
This Old House
The crew starts work on the mechanical system of the Cape, including heating and plumbing.

The crew starts work on the mechanical system of the Cape, including heating and plumbing.

John and Claire's Cape-style home gets a new roof, siding, and windows.

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.

A look at the nearly finished project; touching up the picket fence, deck and yard.

Plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms; installing and sanding oak flooring; repairs to the stone wall.

Finishing the front porch with new columns and paint; laying parquet floors; dining room fireplace.

Repairing holes in drywall; replacing a large 1920s wall-mounted toilet.

Restoring a slate walkway; repairing a leak in a fiberglass shower stall.

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.

A grand tour of the newly renovated home.

Wallpaper demonstrations; solutions for the heat plant; finishing touches; landscaping progress.

Choosing wall-coverings; tips for mistake-proof wallpapering; landscaping with Tom Wirth.

Right way to trim windows, patch a wooden floor and hang doors; installing upper kitchen cabinets.

Installing the chimney and the cabinet pieces; a perfect sink is gifted.

Building cabinet drawers; using plastic laminate materials; materials for the greenhouse.