Programme de This Old House

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An exterior wall is framed on ground and raised into place. A history of framing tools is given. Recessed lighting and electrical panels are discussed. An old ridge beam is replaced with three LVLs.

Tommy discusses the use of I-joists and LVL beams. Kevin meets woodworker Paul Grouthouse. Kevin and Charlie insulate the original dormers. Landscape designer shares her intentions for the front yard.

The multi-angled roof has been framed. A remote-controlled skylight is installed. Mini duct system is discussed. The homeowner's mother makes a glass mosaic table. Rotted wood gutter is replaced.

New material is used for the house's exterior trim. Kevin visits a window restoration shop. Radiant floor heating is installed in the garage. The homeowners tile the basement bathroom.

The roof gets different types of underlayment. An oak mantle is installed. Brickwork is corrected. The old boiler is disassembled. Exterior clapboards are painted inside. A linear drain is installed.

A composite deck is installed. The basement gets insulated. Unconventional HVAC zoning is discussed. Kevin tours a stove factory in Reading, PA. Solar panels and their backup system are installed.

The master bathroom gets a plaster treatment. Windowsills are replicated in Dracut, MA. A kitchen garden, recessed lighting, and floating countertop are installed. New wood floors change directions.

Tom prepares a shower enclosure for tile using a new type of waterproofing system, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger helps install a privacy screen using bushes and a decorative flower garden.

Roger helps homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. The guys ask, "What is it?" then Richard has an easy fix for a kitchen faucet that is making a loud, shuddering sound.

Richard helps install a whole-house water filter. The guys ask, "What is it?", Tom helps a homeowner repair a hole in a rubber roof and Richard shares a tip for cutting PVC pipe without a saw.

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner with a hydrangea bush that won't flower.

Roger helps homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder, the guys ask "What is it?", Richard fixes loose pipes inside a shower wall and Tom shares a tip for getting a secure grip on a hammer.

Richard replaces a tank-type water heater with a new "tankless" unit, the guys ask "What is it?", Roger levels a sagging concrete walkway by "mudjacking," and Tom shows how to remove hammer dents.

Roger fixes a sagging wooden gate, the guys ask "What is it?”, Tom replaces drafty basement windows with energy-efficient ones and Tom and Richard show how to use different types of foam insulation.

Kevin and expert painter Rich O'Neil show how to prepare and paint oak kitchen cabinets. Tom Silva visits Connecticut homeowners in need of organization solutions for their cluttered cabinets.

Richard helps convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower, the guys ask, "What is it?", Tom shows how to use different types of "fillers" for wood and PVC and Roger installs a solar-powered fountain.

Tom cleans, stains and seals a mahogany backyard deck, the guys ask "What is it?", Kevin prevents sewage backup in a basement with a flood control system. Tom shows how to remove wood from a hole saw.

The 1880s Country Cape is finished. The cast arrives and reflects on the changes that have been made since Charlie's crew started work. The homeowners take Kevin and Tommy on a tour of the house.

It's a new project. We meet a new builder Deliandro and homeowners Robyn and Derek in the West Roxbury section of Boston. Robyn gives a tour. Derek is an architect and drew the construction plans.

The inside is demo'ed. Beams are installed to replace a load-bearing wall. A willow is pruned, and house wrap is installed. The homeowners select kitchen cabinets. A wider window opening is created.

Outside, windows are trimmed with PVC, and the house gets sided with fiber cement clapboards. An American Elm resistant to Dutch Elm disease is planted. Inside, a drainpipe puzzle is solved.

Ipe is installed on the front porch. A heat pump coil is added to the existing furnace. Back at the house, a brick patio is built. At the Dracut Centre School, original corbel replicas are installed.

The old front steps are replaced. The homeowners decide on interior flooring. Kevin visits a trade school. Cable railing and new door are installed out back, and a brick walkway out front.

Lighting is being installed outside and preparation for in-floor heat is happening in the primary bathroom. The homeowners pick lighting for the dining room and father and son install drywall.

The original foundation is repaired. Antique windows are installed in Dracut, MA. The wood floors are patched, and a bathroom is prepped for tile. Aluminum gutters that look like wood are explored.

Roger shows a homeowner how to prune a neglected crabapple tree properly, the guys ask, "What is it?" Later, Richard helps a homeowner install a new "anti-scald" shower-mixing valve.

Richard helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor, then the guys ask "What is it?" and Tom and Kevin install a pre-hung fiberglass exterior door.

Our "kids” episode features projects parents and kids can build together! A raised bed for growing vegetables, an indoor mini-golf course and a model rocket launcher using commonly available items.

Richard helps a homeowner install a new "dual flush" water-saving toilet, the guys ask, "What is it?" and Roger and Kevin head install an in-ground sprinkler system any homeowner can install.

Richard helps a homeowner install a new type of "zoning" control for her forced-air heating and cooling system, the guys ask "What is it?" and Tom helps re-grout a homeowner’s bathroom tile floor.

Tom prepares concrete basement walls for finished wallboard. Richard shows Kevin how to tie a few basic knots, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger demonstrates how to care for storm-damaged trees.

Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. Then Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to "winterize" his plumbing to prevent frozen pipes when the house is unoccupied.

Kevin helps a homeowner install a new bathroom ventilation fan, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger shows homeowners how to care for their lawn without using chemicals or pesticides.

Richard shows Kevin solutions for rust stains. Tom installs a pass-through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a fence gate. The guys ask "What Is It" with guest NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio.

Cabinets and a vent hood are being installed in the kitchen. The homeowners' daughter chooses a paint color for her room. A stained glass window is repaired, and floor tiles are laid out for install.

Countertops are going in and doors are being hung. A local stone fabrication shop is visited. A distressed stained finish is applied to trim. Under-cabinet receptacles and crown molding are installed.

A little over a year ago, the 1890s West Roxbury Victorian was a tired-looking house. Now, it's all dressed up and looking good. The crew and homeowners give a tour of the changes.

The team is starting a new project in Saratoga Springs, NY. They meet the homeowners and the builder. Plans for the 1864 home include reconstructing the additions and creating an open floor plan.

The homeowners begin to demo. The architect shares his plan for the home. Richard learns about the Saratoga springs. The yard is protected against construction. An air remediation system is installed.

The Saratoga Racecourse is toured. Discoveries are made during demo. Armored shield cabling is replaced with nonmetallic ones. The home's framing is explored. A buttress wall is built in the basement.

Local gardens are toured. A new foundation is built using ICFs. A mansion once owned by the inventor of a fire hydrant valve is toured. Forms are prepped for a pour-in-place concrete staircase.

The original foundation is repointed. Plumbing fixture choices are made. A ledger is installed on the new ICF foundation for the mudroom floor joists. A truss manufacturing facility is toured.

Brick veneer is installed at the Dracut Centre School. The homeowners select cabinets at a local kitchen showroom. Mold and mildew are identified and treated. Kevin takes a hot air balloon ride.

The old joists are replaced. Tile selections are made. The old porch is tied into the new framing. Steel I-beams support the open floor plan with no partitions. The roof trusses are installed.

Coffered ceilings hide plumbing pipes. A central staircase being constructed. A drain plain is created for the porch, and a diffusion vent is installed on the roof. The crew ends the day on the ice.

The house has undergone a dramatic transformation. The electrical and HVAC service is upgraded. An old window gets new life. Kevin is taught welding. The house is ready for insulation.

A wet tap is performed for the run of new water lines. A fire sprinkler system and slate hearth are installed inside. Doghouse dormers are made watertight and sided.

A tech school is visited. At the house, floors are going down. A custom drain pan is built for the laundry room. The new irrigation system is discussed. The ICF foundation gets a stucco-like finish.

Pocket doors are discussed. Painting advice is given. Old chalkboards are restored at the Dracut Centre School. Pantry cabinets, soaker tub, and kitchen lighting are installed at the house.

It's a wrap on the 158-year-old Dutch Colonial that has been in the same family for seven generations. The homeowners give the crew a tour of the new spaces. Tom presents a gift to the homeowner.

A year after California’s worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet families determined to rebuild.

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