Exploring how one of the most important neighborhoods in America fared during the storm work on the side porch is underway at the project house stripping paint from the historic windows that will be reused on the project.
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.
Scott visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch to power hardwired appliances Richard goes inside a dishwasher to explain each cycle Tom repairs a piece of wood nosing.
Richard installs a whole house water filtration system Tom walks Kevin through various types of woods Ross visits a hotel room that's powered by voice activation Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit.
The dangers of carbon monoxide and how an operational CO detector could be the difference between life and death using stock lumber and millwork from a home center to build a home message center that mimics a window a white orb on a stake.
Richard revisits a homeowner to repair a water heater he thought was fixed four years ago Tom installs a storm door with a dog in mind Ross Trethewey looks at voice-activated smart devices.
Sanding using a power washer to clean siding home inspection nightmares installing deck railing lights.
Turning an original exterior door into a Dutch door installing a garbage disposal refacing a concrete wall with thin stone veneer.
Exploring landscape technology different walkway and driveway deicers and how they might impact masonry products building a modern bench.
Installing precast concrete steps refinishing an old table replacing a front lamppost.
Progress is made on the interior and exterior of the house bevel pine siding is weaved into the old touring Tyler Perry Studios adding lightning and surge protection the Dracut Centre School restoration is completed.
Putting up new framing installing ductwork exploring native fruit trees cardboard boxes make for a real kitchen feel restoring old windows.
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner find additional storage space by creating a new doorway into an unused attic Richard shares a viewer tip on how to create a faucet wrench from a standard PVC pipe repairing a broken doorbell.
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.
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.
Progress in the front yard, hardware and light fixtures a new custom garage door blends seamlessly with the period of the house installing front gates.
Wrapping kitchen cabinets in plaster fashioning an archway over the sink and a cove at the ceiling a pedestal sink soapstone countertops replicating a ceiling star from the dining room for use in other parts of the house balcony and balustrade.
A rare, up-close look at the Hollywood sign matching the 1930s look of the old floors using new red oak with a walnut feature strip a new terrace prefabricated decorative corbels made of stucco-covered foam terra cotta low-water plants.
The last steps of the stucco system, embedded mesh for strength and crack protection and a top layer with integrated color and a sand texture new period-appropriate ornamental ironwork how the reproduction tile for the project is being hand glazed.