
This Old House
Installing vintage spiral stairs the new plaster medallion is installed in the parlor laying down click-together linoleum floor tiles Norm Abram sees how the original five panel interior doors are rehabilitated.

Installing vintage spiral stairs the new plaster medallion is installed in the parlor laying down click-together linoleum floor tiles Norm Abram sees how the original five panel interior doors are rehabilitated.

Checking the progress in the owner's unit as the new white oak flooring is installed the showerhead combination that includes a master showerhead, a handheld showerhead and tub filler the paint color scheme for the first floor a new privacy fence.

Inspecting the new exterior paint job white oak flooring is laid down in the parlor with two decorative accent strips of cherry plaster crown moldings are replicated the progress on a new retaining wall the brick patio new replacement windows.

Norm meets local refinisher John Thomas for an assessment of the wood finishes in the house and how to properly restore them some period-appropriate tile combinations for the bathrooms and kitchen converting the old steam radiators to hot water.

A visit to Prospect Park Norm meets Michael R. Streaman and Karen Shen to check framing progress and kitchen layout Richard meets with contractors for options on the old heating system Roger visits a garden center and a roof garden in Tribeca.

Kevin O'Connor and Norm Abram restore a neglected 1904 brownstone in Brooklyn converting the former rooming house into a three family home while preserving and restoring period detail wherever possible.

Mark tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently Richard shims a wobbly toilet Kevin heads to the Catskills to build a wooden slice table with Jimmy Diresta, a maker who's known for his online how-to videos.

Roger teaches his apprentice how to not only repair a damaged walkway, but also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented in the future Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.

Disconnecting the main power the old bump out is demoed the bathroom is tested for asbestos a carpenter talks about working with Parkinson's disease the removal of the vinyl siding reveals the original clapboards.

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O'Connor a few different types of squares used for general carpentry What Is It? Roger helps a homeowner build a new patio using concrete paving bricks.

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cleveland, Ohio to help a homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling.

The yard gets planted a custom home office is built from off-the-shelf materials old floors are reused on the second floor installing an EV charger the front door gets a high-sheen finish.

Installing roof shingles and exterior window trims modifying the original staircase balusters and railings the homeowners meet with an interior designer.

Pouring new foundations a winding staircase replaces an old steep one building a retaining wall replacing the old water lines.

Disconnecting the main power the old bump out is demoed the bathroom is tested for asbestos a carpenter talks about working with Parkinson's disease the removal of the vinyl siding reveals the original clapboards.

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.

A sustainable coastal landscape is created using native plants custom copper gutter and scupper Ross takes Kevin to see a lighthouse that is also an off-the-grid bed and breakfast Richard sees the solar hot water system being used for the house.

Red cedar shingles the flair Andy is creating between the first and second floors the house is heated and cooled by a hydronic system integrated with a solar hot-water system solar panels for electricity The Elms, a famous mansion in Newport.

Roger installs a berm and fence Wes Wirth and Amy review the native plants they've chosen Richard shows Kevin how the house is being cooled with a split-type air conditioning system Tom Silva installs a handcrafted copper owl weathervane.