworked for multigenerational living, adding a backyard ADU for aging parents, a primary s
Walpole ADU: An ADU Takes Shape
Kevin demos a wall in the primary bedroom. Tom frames an exterior wall to tie old and new spaces together, Richard revie
Walpole ADU: Retro Vibes
Vinyl siding goes up on the main house and ADU as Kevin reveals the ADU's framed layout. Richard reviews basement HVAC w
Walpole ADU: An Attic ADU
Kevin checks progress on the ADU addition in Walpole and then heads to Dorchester to see how one family turned their att
Walpole ADU: Board & Batten Down The Hatches
Kevin visits a factory in Georgia that makes engineered plank flooring. Meanwhile, Zack's back is in town to help local
Walpole ADU: A Double Homecoming
The team tours a renovated ranch and a new 900 sq ft ADU, sharing lessons from building the town's first ADU. They revie
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