This Old House

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The Brookline House - Project Recap These Old Houses
Episode overview
Our host kicks off the new season with a retrospective look at the first four seasons of This Old House. Combining original clips with updated footage, he recalls the restoration of a .. show full overview
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The Brookline House - New Construction
Episode overview
The star of this season's the All New This Old House is revealed: an energy-efficient solar home to be built from scratch in Brookline, Massachusetts. Our host introduces the new house .. show full overview
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The Brookline House - Design Wish List
Episode overview
Designer Steven Strong and our host review the design of the new house step-by-step, from conception to final plans. A survey engineer describes the surveying process and how the house will ultimately be situated on the lot.
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The Brookline House - Clearing The Site
Episode overview
The work of digging a foundation for the new house begins. When the crew hits a rock ledge, they are forced to drill and blast in order to put in the bottom of the foundation.
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The Brookline House - Moving House
Episode overview
Our host discusses construction of the foundation for the solar house in Brookline with the crew chief. Later, our host visits a couple in Sherborn, Massachusetts who have dismatled, moved and reassembled an historic house.
5x6
The Brookline House - Good Foundations
Episode overview
Landscape architect Tom Wirth discusses plans for a pool on the new site. Our host inspects the completed footings for the new house foundation.
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The Brookline House - Pouring Concrete, Waterproofing
Episode overview
Our master carpenter supervises concrete pouring and waterproofing for the foundation of the new house. Later, our host visits a solar home in Lexington, Massachusetts.
5x8
The Brookline House - Setting Sills, Energy Retrofit
Episode overview
At the Brookline site, our host discusses the process of sealing the foundation sill with our master carpenter. Then our host looks at the Peabody House in Hollis, New Hampshire, an old home with a solar addition.
5x9
The Brookline House - Concrete Blocks, Solar Home
Episode overview
Our host visits a solar home in Wilton, Connecticut, which utilizes a unique system of window shutters to close off a glass atrium at night.
5x10
The Brookline House - Earth Moving, Seattle Projects
Episode overview
The All New This Old House surveys renovation and construction that is revitalizing the heart of Seattle, Washington. The crew visits the houseboat community of Roanoke Reef, view the .. show full overview
5x11
The Brookline House - Boston Rehab, Concord Build
Episode overview
Our host visits an apartment on Boston's historic Symphony Row and a solar home in Concord, New Hampshire. Back in the Brookline site, work continues on the new house.
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The Brookline House - Progress Report, Salvage Shop
Episode overview
Our host is in Stamford, Connecticut for a trip to United House Wrecking, the largest salvage yard of its kind on the East Coast. Our host surveys the yard's collection in search of come .. show full overview
5x13
The Brookline House - Garage Floor, NYC Loft
Episode overview
Our host and crew travel to New York City to investigate the reuse of some of its commercial buildings. With the help of architect who specializes in conversions, our host learns what loft living is all about.
5x14
The Brookline House - Fresh Asphalt, Trump Tower
Episode overview
Our host gives a progress report at the new house site and tours the most exclusive address in the world, The Trump Tower, Fifth Avenue, New York.
5x15
The Brookline House - New Walls, Log Cabin
Episode overview
Work continues on the new solar home. Our host travels to Green Mountain Cabins in Chester, Vermont for a lookat how log cabins are manufactured.
5x16
The Brookline House - Windows Arrive From the Factory
Episode overview
After discussing the windows being installed at the new house, our host takes a quick trip to Medford, Wisconsin for a tour of the Hurd Millworks window maufacturing plant.
5x17
The Brookline House - Landscaping, Photovoltaics
Episode overview
Installation of photovoltaic roof panels begins at the All New This Old House site in Brookline. Our host explains how the array of solar cells converts light from the sun directly into electrical current.
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The Brookline House - Custom and Pre-Made Housing
Episode overview
We visit Ryland Homes, manufacturers of pre-fabricated houses in Columbia, Maryland. Our host tours their factory where much of the construction takes place.
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The Brookline House - Frank Lloyd Wright Home
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Our host visits the home of legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. Research Director Don Kalec explains how the structure was restored to its original .. show full overview
5x20
The Brookline House - Tree Expert, Design By Computer
Episode overview
We visit to Dallas to investigate another residental building alternative: a home that's computer-designed to offer optimum summer cooling efficiency.
5x21
The Brookline House - Inside The House, Mobile Homes
Episode overview
Our host and our master carpenter report on the latest construction developments at the new house site in Brookline.
5x22
The Brookline House - Geodesic Domes, Alarm Systems
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We travel to Riverside, California for a look at an unusual housing alternative: a computer-designed, moble home park.
5x23
The Brookline House - House Exterior, Beach Cottage
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Our host and company are in Hawaii to explore a unique island dwelling.
5x24
The Brookline House - Water Tanks, Home Of The Year
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The winner of the Metropolitan Home interior design contest is featured.
5x25
The Brookline House - Kitchen Design, Energy Systems
Episode overview
The crew puts finishing touches on the solar home in Brookline.
5x26
The Brookline House - The All New This Old House
Episode overview
Our host takes viewers for a grand tour of the completed solar home in the final episode of the season.

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