This Old House
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An inspector arrives to approve the foundation installing the perimeter drain, which keeps groundwater away from the house precut framing lumber arrives the landscape plan starting the framing process the numbering system for the panels.
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house will be built Ed Akerley drills and blasts through the rock ledge to make room for the foundation Scott McKenzie and his team build forms and pour concrete for the foundation.
On the North Shore of Massachusetts, Bill and April Harb begin building their dream home the farmhouse will look 200 years old, but use innovative building methods Bill shows Kevin and Roger the site plan and walks them around the property.
Roger finishes the landscape Norm on the design details of the front porch Kevin admires the front entry Tommy shows the homeowners disguised PVC floor registers Richard installs the storm windows Kevin recaps the treehouse and mudroom.
Kitchen countertop installation building a divider between the eating area and the mudroom to provide storage changes are made to the mechanical systems a special primer is applied to a kitchen wall for messages and notes window treatments.
Roger replants trees and shrubs landscape designer Jennifer Nawada finishes the backyard a craftsman carves two newel posts to match the original on the main staircase installing the kitchen cabinets marble countertop is installed.
Norm builds a ladder for the tree house while Tommy lays the decking and Kevin installs balusters prepping 120-year-old shingles for a fresh coat of paint Tommy installs a new storm window custom molding for the front entryway wainscoting.
Creating an arched feature for the new gable above the front porch stairs that mimics the arch in the side gable of the house finishing the front porch a custom floorcloth for the kitchen building the porch railings a tree house for the kids.
Converting a glass-paneled storm door into a custom mudroom-porch window selecting Victorian-inspired paint colors for the main living areas white cedar shingles for the porch pier laying marble tile in the master bath walk-in shower.
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A winding brick path the challenges of fitting a modern kitchen into an old house a zero-clearance gas fireplace making wainscoting out of old sheathing boards the red house will become blue 11-inch-wide white-oak floor boards.
Installing massive decorative timbers Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor the prefabricated concrete mounting pad for the A/C condensers Parson Capen House in Topsfield, Mass. Tom uses a new hidden deck fastening system.
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a reclaimed granite front step general contractor Tom Silva installs new wood windows period restoration of the Colonel James Barrett house sealing and insulating old ductwork rye grass mix.
This Old House opens a new season with a 300-year-old Colonial farmstead the homeowners plan to preserve the historic part of the house, while adding space and modern amenities with two small additions Tom inspects the structure.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done to their lawn when a new well was installed What Is It? Tom shows a homeowner how to make a piece of curved stair molding with some red oak and a few simple power tools.
Kevin O'Connor travels to Nashville, Tenn., where he helps a pair of homeowners brighten up their kitchen with some new pendant lighting up in the loft, houseplant expert Carrie Kelly shows Roger how to care for cactus plants and other succulents.
Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplant a large, mature tree to their front yard Richard helps two homeowners sleep better at night by quieting their noisy heating system.
General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replacing a rotting support post What is it? Roger helps two homeowners dry out their basement by installing a dry well to handle discharge from their sump pump.
Richard shows Kevin how to replace all the parts inside a toilet tank Roger and Kevin look at different types of above-ground sprinklers basic tips on watering a lawn Tom shows Kevin how to build a simple bookcase using plywood and power tools.
Helping a homeowner with very high water pressure by installing a pressure-reducing valve types of grass that are appropriate for certain climates Tom helps a homeowner who ran into a problem while installing crown molding on his kitchen cabinets.
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