
This Old House
How computers fit into an energy efficient house; roughing in the wiring.

How computers fit into an energy efficient house; roughing in the wiring.

Chimneys, insulation, and weatherproofing the roof; a visit to Oak Park, Ill.

Techniques needed for a super insulated house; affordable housing of the future.

Landscaping plans; a visit to a photovoltaics manufacturer.

Building window boxes for flowers; installing sod to create a brand-new lawn.

Removing bolts and screws; walkway; roof; rotting post.

Our host meets with the landscape contractor; the crew insulates the exterior and interior walls.

The new paint colors go up; Tom Silva re-details the porch trim.

Rough wiring is completed; the crew lays down an old-style macadam driveway.

The crew cuts down four conifers, installs true-divided-light windows, and lays new wood shingles.

On-site, the painters apply the exterior topcoat, and carpenters cut the last trim pieces.

Touring Clos Pegase, a winery designed by noted architect Michael Graves.

With remarkable progress at the site, we tour the exterior and talk with the floor man.

The contractor shows us the extra work needed to save the old front porch.

We learn how a large laminated-veneer lumber beam was installed.

After heavy rains and flooding, Napa Valley - and the job site - are a soggy mess.

Work begins on the Duffy residence, with the crew tearing off the back porch.

This Old House travels to Napa Valley in search of Dennis Duffy's circa 1906 farmhouse.

Jeff shows us how he finished the pine floors; Richard Trethewey takes us on a plumber's final tour.

Steve meets the interior designer and views the countertops and appliances in the kitchen.