This Old House
How to apply the self-sealing membrane and flashing a thick plastic vapor barrier to prevent mold growth in the basement in Rhode Island, contractor Jeff Sweenor builds a Chippendale railing system for the Idea House metal ductwork.
How to apply the self-sealing membrane and flashing a thick plastic vapor barrier to prevent mold growth in the basement in Rhode Island, contractor Jeff Sweenor builds a Chippendale railing system for the Idea House metal ductwork.
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Reviewing the progress being made upstairs in the master suite, it's time to tile the bathroom foam board is put on the walls and floor new gas lines are installed demonstrating the old-school way of cutting and connecting the steel pipes.
How to apply the self-sealing membrane and flashing a thick plastic vapor barrier to prevent mold growth in the basement in Rhode Island, contractor Jeff Sweenor builds a Chippendale railing system for the Idea House metal ductwork.
Plans are made to reuse the timbers as a sliding barn-type door for the new pantry restoring a flower garden an uninsulated crawl space Kevin helps Richard lay out a heating system before the concrete floor is poured installing new columns.
Norm teaches apprentices Bailey, Austin, and Nathan how to frame a wall in the master bedroom Richard shows how to build a drain stack for the master bath Kevin finds Tommy and his young crew laying fir decking on the frame they made last week.
Framing a deck chimney gets demo'ed Kevin, the homeowners and their interior designer design the new tile floors Tommy and the apprentices finish the framing and move on to the stairs a wood-burning stove snaking the flue up through the roof.
Building a new subfloor hunting for an old clawfoot tub Tom demonstrates how to check porch level and build a hip roof Project JumpStart Tommy teaches the apprentices how to calculate the cuts needed to make the rafters.
The new addition foundations are poured and backfilled installing a beam to support the new opening from the dining room to the kitchen the interior designer helps with decisions Tommy and Kevin discuss the new apprentices.
Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation and pours the concrete with a new intern Richard gets the house safe for demolition Roger and his apprentice save roses and lilacs from being trampled by construction mold is found in the basement.
A project dedicated to the Generation Next Initiative, working with apprentices, schools, and non-profits to promote the building trades in the younger generation Mike Rowe joins the crew the family plans to make accommodations for their children.
Kevin and Tommy pull up to the completed Russell Woods project to reflect on their time in the city and restoration efforts an overview of the furnace, water heater and water filtration system selling the property feedback from homebuyers.
Frank and Tamiko prep the guest room for painting Tommy repairs crown molding in the living room installing plumbing fixtures Tommy and Frank fit an interior door into an old opening a fireplace facelift using 100-year-old pottery.
Options available on drill drivers using a voltage tester extending an existing patio.
Rebuilding a chicken barn that was lost to a fire, including reframing, hooking up new electrical wiring, connecting a utility sink and hanging an exterior door.
Removing the temporary support beam holding up the back corner of the house new framing materials used in the new kitchen removing the old kitchen walls and installing a new 16-foot beam to open up the space unsafe conditions and code violations.
Contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner revive damaged lawn general contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin how to build a simple utility cart out of plywood plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner fix a clogged kitchen sink drain.
Helping a homeowner replace his old water heater with a heat pump water heater that uses much less electricity propane-fueled mosquito traps and how to keep them working Tom helps a homeowner install exterior trim against an uneven stone chimney.
In Detroit to help a homeowner remodel her kitchen with new appliances, countertops, a back splash, and even the kitchen sink landscaping contractor Roger Cook shares a viewer tip on how to improve drainage in the bottom of a flower pot.
Tom helps a homeowner replace the broken sash locks on his vinyl windows Kevin gets some tips on staining furniture and applying protective finishes from Bruce Johnson Roger helps a homeowner protect her plants from the ravages of winter.
Progress on the porch, kitchen, and master bath installing new windows update on the mechanical systems Treff LaFleche takes Kevin to see how the pink granite was used on the Boston Public Library Roger installs the new Milford Pink granite.
Kevin O'Connor learns what colors might be appropriate for the Shingle-style house building the 12-foot wall of the new kitchen bump out that will contain a built-in bench restoration of the home's four historic windows.
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