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Replacing a kitchen faucet with a hands-free model; rechargeable batteries; channel drain.

Replacing a kitchen faucet with a hands-free model; rechargeable batteries; channel drain.

Garden bed for chili pepper plants in New Mexico; repairing a leaky toilet with a worn-out flange.

Replacing an old, rusted bulkhead door; getting hot water without waiting.

Illegal fireworks cause a fire in the triple decker just before COVID-19 strikes.

Final touches are added to the triple decker.

A two-day roofing class; installing French doors to divide the living room from a bedroom.

Reinstalling the upper cabinets; hot water and heating; shopping for appliances.

Fixing the plaster damage; sprinkler system; shopping for appliances for all three levels.

Working on the front door; mineral wool insulation; kitchen cabinets and counters.

Creating an urban patio; rewiring part of the house with intact plaster ceiling; fire rated door.

Bringing the back porches on a triple-decker up to code; eliminating fire odor by ice blasting.

Removing asbestos; a plumber works on dormant pipes; visiting a community garden; Arthur Krim.

"This Old House" returns to Dorchester, Mass., to follow the renovation of a triple decker.

The Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored and expanded; a new addition matches original details.

Hanging the pantry door; finishing the tiling and backsplash; custom surround for the gas fireplace.

Transplanting trees and sod; installing a custom deck hatch; assembling a smart lock system.

Elaborate interior window trim and custom storm windows; an updated electric meter and panels.

Flooring and finish carpentry; master bathroom plan; custom pizza oven and fireplace are installed.

Ceiling-mounted speakers; starting up a new HVAC system; garage door side mounts; pool.

Cobblestone apron at the driveway; reinforcing old floor joists; hanging a drop finial.