The This Old House Hour

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10x1
Bedford Project
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Season 10 opens with a look at a 300-year-old farmstead, targeted by its owners for two small additions and modern amenities while retaining the house's historic part. Included: .. show full overview
10x2
Bedford Project
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The shrubs and plants in front of the project house are moved for safe keeping; small trees and overgrowth are cleared in order to make space for the family room addition; the front .. show full overview
10x3
Bedford Project
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Old clapboards are removed; a hole to connect the old and new basement space is made in the old fieldstone foundation; historic sashes are removed from the windows so that they can be .. show full overview
10x4
Bedford Project
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The new roof that will overlay the existing roof is framed; the exterior chimney is repaired; the fireplace and chimney in the kitchen are removed. Also: a look at the show's 1994 .. show full overview
10x5
Bedford Project
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The backyard is reclaimed from invasive vines and brambles; the new family room's gable wall is assembled and raised; a historic windowsill is repaired. Also: insulating a wall with fiberglass batts; repointing a fieldstone foundation.
10x6
Bedford Project
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The family-room addition is framed up and sheathed with a coated OSB product; the historic window sash is stripped, repaired and repainted; the old wall of the ell is removed, opening up .. show full overview
10x7
Bedford Project
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The existing cellulose insulation in the walls of the oldest part of the house is topped off; raised beds are built from the fieldstone of the old foundation; the new addition's roof is .. show full overview
10x8
Bedford Project
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The last of the structural work is completed; the restored historic window sashes are reinstalled; the electrical service in the garage is upgraded. Also: how the study's modern narrow .. show full overview
10x9
Bedford Project
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Red cedar clapboards are added to the oldest part of the house; existing plumbing that's in the way of the new kitchen is removed; a horseshoe-shaped asphalt driveway is installed; a .. show full overview
10x10
Bedford Project
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The front door surround is rebuilt to eliminate rot and create a more historically accurate entranceway; the ailing American beech tree is inspected; the home's new interior design is .. show full overview
10x11
Bedford Project
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A front step is created from a reclaimed granite slab; new wood windows are installed in the addition; the old ductwork is sealed and insulated; the backyard is prepped for a rye grass .. show full overview
10x12
Bedford Project
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Decorative timbers are installed in the new family room; the mahogany deck boards are fastened to the front entry deck; a garden shed is installed in the backyard; closed-cell spray-foam .. show full overview
10x13
Bedford Project
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Old-style bricks are used to create a path to the entry door; cabinets are installed; a zero-clearance gas fireplace is demonstrated and installed; wainscoting for the powder room is .. show full overview
10x14
Bedford Project
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How the circa 1720 front door is being restored with flexible epoxy and a paint job; and the HVAC system is being upgraded from one zone to three with a plug-and-play zone damper system. .. show full overview
10x15
Bedford Project
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A thin layer of liquid asphalt is applied to the driveway; LED strip lighting is installed at the old fireplace. Also: a look at the single garage door, which mimics the appearance of .. show full overview
10x16
Bedford Project
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The Bedford project concludes. Included: adding plant material; installing the ceramic backsplash tile; hanging the handwoven Japanese wallpaper in the dining room. Also: the design .. show full overview
10x17
Barrington Project
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A new project commences with a modified cape on Barrington Beach, R.I., that is in need of internal remodeling, an upgrade to the electrical system and weather-proofing to withstand the .. show full overview
10x18
Barrington Project
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The Barrington, R.I., project continues with structural steel being bolted and welded into place. The work is put on hold, however, as Hurricane Irene threatens the region. Also: the .. show full overview
10x19
Barrington Project
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The Barrington, R.I., project continues with the installation of windows and architectural shingles. Also: a visit to the Hurricane Research Lab at the University of Florida. In the .. show full overview
10x20
Barrington Project
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The Barrington, R.I., project continues with a look at the house's hydronic system, which features a solar hot-water system on the roof; and the installation of spray-foam insulation. .. show full overview
10x21
Barrington Project
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The Barrington, R.I., project continues with work on the landscape and master bedroom porch, including the installation of a custom copper gutter and scupper. Also: how the home's solar .. show full overview
10x22
Barrington Project
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A hidden fastening system is used for the new deck, which features a Brazilian hardwood called garapa; red cedar shingles that were cut into a wave pattern are installed at the top of .. show full overview
10x23
Barrington Project
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How the cracked asphalt in the driveway has been replaced with new concrete pavers; and why high-end cherry veneers are being used for the custom cabinets. Also: hanging the last of the .. show full overview
10x24
Barrington Project
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A retractable awning is installed over the deck; the countertops are sealed with wax instead of oil in order to provide a more durable finish; the half-walls are accented with oak caps .. show full overview
10x25
Barrington Project
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Glass tile is added to the kitchen; a garage storage system is installed; the cable railing system is completed; a gas stove is installed in the living room. Also: how the lighting .. show full overview
10x26
Barrington Project
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The Barrington, R.I., project wraps up in the Season 10 finale. Included: a look at programmable thermostat; a tour of the home, including the master suite, daughter's bedroom and guest .. show full overview

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