This Old House
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Episodes
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This Old House: Barrington: Another Project Wraps
aired: Sun, Apr 1, 2012
As the project winds down in Barrington, Rhode Island, Norm and Kevin congratulate Andy on a job well done. Richard shares an advanced programmable thermostat with a 7-inch LCD screen. Solar shades are installed on the first floor while upstairs the master closet is divided up to accommodate both his and hers spaces. Interior designer Lisa Newman Paratore shows off the final decor choices.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Spray Paint, Wood Floor
aired: Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor refinish several worn out items using spray paint. Then, general contractor Tom Silva removes wall-to-wall carpet and installs a pre-finished wood floor. And in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin some new household devices that can be operated "hands-free."
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This Old House: Barrington: The Finish Line
aired: Sun, Mar 25, 2012
Light green grout is used with glass tiles to give a depth of color to the backsplash. The garage gets a new insulated steel door and a storage system. A cable railing system gets installed outside. A gas stove goes in the living room; it will become a focal point at night, when water views are no longer visible. The lighting designer shows how layers of light were used to create distinct spaces.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Generator, Clogged Sewer
aired: Sun, Mar 25, 2012
Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron travel to Annapolis, Maryland, to install a manual transfer switch for a portable generator. Then Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterwards, Richard heads to Dallas to fix a sewer line that is clogged with tree roots.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Historic Windows, Filter
aired: Sun, Mar 18, 2012
General Contractor Tom Silva heads to Alexandria, Virginia to restore the windows in a home built by George Washington. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterwards, Richard installs a water filter at a kitchen sink.
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This Old House: Barrington: Wall Dressing
aired: Sun, Mar 18, 2012
A retractable awning gets installed. New soapstone countertops get sealed with wax, not oil, for a more durable finish. Andy dresses up the half-walls with oak caps and a scotia molding. The light fixtures are being made by New England blacksmiths. Floor warming goes in the master bath. Richard tells us why the ERV unit is possibly the most important piece of mechanical equipment in the house.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Solar PPA, Framing Walls
aired: Sun, Mar 11, 2012
Alternative energy expert Ross Trethewey travels to San Francisco to learn about a new way to finance solar photovoltaic panels and then sees them installed. Afterward, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner frame the walls for a basement-remodeling project.
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This Old House: Barrington: Cherry Kitchen
aired: Sun, Mar 11, 2012
The old driveway is replaced with new concrete pavers. Norm visits a custom cabinetshop to see how they are using high-end cherry veneers to make our kitchen. The installer scribes the refrigerator panel to fit. In the master bath the new soaking tub is set in a bed of fresh plaster. The painting contractor tries out a "full spectrum" paint that relies on other pigments to create richer colors.
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This Old House: Barrington: The Finishes Begin
aired: Sun, Mar 4, 2012
The Brazilian hardwood garapa is being used for the new deck. Red cedar shingles are cut into a wave pattern. Kevin heads to Providence to meet designer Lisa Newman Paratore at her shop to see what she's pulling together for our project. Norm sees the decorative brackets being used on the exterior and learns why polyurethane is a better choice than PVC stock for this application.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Tile, Weatherstripping
aired: Sun, Mar 4, 2012
Contractor Angelo McRae helps a homeowner tile his bathroom floor. Then, General Contractor Tom Silva heads to Washington D.C. to help a homeowner weatherstrip her front door.
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This Old House: Barrington: Coastal Landscape
aired: Sun, Feb 26, 2012
A sustainable coastal landscape is created using native plants along with freshly harvested local sod. Metalsmiths install a custom copper gutter and scupper. Renewable energy expert Ross Trethewey takes host Kevin O'Connor to see a lighthouse that is also an off-the-grid bed and breakfast for sustainability enthusiasts. Richard Trethewey sees the solar hot water system being used for our house.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Texas Plants, New Window
aired: Sun, Feb 26, 2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to Dallas to help a homeowner plant a garden using native species that are drought-tolerant. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove a door and replace it with a window.
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This Old House: Barrington: A Newport Mansion
aired: Sun, Feb 19, 2012
Andy Tiplady shows Kevin why he's using red cedar shingles and the flair he's creating between the first and second floors. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin how we are heating and cooling the house using a hydronic system that is integrated with a solar hot water system. Solar panels are also being used for electricity. Norm get a behind-the-scenes look at The Elms, one of Newport's famous mansions.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Vinyl Casing, Dishwasher
aired: Sun, Feb 19, 2012
Host Kevin O'Connor works with a siding contractor to install new vinyl casing around a window. Then, Plumbing and Heating Expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new dishwasher.
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This Old House: Barrington: Building a Clambake!
aired: Sun, Feb 12, 2012
Builder Andy Tiplady shows master carpenter Norm Abram how he's installing the windows using a custom copper pan for flashing. Kevin visits the Hurricane Research Lab at the University of Florida to see their current research and to feel what it's like to stand in a Category 3 hurricane. At the end of the day, it is time for the clambake down on the beach.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Fast Hot Water, Chimney
aired: Sun, Feb 12, 2012
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a recirculation pump to provide hot water quickly to a bathroom. Then, general contractor Tom Silva shares a tip for fixing the handle on a casement window. Afterward, Tom, Richard, host Kevin O'Connor, and landscape contractor Roger Cook ask "What Is It?" And Kevin travels to Dallas to help a homeowner line her fireplace chimney.
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This Old House: Barrington: Hurricane Irene
aired: Sun, Feb 5, 2012
Host Kevin O'Connor finds builder Andy Tiplady with the new foundation in place, and framing underway. Andy and his crew are preparing for Hurricane Irene. The house survives the hurricane, but the neighborhood takes a hit. Kevin meets the Executive Director of the Coastal Resources Management Council, Grover Fugate, to see the lengths to which people will go to live by the water in Rhode Island.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Patio Upgrade, Mirror
aired: Sun, Feb 5, 2012
Landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to San Francisco to upgrade a neglected urban patio. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shows Kevin how to hang a heavy mirror on a wall.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Graywater, Small Engine
aired: Sun, Jan 29, 2012
Plumbing and Heating Expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. Back in the loft, Richard shows host Kevin O'Connor some toilets that are also designed for hand-washing. After that, Landscape Contractor Roger Cook visits an engine repair shop to learn how to maintain small gasoline engines.
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This Old House: Barrington: An Introduction
aired: Sun, Jan 29, 2012
The crew opens the Barrington, Rhode Island, project aboard the Liberty. Homeowners Geoff Allen and Michelle Forcier bought the house for the beautiful water views. The biggest challenge will be building to withstand the marine environment. Master carpenter Norm Abram visits builder Andy Tiplady to see a classic home he recently built. Back at the house, Andy's crew starts gutting the first floor.
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This Old House: Bedford: Final Reveal
aired: Sun, Jan 22, 2012
Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada install plant material. Mark Ferrante installs backsplash tile. Mike Bradshaw installs wallpaper. Roger and Tom install reproduction metalwork. Kathy Marshall and Becky Titlow see the finished kitchen. Joe Titlow shows Norm his garage workshop. Dee reveals design choices in the oldest part of the house. Andrew Terrat shows Kevin the new additions. The wrap party begins.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Fence Stain, Window Box
aired: Sun, Jan 22, 2012
Host Kevin O'Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to stain a cedar fence. Then general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install window boxes and landscape contractor Roger Cook helps plant them.
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This Old House: Bedford: Final Touches
aired: Sun, Jan 15, 2012
Roger Cook lays the driveway finish. Allen Gallant installs LED lights. Tony Bevilacqua shows custom canvas wall coverings. Blacksmith Carl Close shows Colonial-inspired ironwork. Tom Silva shows the new garage door. Realtor Ron Phipps explains challenges of antique home re-sale. Richard Trethewey shows the latest water heaters. Susan Arnold reveals the family room and kitchen lighting plans.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Panel Upgrade, Butterflies
aired: Sun, Jan 15, 2012
Electrician Scott Caron works with a homeowner to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200 amps. Then landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a garden designed to attract butterflies.
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This Old House: Bedford: Doors and Tabletops
aired: Sun, Jan 8, 2012
General contractor Tom Silva restores the c. 1720 front door. The 1300-pound marble island top arrives. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a new zone damper system. Furniture maker Steve Staples makes our custom table top out of reclaimed joists. Tom uses old doors to make sliding "barn" doors for the pantry. Mason Mark McCullough installs the brick hearth using reclaimed bricks.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Front Door, Rebar
aired: Sun, Jan 8, 2012
General contractor Tom Silva heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner install a solid oak front door. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger shares several tips for driving rebar into the ground.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Ice Dams, City Trees
aired: Fri, Jan 6, 2012
Tom Silva explains to a homeowner how ice dams form and how to prevent them. He then works with an insulation contractor to apply closed-cell spray foam insulation in an attic. Then Tom, along with Kevin O'Connor, Roger Cook, and Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shares a tip about gutter downspouts. And, Roger heads to Philadelphia to plant trees on a city street.
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This Old House: Bedford: A Major Milestone
aired: Thu, Jan 5, 2012
General contractor Tom Silva and master carpenter Norm Abram install massive decorative timbers. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor the prefabricated concrete mounting pad for the A/C condensers. Norm visits the Parson Capen House in Topsfield, MA. Tom uses a new hidden deck fastening system. Homeowner Joe Titlow installs a new shed from the home center.
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This Old House: Bedford: On the Right Path
aired: Thu, Jan 5, 2012
Roger Cook creates a winding brick path. Kitchen designer Kathy Marshall shares the challenges of fitting a modern kitchen into an old house. Richard Trethewey looks at the zero-clearance gas fireplace before it's installed. Norm Abram makes wainscoting out of old sheathing boards. Tom Silva tells Kevin O'Connor that our red house will now be blue. Eleven-inch-wide white oak floor boards go down.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Sump Pump, Rusty Railing
aired: Thu, Jan 5, 2012
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Philadelphia to install a battery back-up sump pump. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva, ask What Is It? Afterward, Tom fixes a rusty metal railing on a set of front steps. And Kevin shares a tip about how to store a wheelbarrow.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Porch Light, Water Lines
aired: Sun, Dec 18, 2011
Host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician in Atlanta to install a front porch light. Then Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask What Is It? Afterward, Roger shows Kevin a tip for efficiently splitting firewood. And, Richard helps a homeowner who has hot water coming from his cold water faucet.
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This Old House: Bedford: Milestones In and Out
aired: Sun, Dec 18, 2011
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a reclaimed granite front step. General contractor Tom Silva installs new wood windows. Master carpenter Norm Abram takes a visit to the Colonel James Barrett house. Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey seals and insulates the old ductwork. In the yard, Roger spreads a rye grass mix that will blend with the old lawn but need less maintenance.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Pizza Oven, Pipe Threads
aired: Mon, Dec 12, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva travels to Philadelphia to help a homeowner put the finishing touch on a backyard pizza oven. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard shows Kevin how to apply teflon tape, pipe dope, and wicking to threaded pipe connections.
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This Old House: Bedford: Interior Design Ideas
aired: Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva create a more historically accurate front door surround. Certified arborist Matt Foti prescribes deep root injections for the ailing American Beech tree. Host Kevin O'Connor meets contractor Monica MacKenzie at an antique home she renovated. Interior designers Dee Elms and Andrew Terrat share their design direction for the new space.
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This Old House: Bedford: A New Driveway
aired: Sun, Dec 4, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps remove some existing plumbing in the old kitchen. Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a new asphalt driveway that will later be topped with a rustic finish. Richard shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's solving a rough plumbing problem by using a wet vent in the powder room.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Railing, Stone Yard
aired: Sun, Dec 4, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch. Then Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger and Kevin visit a stone yard to learn about stone used to build walls.
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This Old House: Bedford: Kitchen Inspiration
aired: Mon, Nov 28, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva replaces a rotted post. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy installs the restored historic window sashes. Host Kevin O'Connor finds electrician Allen Gallant upgrading the electrical service in the garage. Interior designers Dee Elms and Andrew Terrat show Kevin the house that inspired our kitchen. Tom and Kevin remove strip flooring to reveal historic boards.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Sink Drain, Floor Fix
aired: Mon, Nov 28, 2011
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Georgia to fix a kitchen sink drain. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner quiet his squeaky hardwood floors.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Cracked Walkway, Mold
aired: Sun, Nov 20, 2011
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic.
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This Old House: Bedford: Insulation, Roofing
aired: Sun, Nov 20, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva adds insulation to the oldest part of the house. Landscape contractor Roger Cook and homeowner Becky Titlow get a lesson in building a cook's garden. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada and Roger build raised beds out of old fieldstone and Becky plants the first vegetables. Tom and host Kevin O'Connor waterproof the new roof with a self-sealing membrane.
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This Old House: Bedford: New Space Revealed
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
Host Kevin O'Connor and building science expert Joe Lstiburek discuss the benefits of using OBS sheathing. General Contractor Tom Silva removes a cast iron pipe obstructing structural beams and installs new post supports. Master carpenter Norm Abram meets window restoration specialist Alison Hardy to see our historic window sash repaired. Tom and Kevin take down the old wall of the ell.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Shrubs, Baseboards
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner remove several overgrown shrubs in front of her house and plant many new perennials. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Richard helps a couple quiet their noisy baseboard heater.
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This Old House: Bedford: Yard and New Gable Wall
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Host Kevin O'Connor meets landscape designer Jenn Nawada to see the site plan. Landscape contractor Roger Cook removes the invasive vines and brambles from the back yard. General contractor Tom Silva and master carpenter Norm Abram raise the new family room gable wall. Tom and Kevin repair a historic window sill. Norm and Kevin demo the ceiling in the ell to regain head height for the kitchen.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Insulation, Foundation
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Host Kevin O'Connor works with an insulation contractor to show the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts. Then Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repoint a fieldstone foundation.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Hedge Prune; Backsplash
aired: Sun, Oct 30, 2011
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune an overgrown evergreen hedge. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a tile backsplash in his kitchen.
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This Old House: Bedford: New Entrance, Old Bricks
aired: Sun, Oct 30, 2011
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the walls of the entry addition framed up, and general contractor Tom Silva creating the connection to the main house. Mason Mark McCullough repairs the chimney that was cut away to make way for the addition. The fireplace gets removed from the kitchen. Master carpenter Norm Abram revisits the Acton Project. Kevin and Joe see recent discoveries from the jobsite.
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This Old House: Bedford: Work on the Addition Begins
aired: Sun, Oct 23, 2011
General contractor Tom Silva and mason Mark McCullough carefully open a hole in the old foundation. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy removes the historic sashes for rehab. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits the local library to see the oldest existing flag in the country, The Bedford Flag. Tom finds and repairs a rotted sill. Tom forms the new foundation out of ICFs.
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This Old House: AskTOH: Water Heater, Range Hood
aired: Sun, Oct 23, 2011
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a corroded fitting on his water heater. Then Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscaping contractor Roger Cook, and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner install a vented range hood in her kitchen.
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This Old House: Bedford: And the Work Begins
aired: Sun, Oct 16, 2011
Landscape contractor Roger Cook saves plants from the yard for future use. Homeowner Joe Titlow shows how his company builds architectural models with a 3-D printer. Roger clears overgrowth that's in the way of the addition while Kevin and master carpenter Norm Abram begin demo. Roger sets up a drain and sump pump to deal with water in the excavated hole. Mason Mark McCullough demos the chimney.
