This Old House

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Charlestown 2014: Part 1: 35 Years of This Old House
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Season 35 opens in Boston, where an 1850s-era Greek Revival house is to be upgraded. The homeowner would like to improve the kitchen and the third floor, where the master suite is located. The retaining walls also need work.
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Charlestown 2014: Part 2: Brick Rowhouse Blues
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A fix for a major problem: exterior walls that are bowing outward. Two weeks of work in the basement, meanwhile, has lowered the floor by several inches; the radiant heat-insulation .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 3: A Bridge to Charlestown
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How the old chimney will be modified for gas fireplace units. The framing progress is also spotlighted, including in the breakfast area and the third-floor master suite; and rebuilding .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 4: Wood and Water
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The progress on the now-approved dormer is spotlighted. Elsewhere, Insulation and wallboard are put into place; and a reclaimed brick veneer is installed on the kitchen bump out. Also: .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 5: Gardens & Greek Revival Style
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The ductwork for the new direct vent gas fireplace units is worked on; subtle Greek Revival details are added to the interior window trim; and the exterior window trim is painted. Also: .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 6: Kitchens and Baths
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A major upgrade begins: adding a Greek Revival-style front door. On the second floor, new wood wainscoting is installed; a feature wall insert for the master shower is created with .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 7: Rowhouse, Lighthouse
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A basement door is concealed; the new Cararra marble island top is spotlighted; a PVC fence is installed on top of the retaining wall; the front steps are given new life with a grinder, .. show full overview
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Charlestown 2014: Part 8: A Rowhouse Reimagined
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The Charlestown project wraps up. Included: restoring the exterior with a new dormer, windows, shutters and front entry; testing the security system; visiting the mechanical room in the .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 1: Colonial Roots
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Work on a 1966 colonial in Lexington, Mass., commences. The project includes adding a farmer's porch; relocating the playroom; gutting and redesigning the kitchen; and adding a mudroom. .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 2: Footings & Framing
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How the home will be renovated in stages so that the owners won't have to move out. The work begins with the back porch. Also: the framing of the first floor platform is outlined; and the building permit process is explained.
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 3: Colonial Curb Appeal
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The second floor's front gable wall is in place; the roof framing is underway; and the framing of the new farmer's porch is spotlighted. Also: a tour of Lexington's historic district .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 4: Smart Solutions
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How the roofers applied new architectural shingles to the house to coordinate it and the new addition; and a look at the progress on the back deck. Also: preventing the P-trap from the .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 5: Making Connections
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How a small stream in the backyard affects the entire yard. Also: trees are removed; shade plants are relocated to a new bed in the side yard; a five-foot section of wall is cut away to .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 6: Exterior Details
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A look at the mudroom door; the work required to patch in new clapboard; the back deck's hybrid railing system; and the layout and design choices for the kitchen. Also: what goes into a rough electrical inspection; and what's trending in kitchens.
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 7: Inspections
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Rough mechanical and rough framing inspections are discussed; reinforced fiberglass columns to support the farmer's porch are installed; how an arched doorway is being turned into one .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 8: Conservation Concerns
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A covered gutter is installed; the infiltration system to disperse water from gutters into the ground is detailed; native plants that will return part of the lawn back to nature are .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 9: Old to New
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Progress on the mud room and kitchen
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 10: Designer Details
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With the second floor sanded, stained and sealed, the crew commences work on the first floor; the custom refrigerator panels are spotlighted; and a chest of drawers is re-purposed as the .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 11: New Walk, Old Stone
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The bluestone front walk is started despite significant grade challenges; porcelain tile made to look like slate is installed in the screen porch; and the vanity project is recapped. .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 12: Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms
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A look at the LED ribbon strip lights being used under the cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry. Also: the mudroom storage system is built; the ventilation system is reviewed; .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 13: Finishing Details
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New plants are added to the landscaping plan; and a wrought-iron chandelier with 52 bulbs is installed. Also: the radiators being used in the garage and upstairs sitting room; the .. show full overview
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 14: Down to the Wire
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Installing tall fescue, which needs less water and fertilizer than other varieties; and designing the great room's entertainment center. Also: the finished mechanical room; and the final heating and cooling decisions.
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Lexington Project 2015: Part 15: Garrison No More
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The transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial is reviewed. Included: the technology built into the new kitchen; the customization of the spaces over the garage; and the updates made to the older parts of the house.
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Veteran's House 2015: Part 1: Veteran's Special House Project
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This Old House partners with Homes For Our Troops to build a house for Army veteran SSG Matt DeWitt. Kevin sees the plans for the DeWitt project. Norm, Tom and Kevin help with framing .. show full overview
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Veteran's House 2015: Part 2: Adaptions & Accessibility
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Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt’s disability doesn’t limit his cycling passion. Richard sees some of the 150 ADA approved requirements in the home. Kevin meets HFOT recipients Alex and .. show full overview
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Veteran's House 2015: Part 3: A Home for Matt & Cat
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Kevin, Roger, Tom and Norm build a high tunnel greenhouse for Matt and his family. Kevin meets HFOT Community Outreach coordinator Chris Mitchell for Volunteer Day at the house. Kevin .. show full overview

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