
This Old House
Demolition begins with the destruction of the current roof; the floorplan is finalized.

Demolition begins with the destruction of the current roof; the floorplan is finalized.

A half Cape in Reading, Mass. where homeowners want to add a second story.

Painters apply the last coat of paint to the exterior; Bob goes to a Canadian mill.

A lock installer figures out the best locking system to install; Bob goes to Seattle.

Geodesic structures in southern California; alarm systems for the house.

An update on the inside of the house; installing fireplaces; a visit to California.

Progress is made with the installation of rough wiring, a boiler and a hot water heater.

A new bulkhead and septic are installed and the historic paint colors are matched.

The crew reviews drainage, door placement, and skylights; Norm turns new balusters.

Steve checks on the leaching field progress; learn about the 1888 color scheme.

Progress is made on the deck, kitchen and master bath framing; asbestos is removed.

Portico footings are poured, exterior lead paint is scraped and new wiring is reviewed.

Installing a granite marker with an address number; repairing a hot-water radiator.

Radiator cover; steam humidifier; portable units.

The team makes progress on framing the cottage and installing windows and doors.

Host Bob Vila tours a pre-fabricated post-and-beam home with an open floor plan.

The crew surveys the property, tests the soil and drills for water.

From Cape Cod to a remote building site, Bob Vila meets with realtors to find the perfect project.

The renovation wraps at Paul and Amelia's 1950s Tampa home.

The house gets heating, air conditioning, and a new solar hot water system installed.