This Old House
"This Old House" returns to Dorchester, Mass., to follow the renovation of a triple decker that was burned due to illegal fireworks.
"This Old House" returns to Dorchester, Mass., to follow the renovation of a triple decker that was burned due to illegal fireworks.
The historic Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored and expanded a new addition matches the existing architectural details new hardscape and landscape.
Hanging the pantry door finishing up the tiling and backsplash creating a custom surround for the gas fireplace.
Transplanting trees and sod installing a custom deck hatch assembling a smart lock system mounting a unique range hood.
Elaborate interior window trim and custom storm windows an updated electric meter and panels working on the limestone hardscape in the backyard assembling a Victorian style shed.
Install a new energy-efficient storm door Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to cut and solder copper plumbing pipes and fittings landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner reduce the size of an overgrown privet hedge.
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.
The framing of the front porch with the ledger board begins snaking ductwork puzzle Kevin and Katherine searches for furnishings at an outdoor antiques show in Brimfield Tommy has finished the deck framing and shows Kevin how he builds the stairs.
Tom travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven Richard shows Kevin how to apply teflon tape, pipe dope and wicking to threaded pipe connections.
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch Roger and Kevin visit a stone yard to learn about stone used to build walls.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain and takes in some of the sights of Atlanta What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner quiet his squeaky hardwood floors.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway by cutting the asphalt with a cold chisel, removing the tree root underneath and installing a "cold patch" Tom helps a homeowner get rid of mold in her attic.
Roger Cook helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs in front of her house and plant many new perennials What Is It? Richard helps a couple quiet their noisy baseboard heater by shortening the copper pipes and installing connectors.
Kevin O'Connor works with an insulation contractor to show the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts Tom helps a homeowner repoint a fieldstone foundation.
Tom learns how to create a keepsake box out of island mango wood Richard Trethewey learns how to add storage to an existing photovoltaic array Roger helps a family grow an organic garden of raised beds and fruit trees that will grow well in Hawaii.
Jenn plants a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands Scott brightens up a bedroom with new overhead lighting Tom gives tips on installing cabinet hardware Richard shows a tool with a red handle and small teeth.
Scott demonstrates how surge protection safeguards a home's appliances and electronics Tom and Kevin build a deck box planter using western red cedar Ross Trethewey features a tablet attachment that makes 3D scans of home interiors in Future House.
Painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window Richard tracks down the source of a clogged drain using some high tech equipment Scott warms up a chilly bathroom by installing an electric convection heater.
The gambrel roof profiles are pre-assembled and raised the crew stands up the second floor walls three new apprentices from the Gen Next program learn how to measure and cut roof rafters an engineer designs a septic system for the project.
The crew places a center beam in the old ranch house to support the second story a hole is cut in the original foundation for a new basement window Kevin visits an engineered lumber factory in Canada Tommy and Jeff raise the end gables.