
This Old House
The heating system in the original house is examined to see if it can heat the addition.

The heating system in the original house is examined to see if it can heat the addition.

The crew faces bad weather as they dig a hole for the foundation and pour the slab.

The team reviews the plans for the addition; Bob visits the United Wrecking Company.

A small Victorian home in Newton, Mass. expands with a family room and garage addition.

Clearing toilet stoppage; folding attic stairs; growing tomato plants from seeds.

Exterior door jamb; leak sensor; automatic water-shutoff valve.

Bob is back at the job site to install a garage door on the addition and begin shingling.

A bridge between the structures is complete; Bob travels to Hawaii to meet an architect.

The heating system in the original house is examined to see if it can heat the addition.

The crew faces bad weather as they dig a hole for the foundation and pour the slab.

The team reviews the plans for the addition; Bob visits the United Wrecking Company.

A small Victorian home in Newton, Mass. expands with a family room and garage addition.

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

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

The grading and draining are overhauled as the team jacks up the western facade.

Learn about chimney and sill repair and how to fix rotted wood.

The crew dismantles the front portico, installs rubber roofing and reviews the kitchen.

The crew installs shingles and inspects the chimneys; Steve visits a recycling facility.

Work begins with roof repair and a review of the house's history.

A visit to this year's house, an 1815 National Historic Register home in Wayland, Massachusetts.