This Old House

The TOH crew takes on a new project: an 1850s-era Greek Revival brick rowhouse in Charlestown, MA.

Tom solves bowing in the roof.  Richard shows Kevin the rough plumbing.  Tom helps get LVLs fastened in place.  Norm revisits the old Charlestown house.  Tom opens up the back wall for the new bump out.

Richard gets up close and personal with one of Charlestown's most iconic structures: the Zakim Bridge.  Tom shows Kevin how he'll have to modify the old chimney for the new gas fireplace units, and they see the framing of the new bump out for the breakfast area.

Richard sees the last wooden whaling ship in the world.  Norm sees the progress on the dormer.  Brick veneer is fitted to the bump out.  Kevin drops by a kitchen designer.  Norm and Tom install shutters.

Roger visits a community garden while Richard roughs in fireplace units.  Norm and Tom add details to the window trim.  Mauro Henrique paints the exterior window trim and puts up samples for the door.

Tom upgrades the front door before he and Kevin install wainscoting and copper roofing.  Norm visits a city archaeologist.  A tile contractor makes a feature wall insert in the master shower.

Tom builds a hidden door to the basement.  A new fence is installed.  Richard meets a homeowner turning a lighthouse into a summer home.  Norm and Tom restore the old exterior.  A marble mantel is fitted.

Kevin tests the new electronics.  Richard shows Angela the induction stove.  Norm sees the mechanical room and the changes to the guest room, bath, and living room.  Kevin checks out the outdoor kitchen.

This Old House kicks off the second project of their 35th Anniversary Season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial Revival in historic Lexington, Mass. which extends back to the American Revolution.

Kevin discusses This Old House's history renovating Colonials & Colonial Revivals.  Demo on the Lexington house begins with the back porch.

Roof framing begins in Lexington with Tom and Kevin.  They build a new farmer's porch reminiscent of Colonial style homes, as well as a structural ceiling.

Norm visits the Hancock-Clarke House.  Tom and Kevin help install a corner desk stair, and Richard helps offset a tub trap.

A stream requires trees and plants to be removed from the yard.  Tom and Kevin connect the kitchen to the old great room.  Richard shows Kevin the rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen.

Kevin meets electricians to see a rough electrical inspection, and Tom installs a hybrid railing system.  The homeowner designs a new family kitchen.

Norm and Tom reinforce the porch and review ways to meet the insulation value needed in the walls. Richard meets a plumber for info on inspections, and Kevin sees the new storm window system.

Kevin sees the installation of a new gutter and how Roger is restoring a patch of lawn to nature. An electrician updates the wiring while Norm visits a window factory in New Hampshire.

A contractor installs new floor tile while an electrician shows Kevin how to wire an electrical box. Kevin patches the walls. Tom squares an arched doorway.

Kevin finds the second floor sanded, stained, and sealed as Tom oversees the first floor. Norm sees custom refrigerator panels. Kevin meets the designer of an inn. Norm makes a sink base.

Kevin finds Roger starting on the new bluestone front walk.  Around back, Norm finds the tile contractor installing porcelain made to look like slate in the screen porch.  Kevin recaps the vanity project and meets Richard to see the sink and faucet set.  In Acton, MA, Roger visits a stone salvage yard to see how antique granite is selected and fabricated for the front walk.  At the end of the day, Kevin sees the granite steps in place and lends a hand as Roger sets the house marker.

LED strips are installed in the kitchen.  Richard reviews the need for insulation, and wallpaper is put up in the girl's rooms.  Kevin finds a painter painting decorative stripes on an accent wall.

Roger places new plants while Richard installs two types of radiators to heat the garage and sitting room. A chandelier and garage door are fitted.

Roger installs new turf while Kevin meets with inspectors. The design for the entertainment center is finalized. Richard exhibits the finished mechanical room and heating system.

Kevin and Tom meet the Building Commissioner to see if they passed inspection. Richard and Kevin tour the new kitchen and spaces above the garage. Tom joins to celebrate another job well done.

TOH partners with Homes For Our Troops to build houses for two Army veterans and their families in New Hampshire and Florida. Norm, Tom, and Kevin lend a hand.

Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt's disability doesn't limit his cycling passion. Richard sees the home's ADA requirements. Kevin meets the Dillmanns. Richard learns about touchless faucet technology.

Roger starts work on a greenhouse. Tom and Norm build the end wall and doors for the structure. Kevin meets a HFOT Community Outreach coordinator, who explains the importance of involving the community. Over 150 locals help lay down sod, mulch the beds, and plant. Kevin visits Army veteran Joe Beimfohr at his specialized home in Florida. A closet builder works with the DeWitts on a master closet. Norm, Kevin, and Matt build a rustic table for the new dining room.