
This Old House
Clearing the trees around the complex; shingling the main entrance; framing the deck in the barn.

Clearing the trees around the complex; shingling the main entrance; framing the deck in the barn.

Framework of the first floor of the barn and crawlspace; parquet floors; title grouting.

Roofing and plastering progress; a special shingling technique to be applied on the turret.

A talk with the tile contractor about tiling the master bathroom; cabinets in the main kitchen.

Shingling the south side of the bungalow; lights in the main house.

Wiring needs for the barn units; lathing and plastering; tile choices; roof archeology.

The south roof gets an ice shield and cedar shingles; a layer of energy-saving polystyrene board.

The new scale architectural model; heating plant and radiators; planning the lighting.

A progress report; preparing for winter; demolition of the old garages; new north wall foundation.

Building a five-car garage; electrician begins the rough wiring; different heating options.

An exterminator checks the property; original architect, H.H. Richardson; plans for the courtyard.

Heat pump for heating and cooling; landscape architect; new concrete wall and footings.

Plans for the plumbing and heating; meeting with a real estate broker about marketing.

Demolition uncovers problems; the use of thermal glass; converting the icehouse into a dwelling.

Plans for renovating the barn; architect, Jock Gifford, discusses the plans for the house.

Converting a 1800's home in Newton, Mass., into a five-unit condominium.

Products designed to keep leaves out of rain gutters; repairing a wobbly toilet.

Automatic water shut-off valve; drywall joints; plumbing torches.

Bob visits a showroom/store where tile is displayed and looks for tile for the bathroom and sunroom.

Bob Vila talks with Norm about the kitchen flooring; Bob visits a salvage yard.