From This Old House. Deliandro and Kevin will be installing a bank of kitchen cabinets. Since they have columns refrigerator/freezer and cabinets of different depths the challenge will be what is the best order to tackle the job and so it all fits perfectly. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General…

From This Old House. Cathryn Blackwell, the This Old House stained glass window expert, shows Kevin O’Connor how easy it is to remove the worn and broken stained glass window at the West Roxbury house and repair it. While doing the repairs she will talks about how the stained glass were part of the industrial…

From This Old House. Are you wasting money this winter because your home isn’t holding in your warm air? Learn how to do your home energy audit, so you can save money and keep comfortable. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides takes us inside the prairie-style Michigan home that shaped his childhood and inspired his novel…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor will join up with Alison Hardy and her team who will be installing 124-year-old reconditioned windows in the converted Dracut school which will become home for veterans. The windows were painstakingly restored and now they need to be hung with weights and sash and weather stripping made of spring…

From This Old House. Tom Silva and general contractor, Deliandro Dias talk about how the West Roxbury homeowner has chosen to keep the old floors and fill in the missing sections. First, they need to remove the old register and make a patch. They need to bring the subfloor patch to matching height and integrate…

From This Old House. Mark McCullough tours the basement of the West Roxbury 1890s Victorian and tells the story of cracks, stress, powdery mortar and stones settling. He then will repair the column of bricks where the mortar is falling out. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Masonry: MJM Masonry, Inc.…

From This Old House. West Roxbury homeowners, Derek and Robyn are shopping for interior lighting. There are many choices, but how will they narrow it down to create a dramatic lighting look? Kevin O’Connor joins them as they make their final decisions. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Lighting showroom: Neena’s…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor and Gabriel Oliveira in the master bathroom create a custom curbless bathroom shower. Gabriel explains the advantages of the membrane system that will make it leak-free. They finish installing the bench made from backerboard, tape the joints, apply waterproof sealer and install the linear shower drain. SUBSCRIBE to This…

From This Old House. TikTok’s cleaning expert Brandon Pleshek shows you how to bounce back from the Thanksgiving mess with simple routines and tools that make any home feel fresh fast. Actor William H. Macy shares the story of his Vermont cabin—and the hard-earned lessons he learned about woodstoves, flies, and finding comfort in the…

From This Old House. At the West Roxbury house, Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Deliandro Dias, and builder/designer David Hornstein are installing a new gutter system that looks like wood, lasts like PVC and is as easy to install as aluminum. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Gutter manufacturer: Duragutter [https://www.duragutter.com/] Looking…

From This Old House. The West Roxbury homeowners want to treat themselves to a heated bathroom floor. Electric floor heating is inexpensive and can create a luxury feel to the primary bathroom. Kevin O’Connor and tile installer Gabriel Oliveira will walk us through the relatively simple steps to install the heated flooring systems. SUBSCRIBE to…

From This Old House. Richard Trethewey and Fabricio Coelho are about to install a tub in the kid’s bathroom. Richard explains that the West Roxbury homeowner decided to gut and redo the bathroom mid-construction. Fabio explains how he reran the plumbing to get it ready for installation. Then Richard and Fabio show us how to…

From This Old House. Jenn and Mark create the brick walkway. They explain that a hole was dug, crushed stone was compacted, a layer of sand was added and leveled, and now they are ready to lay the bricks. They pick a pattern and together lay the bricks. They talk about what will make the…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada and Mark McCullough talk about how the old front porch stairs were a trip hazard. They head to the capital of Massachusetts to be inspired by walking a variety of stairs for their comfortability, design, and materials. They head back to the West Roxbury house to build the front…

From This Old House. About fourteen miles southwest of Philadelphia sits a 220-acre college campus that looks like an Ivy League campus. It’s the home of the Williamson College of the Trades, founded in 1888. The school provides room, board, and tuition-free education for young men who want to pursue a career in the trades.…

From This Old House. Give your house a holiday makeover with the latest and greatest from the north pole. We tell you the latest decoration trends and technology with Jason Woodward from ChristmasDesigners.com. Actor Steve Schirripa reflects on his journey from a crowded Brooklyn apartment to building his dream home in Las Vegas, and how…

From This Old House. Inside, walls being moved around left a flooring dilemma. The West Roxbury homeowners meet with Kevin O’Connor and Deliandro Dias to decide whether to install all-new hardwood flooring or keep the existing flooring and feather in new flooring where needed. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada and Mark McCullough will build a large brick patio in a small city yard. You’ll see how they prepare the area to create a long-lasting classic brick patio that will feel like they added an additional room. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Brick paver…

From This Old House. Richard Trethewey and Al Vieira from Aldos HVAC are installing a forced hot air dual fuel HVAC heating and cooling system and ductwork to every room on the first and second floor of the West Roxbury house. It’s a great system because it gives the homeowner a choice of gas or…

From This Old House. Richard Trethewey and our plumber Fabricio Coelho will solve the West Roxbury drain pipe puzzle while dealing with obstacles like large vents, navigating around beams—all while trying to keep a the drainage pitched. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Plumbing contractor: FRC Enterprise, Inc. Plumbing & Heating,…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor along with West Roxbury homeowners are meeting with Marissa Perez at a kitchen design showroom to make the final selection of their kitchen design. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Design assistance: The Gallery [https://www.worldwidecabinetsgallery.com/] Countertop manufacturer: Caesarstone [https://www.caesarstoneus.com/] Kitchen cabinet supplier: The Gallery [https://www.worldwidecabinetsgallery.com/]…

From This Old House. The 1720 Gambrel in Ipswich has clapboard siding, and the new additions will have the same. Kevin O’Connor tours a lumber mill in Maine to learn about how local Eastern White Pine is used to make clapboards. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Mill side trip: Robbins…

From This Old House. How to make your home run itself from your phone—simple automations you can set up in minutes, even if you’re not techy. Comedian Tig Notaro opens the door to her family’s Gulf Coast home and the love, loss, and resilience held in its walls. And Cheap Old Houses returns with real…

From This Old House. Timber frame expert, Arron Sturgis, has signed on to help restore original parts of the Ipswich house. Today Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva help dismantle the ell and preserve as much of the original material as possible. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Along with Tom Silva, historic timber frame expert…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada goes to a nursery and meets horticulturist Peter Mezzitt who helps her tag a quintessential street tree—the American Elm—resistant to the Dutch Elm disease and is fast growing and has a vertical vase-like shape. She brings it back to the house and plants it in the side yard near…

From This Old House. Tom Silva and contractor, Deliandro Dias will side the house with fiberboard that fits the look of the West Roxbury Victorian and is easy to maintain. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Building contractor: Alpha Smart Builders [https://alphasmartbuilders.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance on how…

From This Old House. The siding on the West Roxbury project is in sad shape and our builder recommends it be replaced. The old underlayment appears to be rosin paper. Deliandro Dias will use a more high tech house wrap. This new product is a self-adhesive house wrap. Tom Silva helps with the installation. SUBSCRIBE…

From This Old House. In this video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada teaches host Kevin O’Connor about the light needs of some different potted plants that even he could keep alive. 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…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada travels to the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon, to learn how roses are curated and tested for quality before selecting one for a homeowner’s garden; Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner replace a few bathroom wall tiles damaged by grab bars from the previous homeowner; as another season…

From This Old House. This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re breaking down home and renter’s insurance—what you really need, what’s worth skipping, and how to keep premiums affordable without leaving gaps. New York Times Bestselling author and National Book Award nominee Rachel Kushner shares the lessons she learned growing up in a…

From This Old House. Eleven months ago, construction started on an 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, to restore its original charm and transform it into a home suitable for multigenerational living. The renovation is now complete, and the crew is back for a tour. The homeowner presents a new bottle of wine, signifying the…

From This Old House. When the Swannanoa River surged past 26 feet during Hurricane Helene, it didn’t just destroy homes, it swept their landscapes with it. A local garden center is stepping in to help revive the Swannanoa project houses. Jenn meets with homeowners Jim, Allie, and Miah to hear their visions for brand-new yards, offering plant…

From This Old House. In this video, when a homeowner wanted a bit more soundproofing in their home, they decided solid-core doors would be a big upgrade over hollow. Nathan Gilbert replaced their doors with new, modern, solid doors. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to…

From This Old House. In this video, landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a pair of homeowners level and seed their backyard so their daughter can stay dry and play safely. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Level rake [homedepot.sjv.io/Vx29NA] Starter fertilizer [https://homedepot.sjv.io/yq4AkV] was used to boost early root growth after seeding.…

From This Old House. As part of the Generation Next initiative, Richard visits a local vo-tech school to speak to the plumbing students. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey visits Essex Technical High School and finds a school vastly different from tech schools of old. Today they are training kids for a future…

From This Old House. Ross Trethewey emphasizes the importance of managing Indoor Air Quality; Mark McCullough restores an 1888 Victorian fireplace by replacing its crumbling firebox; Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam discuss transitioning landscapes from Spring to Summer; Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor recruit general contractor Zack Dettmore to organize tools in the miter saw…

From This Old House. Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin shares simple, free ways to make your home feel happier and more organized. Henry Rollins reflects on DC row houses, Ian MacKaye’s attic, and how the punk scene shaped his sense of home. Plus, Cheap Old Houses highlights two historic homes under $30,000, and our experts take…

From This Old House. The Glen Ridge, NJ project is one week from completion. The kitchen cabinets and countertops are being installed. The inset-style cabinets came prefinished and flat-packed for value to the homeowners. A built-in bench is constructed using salvaged material. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new finish. A new landscape is designed,…

From This Old House. At the West Roxbury house, Deliandro Dias and Tom Silva create a wider window opening over the location of the new kitchen sink so more natural light can get into the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around…

From This Old House. In this video, general contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything there is to know about nail heads and shanks, including the different types and their most common uses. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about trailer…

From This Old House. In this video, paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repaint her railings. With the original paint job affected by poor preparation, the two carefully prepare the railings for primer and paint. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Galvanized steel can be a tricky substance to paint. Without proper prep work,…

From This Old House. In this video, master carpenter Nathan Gilbert takes us back to the Navy, where he became a professional carpenter. He visits his base to talk about the future of the trades with his fellow sailors. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Even when he was just a child, master carpenter Nathan…

From This Old House. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he’s missing a common wire; Mauro Henrique shares deck staining tips, what stain options are available, and the level of maintenance required for each type of stain; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner revive his bluestone patio by showing how to…

From This Old House. It’s an hour of Halloween Horror This Old House style! What happens when your dream home comes with… ghosts? Realtor Cindy Hagley reveals the chilling truths behind buying a stigmatized or haunted house—and what buyers should ask before the ink dries. Then, filmmaker Ronan Day-Lewis revisits his family’s eerie Connecticut farmhouse,…