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From Acorn To Arabella. ————————– Sign up for our email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hn3Qyv Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38′ wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin’s Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel’s gaff rig. These videos…
From Acorn To Arabella. ————————– Sign up for our email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hn3Qyv Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38′ wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin’s Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel’s gaff rig. These videos…
From This Old House. Lee Gilliam shares the key tools and products to include in a winter weather kit to prepare for winter; Mark McCullough shares his favorite homeowner-friendly masonry tools and how to use them for entry level projects; Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor upgrade the workspace by building a new mobile miter saw…
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From This Old House. The most critical part of the Concord foundation is where the old meets the new. Kevin O’Connor meets our expert, Hugo Provetti, who is our go-to person for sealing a foundation joint. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around…
From The Build Show. Build Expert™ Bryan Uhler walks through the structural and safety considerations involved in pouring concrete footings for a new project in Washington State. He explains the importance of rebar placement, grounding, portal frames, and proper formwork, emphasizing the role of thoughtful planning in seismic zones. Bryan covers everything from pre-bent rebar…
From The Build Show. Matt and Steve dive into the most common—and most forgiving—roof systems in America: vented attics framed either on-site (cut roof) or off-site (truss roof). With insulation at the ceiling plane and airflow from soffit to ridge, these systems are reliable and cost-effective—but only if detailed properly. Learn how overhangs impact moisture…
From This Old House. The roof of the Lexington project is a mix of multiple roof types and pitches. A custom gutter with a downspout is recessed into the overhang to manage the volume of rainfall it will yield. The house next door, one of three designed and built by the same original architect and…
From The Build Show. What is the secret to building a great home? A home that isn’t dated by its materials in 10 years; A house with layers of craft and beauty; A house with a soul. Traditional building craft is alive and well. Come learn from Master Builder Brent Hull as he shares the…
From This Old House. A cape is a simple design, and in Concord that followed through to the stairs and the newel posts. The homeowners want to up the umph factor and have asked Tom Silva to help. He meets designer, Meghan Shadrick, to discuss the new look. And then Tom returns to his workshop…
From The Build Show. Stephanie dives into budget-conscious yet high-performance choices for windows and doors on this episode of “That ‘70s Remodel”l. She explains the decisions made to balance affordability, performance, and long-term durability. To improve energy efficiency, they upgraded the building envelope with Huber ZIP-R Sheathing, providing built-in insulation and a water-resistant barrier ideal…
From This Old House. The Concord property has several specimen Hemlocks that could be over a hundred years old. But Hemlocks in America are under attack by an insect from Japan called Wooly Adelgid. Jenn Nawada meets arborist, Josh Fritz, who has been hired to save our trees. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where…
From The Build Show. In this insightful episode of the Build Show Podcast, host Matt Risinger sits down with Stephanie Dailey—longtime colleague, project manager, and now remote collaborator—to explore what it really takes to build a remote career in the construction industry. Stephanie shares her unconventional path from jobsite coordination in Austin to managing high-performance…
From This Old House. The cheapest way to renovate the section of the Concord house that was added in the 1980’s is to tear down the old and rebuild from scratch. Today, the garage and family room are history. Charlie Silva brings a gas-powered cutoff saw and an excavator to do the work. SUBSCRIBE to…
From Next Level Gardening. In this video I will share 5 common raised bed garden watering mistakes. Gardening in raised beds is easier because you have control over more variables and can grow more in less space, but watering is the thing that trips most people up. So watch this video and avoid all 5…
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From Family Plot. Six week into testing five different kinds of mulch, and we can already make some conclusions. While we can’t yet say what mulch is best, we can say that all the mulches have reduced the need to weed by at least 80%, and in one case 94%. This is an ongoing experiment…
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From This Old House. This Old House wants to save building material from the Concord house from the landfill. With the cost of building supplies skyrocketing contractors are doing what they can to save demoed material. At our project the appliances are being shipped to a family in Haiti, the hardwood flooring gets resold by…
From The Build Show. Matt and Brent showcase a beautiful 1908 Italian Revival house in downtown Fort Worth. The house is built with solid masonry, lasting hundreds of years. They discuss the restoration process, including the original Millwork, windows, and kitchen. Brent’s expertise in historic preservation and restoration is highlighted, and they tease an upcoming…
From Acorn To Arabella. A calm morning in Marion Harbor makes for the perfect day to deal with the rot I found in Arabella’s bowsprit while we were back in Miami. What I thought was just a small spot of rot turned out to be a bit bigger than I had imagined—an indication that this…
From This Old House. Jenn Nawada teams up with a water conservation expert in Portland, Oregon to help two homeowners install a rain garden; Ross Trethewey shares how moisture meters can detect unseen water damage; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner increase the safety of their concrete steps by installing a wrought iron railing and showcases…
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From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor meets Architectural Historian John Clemson to find out why the simple Cape home design has survived from the Plymouth colony to this 21st Century project. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Cape style house footage: Istock [https://www.istockphoto.com/], Retrofootage/Pond5 [https://www.pond5.com/] Looking for more step by step…
From This Old House. A progress tour of the house is given, starting at the back addition, through the walkout basement and mechanical spaces, then up to the main floor. Repairs are made to the 1960 brick, including matching the original color and texture of the mortar. The homeowner gets help building a DIY ramp.…
From The Build Show. Zack offers tips on how to order windows correctly to avoid costly mistakes. He emphasizes the importance of getting measurements right the first time to prevent delays in the construction process. Factors to consider include window type, cladding, location, glass type, swing direction, hardware color, and grids. Zack provides a cheat…
From This Old House. It’s time in the Concord Cape project to start thinking about exterior colors. There are many surfaces to consider, siding, trim, roof, doors, and shutters are just a few. Mauro and Kevin meet with our homeowners to survey the choices. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Expert…
From The Build Show. In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, our host Matt Risinger sits down with builder, educator, and longtime friend Jordan Smith for a deep dive into one of the most important questions in residential construction today: how do you build high-performance homes without blowing the budget? Drawing from Jordan’s real-world…
From The Build Show. In this episode, Matt and Steve examine two elite wall assemblies—the Perfect Wall and the Larsen Truss Wall—built for maximum thermal performance and airtightness. With all insulation moved outside the structure (Perfect Wall) or suspended in a massive truss (Larsen), these walls demand equally rigorous moisture management. Learn why rainscreens and…
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From The Build Show. Being a “high-performance” builder is great, now how do you get someone to pay for it all? It all comes down to finding the right clients and being certain their values align with your vision. In this presentation Jake walks through the onboarding process his company, Aarow Building uses to choose…
From The Build Show. In this episode of Build Across America, Matt visits the Pacific Northwest to explore adaptable homebuilding in a wet, mild climate. He meets the Uhler brothers from Pioneer Builders, second-generation builders near Seattle who self-perform half their construction work. They discuss site prep on glacial soils, crawlspace foundations adapted to the…
From This Old House. Charlie Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he connects old foundation to new foundation by drilling holes and adding rebar at the Concord house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Concrete cutter: Jack Doherty [https://www.jackdohertycontracting.com/index.html] Foundation contractor: Glavin Construction, Billerica, MA Looking for more step by step guidance…
From This Old House. Lighting the Ipswich ell is tricky, it’s a big space, and we don’t want to see lighting cans in the old wood cathedral ceiling. Heath Eastman has a well-thought-out lighting plan that has path lighting, accent lighting and task lighting. We will see him install the island light—along with Kevin O’Connor—to…
From Next Level Gardening. In this video I answer the question, "What vegetables can I plant in July?" with my top 10 choices for vegetables to sow in July. I’ll also show you companion planting for the July Vegetable organic garden. REOLINK INFO – My model is Argus Pt Ultra + 3w solar panel 🔹…
From This Old House. At the Ipswich kitchen, Tom Silva shares with Kevin O’Connor how he turned an old piece of wide board sheathing into a durable backsplash for the pantry. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old…
From The Build Show. In this episode of the Build Show, Matt explores steel framing and construction practices in Australia. He visits various job sites and discusses the differences between steel framing and wood framing. He expresses concerns about condensation issues in steel-framed houses due to the lack of exterior insulation. Matt also highlights the…
From Stud Pack. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/STUDPACK to get your free sample pack with any purchase. We’re making serious progress on our DIY dream home — but this week came with one of the biggest challenges yet: lifting and installing a massive VersaLam support beam! In this episode, we…
From This Old House. Mauro Henrique shares the importance of prep work for any painting project, and why homeowners shouldn’t skip it. Then, Mauro and Kevin O’Connor team up to refinish an antique outdoor bench with a whitewash stain; With a glass expert’s help, Tom Silva learns how double pane glass is made while helping…
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From This Old House. Richard Trethewey helps us understand what appears to be a complex hot water system. He breaks down the sources of heating hot water and how it is distributed for domestic, radiant, and heating. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Boiler manufacturer: Viessmann [https://www.viessmann-us.com/] Looking for more step…
From HomeMadeModern. 🍎 Get started with Notion AI at → https://ntn.so/homemademodern I made these fold out desks for the modular hotel I am building next to Joshua tree national park.I almost done building this hotel and you can see it here: https://www.instagram.com/reset.hotel/ I used walnut veneer europly from Columbia forest products which is really nice…
From The Build Show. In this episode, Matt and Steve dive into two high-performance wall systems that excel at thermal control: staggered stud and double stud walls. These assemblies offer deep insulation and continuous thermal breaks—but they also shift moisture risks in ways that are important to understand. Learn how wall depth impacts sheathing temperatures,…
From This Old House. The project house is progressing with an eye toward accessibility and the mid-century modern aesthetic. Geothermal pipes are run from the wells into the house. Wood blocking is installed for the future mounting of assistive devices. The new floor system allows for running new electrical wires without being visible. Old receptacle…
From The Build Show. In this episode Build Show expert and master plumber Eric Auney demonstrates radiant heated slab installation in a shop. He explains the step-by-step process of laying out and securing half-inch tubing in eight evenly spaced loops, each under 300 feet to maintain pump efficiency. He covers essential details such as manifold…
From The Build Show. Chasing every lead is a fast track to burnout—and bad projects. The real pros know that choosing the right clients is just as important as delivering great work. It’s not just about who can pay—it’s about alignment on communication, timelines, budgets, and design. In this episode, Stephanie Dailey shares how she…
From This Old House. An extensive effort has been made for the new pine floors in the Ipswich ell to look authentic and rustic. Kevin O’Connor and flooring person Josias Lainez show how they achieve this look by installing ultrawide floors using square-edge pine and secured with hand-hammered old-fashioned cut nails. SUBSCRIBE to This Old…
From The Build Show. On this fifth episode of That ’70s Remodel The main focus is on upgrading the building envelope of a 1970s home using Zip system products. Stephanie explains the process of taping seams and using Zip liquid flash to improve air and water barriers. Additional details include using Zip tape on door…
From This Old House. The Ipswich cathedral ceiling is now filled with the original exterior roof boards; rafters have been installed and a faux beam has been added. Charlie Silva explains to Kevin O’Connor that even though the roof trussing is new, they have achieved the authentic look as if the original cathedral ceiling was…
From The Build Show. In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt Risinger sits down with Matthew Cooper, COO of PEG, and Justin Pratt from Builders FirstSource to discuss how preplanned MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) design is transforming residential construction. Drawing from Matt’s own ultra-tight .50 ACH Risinger Build, the conversation highlights how…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor assists Tom Silva with installing a new window sash in the entry door of the Ipswich garage. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free:…
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From Next Level Gardening. Wondering what size pots are best for growing vegetables in containers? In this video, I walk you through my personal container garden and show you exactly what size pot I use for each plant — from tomatoes and peppers to leafy greens, root veggies, herbs, and more. If your garden isn’t…
From Family Plot. Although tomato cages are not particularly effective at supporting tomato plants, they offer a range of valuable uses elsewhere in the garden. From propping up peppers to supporting climbing plants, these wire frames are more versatile than they seem. Peter Richards highlights a few creative ways to put them to good use.…
From The Build Show. In this episode of the Build Show, Matt and Jason McManus, President of Business Development at Mbrico Tile, showcase the Mbrico Tile Decks system—a durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood or composite decking. Filmed on location in Illinois, our experts detail the installation process using standard framing, highlighting Mbrico’s innovative tongue-and-groove…
From This Old House. Back in the original Ipswich house, Tom Silva catches up with young carpenter Matt Edmonds who once worked for Silva Brothers; but left for college and started working an office job until realizing he preferred working with his hands. Together they correct the riser on the old central staircase. SUBSCRIBE to…
From The Build Show. Today on the Build Show Jake discusses the benefits of choosing a metal roof for durability in construction projects. He emphasizes the longevity, weather resistance, return on investment, reduced installation time, and low maintenance of metal roofs compared to shingles. By highlighting the superior quality and performance of metal roofs, he…
From This Old House. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to the circuit board; Environmental contractor, Ron Peik demystifies asbestos and shares options for mitigation; Mark McCullough fixes a faulty brick lintel repair on an 1833 home, discusses the difference between…
From The Build Show. Jump into the Build Show Original Series Altitude Adjustment with Utah General Contractor Stephanie Dailey. Stephanie kicks off the journey with excavation details for this impressive 10,000 sq ft build. Perched at 7,000 feet elevation with spectacular views of the Jordanelle Reservoir in the Wasatch Mountain Range, Stephanie and team begin…
From This Old House. Pierre Rancourt, owner of Stone Surfaces shows Richard Trethewey how to make a durable and strong custom-made soapstone sink using dado cuts, a dowel reinforced joint and grading the slope to the drain by sanding. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Stone fabricator: Stone Surfaces, Inc. [https://stonesurfacesinc.net/]…