Norm wrestles with replicating the arch details from the living room in various openings in the house the stucco system starts on the new addition with the scratch coat Norm shows the formaldehyde-free batt insulation used in the basement.
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Helping a homeowner with very high water pressure by installing a pressure-reducing valve types of grass that are appropriate for certain climates Tom helps a homeowner who ran into a problem while installing crown molding on his kitchen cabinets.
The life and work of tile expert Joe Ferrante helping a homeowner replace a broken bathroom tile with a matching new tile different ways to cut ceramic and stone tile using both hand and power tools installing a backsplash using glass tile.
How to improve a lawn using a "slice seeder" how to drive a nail in a tight spot tips on preparing a home for sale Richard visits a homeowner to help fix a water leak in her living room ceiling.
Kevin travels to Little Rock, Ark., to install an outdoor electrical outlet for a homeowner showing a live audience in Wichita, Kan., how to plant flower bulbs properly a tour of Graceland replacing old, worn-out kitchen cabinet hardware.
Roger helps a homeowner in Wichita plant a narrow garden bed near her driveway Richard, Tom and Kevin conduct home improvement workshops Richard and a local contractor make an old fireplace more energy efficient by installing a wood-burning insert.
Richard shows the Zakim Bridge with the structural engineer on the project modifying the house's old chimney for new gas fireplace units the framing progress options for rebuilding the retaining walls installing an interlocking concrete system.
Tom builds a structural wall to solve bowing in the roof on the third floor, Norm shows Kevin how the roof has been under-structured since it was built Tom helps get LVLs tucked into the brick sidewalls and fastened in place.
An 1850s-era Greek Revival brick rowhouse in historic Charlestown, MA the spaces that will be getting minimal work: an existing guest room, guest bath, and living room a plan for the basement Norm and Tom test for lead paint before digging begins.
A pair of classically inspired urns Tom stows things away in the attic a steam shower the homeowner and Richard check out the finished basement spaces Heather Faulds shows Norm the finished bedrooms, baths and laundry décor choices.
Tom Silva adds insulation to the oldest part of the house landscape designer Jenn Nawada and Roger build raised beds out of old fieldstone and Becky plants the first vegetables. Tom and Kevin waterproof the new roof with a self-sealing membrane.
The benefits of using OSB sheathing removing a cast iron pipe obstructing structural beams and installing new post supports repairing a historic window sash removing the old wall of the ell.
Landscape designer Jenn Nawada shows the site plan removing invasive vines and brambles from the backyard raising a new family room gable wall repairing a historic window sill demolishing the ceiling to regain head height for the kitchen.
Framing up the walls of the entry addition creating the connection to the main house repairing the chimney removing the fireplace from the kitchen revisiting the Acton Project recent discoveries from the jobsite.
Norm continues removing the old clapboards Tom and Mark carefully open up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement space to the new Alison Hardy removes historic sashes to be taken off site for rehab.
Transplanting shrubs and plants out front a 3-D architectural model removing the front entry porch, accessibility ramp and rotted clapboards layout for the new addition a drain and sump pump system Mark demos the exterior parts of the chimney.
This Old House opens a new season with a 300-year-old Colonial farmstead the homeowners plan to preserve the historic part of the house, while adding space and modern amenities with two small additions Tom inspects the structure.
Work on the L.A. project wraps up with finishing touches the new HVAC system, bathrooms, plaster detail, landscaping and irrigation system a mix of antiques, reproductions and upholstery create inviting spaces the master suite and the new kitchen.
Progress in the front yard, hardware and light fixtures a new custom garage door blends seamlessly with the period of the house installing front gates.
Jenn installs a vertical garden to maximize space Tom explains the uses for different drill bits Richard travels to a plumbing facility to learn about advances in toilet engineering.
Tom replaces a bi-fold closet door Jenn discusses alternatives to flower bouquets for gift giving Mauro paints a bathroom using a mold resistant paint.
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