Renovation begins on a 1940s house on Boston's famous Charles River Tom conducts a structural investigation Richard finds asbestos to be removed Roger puts erosion control in place to protect the flood plain.
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A crane lifts a steel beam that will carry the load of the house insulated concrete forms for the foundations and above-grade walls on the additions pouring the foundation and walls lead laws the kitchen is gutted the dining room wall goes down.
Removing old yews demolishing a sun porch a visit to the estate's original gatehouse progress on excavation out front and back a team of concrete cutters cuts through 10-inch-thick concrete foundation walls.
Renovation begins on a 1940s house on Boston's famous Charles River Tom conducts a structural investigation Richard finds asbestos to be removed Roger puts erosion control in place to protect the flood plain.
The job nears completion thanks to the dedication of general contractor David Lopes Norm Abram and David reflect on how far the house has come in eight months the team gathers for the wrap party.
Angelo McRae shows Kevin how to install meshed white subway tiles for the kitchen backsplash Kevin visits our Washington, D.C. project house Tom Silva lends a hand with customizing and installing the stair treads and newel post for the new stairs.
Apprentices from YouthBuild Boston work on the front yard progress on the second unit how to clean and remove stains from marble countertops installing a new water heater in the basement.
A visit to Dover, N.H., to see how the house's custom arches were fabricated installing a marble fireplace installing a pre-finished, solid birch floor interior designer Tricia McDonagh discusses cabinetry and countertop for the new kitchen.
Using common electrical tools an in-depth home energy assessment painting.
Different types of succulents installing a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter building a classic milk stool.
Replacing a toilet seat building a pergola for the backyard repairing a century-old full mortise lockset.
Different varieties of hydrangeas types of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and their functions refinishing deck railings and posts.
Hammers controlling plumbing emergencies replacing a garage door.
Mounting a television building a birdbath repairing a Newel post damaged by a dog.
Mauro teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal door Mark explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs Tom teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.
Apprentices from YouthBuild Boston work on the front yard progress on the second unit how to clean and remove stains from marble countertops installing a new water heater in the basement.
A visit to Dover, N.H., to see how the house's custom arches were fabricated installing a marble fireplace installing a pre-finished, solid birch floor interior designer Tricia McDonagh discusses cabinetry and countertop for the new kitchen.
Installing a foam crown molding with joint compound painting an accent wall visiting a workshop to see the new, oak front doors visiting an architectural antiques shop to find a marble fireplace installing the new front doors.
Despite the bitter cold, Roger Cook works in the backyard with students from YouthBuild Boston, installing a PVC fence, installing casings and paneling to the bay window area, and casting some replacement plaster ceiling medallions for the house.
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
Fixing an uneven paver patio common types of ladders and how to use them safely installing a Level 2 EV charger.
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