Work on the L.A. project wraps up with finishing touches the new HVAC system, bathrooms, plaster detail, landscaping and irrigation system a mix of antiques, reproductions and upholstery create inviting spaces the master suite and the new kitchen.
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A landscape architect presents a plan for a yard Tom shows Kevin how he removed steps to the roof deck Richard shows Kevin how they've kept the ducts out of the roof rafter bays the plumbers use waste pipe in the bedrooms to dull sound.
Tom is working on the ceiling Kevin travels to fairfield, Conn. the framing progress on the second floor a review the framing upgrades on the third floor Tom installs a new skylight Richard arrives with ductwork for air conditioning.
Tom relocates a load-bearing partition wall appropriate colors for the outside of the Victorian-era house Sally takes Kevin to Porter Square to see the style she's after upgrading and relocating the electrical service on the house.
Deconstruction continues Kevin visits an eco-resale store Jack Kelly removes a sick Norway maple the architects show Kevin the plan via a 3D computer model, then they visit the house that inspired Sally Peterson's design ideas.
This Old House is in Cambridge, Mass., where the crew turns the inside of a dark, divided 1887 two-family into an open, Scandinavian-style one-family Kevin O'Connor tours the house, while Roger Cook finds surprises outside.
As the project winds down in Barrington, R.I., Norm and Kevin congratulate Andy on a job well done an advanced programmable thermostat with LCD screen installing solar shades the master closet is divided up to accommodate both his and hers spaces.
Light green grout is used with glass tiles to give a depth of color to the backsplash the garage gets a new insulated steel door and a storage system a cable railing system gets installed outside a gas stove goes in the living room.
A retractable awning new soapstone countertops get sealed with wax Andy dresses up the half-walls with oak caps and a scotia molding light fixtures made by blacksmiths floor warming goes in the master bath Richard tells us about the ERV unit.
The old driveway is replaced with new concrete pavers high-end cherry veneers in the kitchen in the master bath, the new soaking tub is set in a bed of fresh plaster the painting contractor tries out a full spectrum paint.
Jenn adds curb appeal with plants that match a house's design the team shares home inspection nightmares Mauro accurately matches paint color Tom and Kevin carve wooden serving utensils with pine.
Tom demonstrates how to sharpen a knife Mauro restains a deck Mark demonstrates the best way to prevent smoke when building a fire Ross learns about innovations to automatic water shutoff valves.
Conversations a homeowner and contractor should have before a project Richard repairs an HVAC system that is creating too much humidity Mauro demonstrates a paint sprayer Mark patches a brick wall.
Ross tests out a new stud finder Nathan repairs a wood floor burned by a hot iron Tom gives techniques for using a table saw safely Jenn replaces crushed foundation plantings.
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.
Host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva demonstrate how to select and install antique and reproduction door hardware Richard shows a homeowner how a geothermal home heating and cooling system works.
Richard heads to Salt Lake City, Utah to install a new solar water heating system Scott Caron shows Kevin devices to make residential electrical systems safer Kevin and Tom replace the rotting support posts underneath a backyard deck.
Roger meets a landscape designer to see how a stream affects the yard Tom and Kevin cut away a section of wall to connect the kitchen to the great room rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen proper preparation for doing a take down of the trees.
Visiting where Paul Revere stopped to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the advancing British troops roofers apply shingles to tie the old house in with the new addition the progress on the new back deck and a corner stair to the backyard.
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