
This Old House
A two-story addition and an interior wall is framed, and the front porch is being rebuilt.

A two-story addition and an interior wall is framed, and the front porch is being rebuilt.

Termite damage leads to construction changes; replacing the old sewer line.

Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it multigenerational. The architect shares his plan.

The crew heads to New Jersey for the renovation of an 1897 Victorian in Glen Ridge.

The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five.

Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.

The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.

Progress continues in Lexington. The elevator cab is built, and the kitchen island gets a modern finish.

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed.

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; curbless shower.

Renovation has reached the halfway point. Gap siding is installed, drainage for the back patio is addressed.

Installing a built-in gutter system; interior rough-in begins; installing energy-efficient windows.

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; adding trim to the exterior.

Excavation begins, and Bob tours an NYC brownstone renovation.

The homeowners review the architect's plans for the project; plumber Richard Trethewey advises.

A larger ridge beam is installed for open kitchen and dining area. The homeowners choose hardscape finishes.

Mechanical room; HVAC ducting is buried underground; framing begins for residential elevators.

Rebuilding the interior; the architect explains the new accessible design; mobility solutions.

The crew is charged to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for an active family of five.