This Old House
Helping a New Orleans resident return home stories of rebuilding and recovery throughout the city visiting Musicians' Village with founder Harry Connick Jr. to see how he and Branford Marsalis are providing new housing for musicians.
Helping a New Orleans resident return home stories of rebuilding and recovery throughout the city visiting Musicians' Village with founder Harry Connick Jr. to see how he and Branford Marsalis are providing new housing for musicians.
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The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress Kevin visits the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project back at the house, Richard solves a ductwork puzzle while Kevin and Tommy install a PVC trim overhang.
Norm teaches the apprentices how to lay a sill on the new foundation Richard scopes the sewer to see what might be lurking inside Kevin, the homeowners and their designer start in on a plan to create a sleek, modern space.
While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, MA. Roger starts to remove a tree that's threatening the property.
Tommy and Kevin cruise around Brookline, Mass., in a '57 Chevy before rolling up to the latest project: a lackluster 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul they learn about the full scope of work, and Charlie starts in on demo.
The Net Zero house is complete Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn Dana shows Tom the upstairs, where he checks out the main floor with Don Richard reviews mechanicals.
Kevin learns about induction cooking Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don Richard demonstrates how an ERV works Jenn finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin Richard inspects the HVAC installation a gas fireplace goes in the living room Tom and Jeff attach screens to the side porch outside, a new well is dug to provide water for the landscaping.
Tom discusses the differences between hanging blue board and hanging drywall Richard learns about the process to size a solar array installing a wood ceiling the electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House a Newport boat building school.
Dana and Don show the interior design choices at their architecture studio Richard demonstrates how a heat pump works Mark watches as stone veneer is applied plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank Don builds his powder room vanity.
Mounting a television building a birdbath repairing a Newel post damaged by a dog.
Houseplants for areas of shade and sun drilling holes to run electrical wire putting up an outdoor vinyl fence building a beehive out of wood.
Nathan Gilbert talks about why he became a carpenter making a stone birdbath fixing a wobbly toilet repairing a sticky faucet handle.
Different ways to fix scratches on wood furniture installing a shipping container pool in the backyard fixing and re-securing a sagging fence gate.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular patio and fire pit Tom and Kevin head outside to repair a set of brick stairs.
Different types of groundcover helping a homeowner warm up her cold living room by installing new hydronic baseboard heaters a new product that makes it easier to mark and cut openings for electrical outlets in wallboard.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook builds a raised garden bed that is accessible by wheelchair general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to repair a leak in his roof caused by a worn-out plumbing vent gasket.
Exploring how one of the most important neighborhoods in America fared during the storm work on the side porch is underway at the project house stripping paint from the historic windows that will be reused on the project.
Kevin reveals the plans and model of the proposed work to her shotgun single the plan calls for a camelback addition that will house a master suite, and also a new family room with back and side porches to take advantage of the cool river breezes.
Helping a New Orleans resident return home stories of rebuilding and recovery throughout the city visiting Musicians' Village with founder Harry Connick Jr. to see how he and Branford Marsalis are providing new housing for musicians.
As the wrap party begins, Kevin, Richard, Norm, Roger and Tom walk through each part of the project: lighting, design, furniture, color schemes, security systems, windows, garage, porch, bathrooms, kitchen and terrace hanging a historical marker.
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