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

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.

Proper tools and techniques for window-washing; flushing sediment out of an electric water-heater.

Snowblowers; replacing an old, drafty door with one that is a pre-hung and energy-efficient unit.

Norm puts in the columns at the front entrance; Richard explains the placement of the new oil tank.

The crew installs the double front door, centralized audio/video/telephone, and blue board.

Steve discusses design issues with the architect; the process of installing a whirlpool tub.

Front landscaping; view progress on the rough plumbing, granite steps, and the front entrance.

Mason Roger Hopkins works on the new landscaping; the homeowner back-primes the cedar siding.

The crew prepares an opening to accept a new window; view the roof venting system.