This Old House
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This Old House
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5. Okt. 2026
Times in America/New_York
Archived schedule for this day. The player opens the live stream.
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Construction began on the Lexington project. A new energy code affects the construction.
A concrete block wall is built to connect the new mechanical space out front to the old.
A lally column is replaced by a larger ridge beam for an open kitchen and dining area.
Framing begins for a new zero-threshold sliding glass door. Geothermal is explained.
Geothermal pipes are run, wood blocking is installed, and receptacle boxes are replaced.
The original brick is repaired. A ramp is built, and a modern accessible house is toured.
A custom gutter is built. The neighbor's house, designed by the same architect, is toured.
In Tool Lab, Nathan explains the different table saw blade types; Ross extends WiFi service in a house; Richard replaces a faulty tub drain; the team shares their New Years' Resolutions.
Mark shares the story of how he became a mason; Tom explains why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it, and how to repair it if it occurs; Ross explores heat pump technology.
Heath explains why finish electrical work is his favorite stage of the job; Mauro demonstrates how to repair a crack in plaster; Mark raises a drywell in a driveway that is sinking below grade.
The entire cast reflects on the twentieth anniversary of Ask This Old House. Theyll discuss how the show was made and what they think the legacy of the television program will be moving forward.
Jenn shares how she became a landscape designer; Richard and Ross explain cost-effective ways to save money on your heating bill this winter; Nathan helps a homeowner replace a vinyl kitchen floor.
Jenn and Mark show how to make a stone water fountain; In Tool Lab, Nathan breaks down miter saw blades; The team discusses the challenges they've faced dealing with ongoing supply chain issues.
Richard shares what he loves about the plumbing trade; Ross talks about smart thermostats and their features; Heath explains how to understand switch legs; Tom replaces a rotted porch column base.
Jenn visits a fourth-generation nursery to learn how shrubs are grown; The team shares cost-effective ways to seal existing windows; Tom builds a sturdy serving tray with box joints.
Nathan shows how he organizes his work truck; Richard explains different kinds of bidets; Mauro spray paints a handrail; Mark helps a homeowner replace an old, patched driveway.
Jenn Nawada explains composting; Jenn Largesse and her landscape contractor install a concrete block retaining; Tom constructs custom built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves for a front hall closet.
A lesson on stucco is given, the siding is installed, and patio drainage is addressed.
Insulation and tile prep is in progress. A motorized multi-slide door is installed.
Electrical work for the elevator begins, and the therapy pool is installed.
The elevator cab is built, and audiovisual technologies are explored for accessibility.
The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.
The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
A final review of the geothermal system is done, and a blower door test is performed.
The accessible renovation of the mid-century modern home in Lexington, MA is complete.
Heath breaks down the basic voltages of cordless tools; Richard explains how to handle simple clogs in a bathroom sink, kitchen sink and toilet; Mark repairs a fireplace and replaces its cover.
Tom shares how he became a general contractor; Heath and Ross explain what smart electric panels are and how they work; Jenn and Nathan build and fill new window flower boxes.
Nathan demonstrates how to fix scratches on wood furniture; Jenn Largesse oversees the installation of a shipping container pool in her backyard; Tom shows how to re-secure a sagging fence gate.
Nathan shares how he became a carpenter and what he loves about his trade; Heath talks all about different LED lightbulbs; Richard fixes a wobbly toilet and repairs a sticky faucet handle.
Jenn Nawada suggests houseplants for areas of shade, partial shade and sun; Jenn Largesse shows how to put up an outdoor vinyl fence; Tom Silva builds a beehive out of wood.
Nathan shows how to mount a flat screen TV on a wall, Mark builds a stone birdbath, Tom repairs a Newel post damaged by a dog.
Ross shares why he became an engineer; Tom talks about different types of hammers; Richard shows how to control common plumbing emergencies; Nathan removes and replaces a garage door.
Jenn shows off different varieties of hydrangeas; Heath explains types of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and their functions; Mauro refinishes deck railings and posts.
Richard shows how to replace a toilet seat; Jenn Largesse builds a pergola for her backyard; Nathan repairs a century-old full mortise lockset.
Jenn talks about different types of succulents; Richard installs a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter; Tom builds a classic milk stool.
A new project begins — an 1887 Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.
Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living.
Termite damage is discovered. A high school student works as a framer on the project.
The new two-story addition is framed, and plumbing pipes are isolated from cold weather.
A trip is taken to the Empire State Building and the new plumbing system is discussed.
A custom jamb and threshold are built. Various water-resistive barriers are compared.
A new brick walkway and wood fiber insulation are installed. ERVs and HRVs are discussed.
A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche is installed.
A built-in bench is constructed. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new durable finish.
Restoration of the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, is complete. The crew gets a tour.
It's the start of a new project in South Atlanta, GA. It's an 1890s Victorian that once belonged to a civil rights activist. The This Old House team meets the homeowners, builder, and project manager.
It's demolition day at the house in South Atlanta. The homeowners' daughter learns to use power tools to build a lending library. An ivy-covered oak overhanging the roof is safely trimmed back.
A stem wall foundation is poured, and a custom wallpaper is designed. The homeowner installs a vapor barrier in the crawl space and tours an outdoor school for backyard inspiration.
The new interior spaces are toured. The HVAC ducting is installed. Kitchen location options are explored, and the old windows are restored. The homeowners' daughter creates a 3d tour of the house.
Interior framing is almost complete. Siding is installed on the exterior. A major motion picture studio is visited. The house is protected from lightning strikes. The Dracut Centre School is restored.
The old porch posts are repaired. The bathrooms get a new wall treatment. Ceiling joists are left exposed ceiling. The homeowners choose a front door and visit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s home.
The front door is stripped of paint. The HVAC system is connected and tested. Floating shelves are installed. The brick steps are repaired. An herb garden is planted, and the custom wallpaper is hung.
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