Opening up the front yard and perennial beds blending the old plaster work with the new safely taking down a Norway maple a tour of Boston's streets and a splash into the Charles River removing paint from old shingles.
Work on the exterior is progressing using an acrylic stucco system in the basement waterproofing the valley where the flat roof meets the pitched roof of the new entry addition installing four different kinds of insulation throughout the house.
Hand-patching sidewall shingles installing ductwork for the hydronic heating and cooling system finishing up the rough electrical with dimmable LED recessed lighting installing a pocket door kit.
Richard finishes up installation of the floor-warming radiant heat under the new family room a new basement floor and footings are poured, smoothed and leveled Tom installs the new energy efficient, vinyl clad casement windows.
Framing a slightly pitched roof over a new sunroom tapering LVLs roof rafters installing deck underlayment an expensive change order in a bathroom a former resident of the home was street photographer Jules Aarons back-to-back bathrooms.
New front entry framed-up kitchen Tom turns the flat roof into a pitched one with prefabricated trusses kitchen layout Roger shows Kevin the native and non-native species taking over the flood plain the layout for the new back deck and walkways.
Framing the new mudroom and powder room on the first floor contending with a termite-damaged sill in front an eco-friendly plan to address the termites and carpenter ants.
A crane lifts a steel beam that will carry the load of the house insulated concrete forms for the foundations and above-grade walls on the additions pouring the foundation and walls lead laws the kitchen is gutted the dining room wall goes down.
Removing old yews demolishing a sun porch a visit to the estate's original gatehouse progress on excavation out front and back a team of concrete cutters cuts through 10-inch-thick concrete foundation walls.
Renovation begins on a 1940s house on Boston's famous Charles River Tom conducts a structural investigation Richard finds asbestos to be removed Roger puts erosion control in place to protect the flood plain.
Mark explains how to make concrete Tom replaces a broken pane in a basement window Ross travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to learn about technology used on the International Space Station.
Jenn installs a plunge pool in a small backyard Tom gives some basic tips about insulating an attic Richard travels to Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater.
Repairing rotted sills the challenge of ducting a first period home is solved old material disguises a new repair repairing an original gunstock post installing new clapboards.
Helping a homeowner control the temperature of her radiators, which are overheating the rooms upstairs helping a homeowner squeeze a new refrigerator into an opening that's just a little too small how to tame a tangle of bungee cords.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new vinyl fence Kevin O'Connor heads to Omaha, Nebraska, where he helps install a protective epoxy coating on a homeowner's garage floor.
Roger Cook shows Kevin O'Connor several different ways to determine the grade, or pitch, of a landscape Tom and Richard show Kevin different ways to see what's inside a wall Richard helps a homeowner repair a bathtub that won't hold water.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook replaces the cracked flagstone on a set of front steps with bluestone What Is It? Richard visits a serious cook and helps her replace her old electric stove with a new gas range.
New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring a soapstone sink is fabricated reviewing the hot water system a wood backsplash is added to the pantry and light fixtures illuminate the ell.
Installing a granite veneer water table installing the old roof boards on the ceiling of the new ell building a dry laid stone wall plumbing manifold a carpenter talks about leaving his corporate job.
Installing a rainwater harvesting system touring a handmade lighting factory assembling a new boathouse on site plants are heeled in for the winter.