
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.

Trap under a bathroom sink; brick walkway; plaster ceiling; drywall.

The proper way to edge a lawn and flower bed; lessons on choosing drill bits.

The crew builds a deck, installs a fireplace, and tests the new plumbing system.

Granite work continues, Tom installs insulation, and Bob meets with a radon expert.

Work continues on the new stone terrace, and Bob visits a granite quarry.

Siding and insulation are installed, and Bob Vila meets with an audio expert.

The crew updates the roof, trim, and window casings and reviews home security options.

With the framing up, Bob discusses options to make the new addition wheelchair accessible.