From This Old House. In this video, With a small, spring-loaded tool confounding the entire team, general contractor Tom Silva explains what today’s “What Is It?” tool is actually for. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. When general contractor Tom Silva brought a double-ended, springy, pointy tool to the shop, he wanted to see if…

From This Old House. On the lower level of the Lexington Modern house, the elevator hoistway and mechanical room are constructed, allowing Heath Eastman to install two heavy-duty electrical disconnects as required by the elevator company for future maintenance. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to…

From This Old House. Tom and Charlie Silva await the arrival of a 4,000 pound therapy pool with Kevin O’Connor at the Lexington Modern house. The pool will be craned into place. 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…

From This Old House. Interior Designer Rachel Dunham reveals some modern and functional tile selections in the bath and the laundry room at the Lexington Modern house. In the living room, Michelle needs to make one more decision–which tile to use on the fireplace. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by…

From This Old House. Tom and Charlie Silva work together to install a large picture window in an original section of the Lexington Modern house. 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…

From This Old House. In this video, general contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert explain everything there is to know about building a non-load-bearing partition wall for host Kevin O’Connor. They discuss how to layout a new wall, and how to prepare the wall for a door. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking…

From This Old House. In this video, when a homeowner was tired of guests walking into his laundry room, he wanted to separate the washer/dryer from the mudroom. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert knew what to do, framing a partition wall and installing a set of bifold doors to hide the clutter. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House:…

From This Old House. In this video, when a couple needed a bit more storage, they decided on a ready-to-assemble shed. Unfortunately, their yard wasn’t ready-for-installation, so mason Mark McCullough headed over to help them install a gravel shed foundation. Here’s how to do it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it?…

From This Old House. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor start work on the exterior siding, beginning with the nickel gap siding at the front of the Lexington Modern house. 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…

From This Old House. Charlie Silva and Richard Trethewey explain the new floor system that’s being installed at the Lexington Modern house because of the strict energy code. They help lay rigid foam insulation between sleepers and add the ¾" subfloor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on…

From This Old House. Charlie Silva brings Lexington homeowner Billy to Mack Hardware, where Billy selects interior door hardware with accessibility and style in mind. 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…

From This Old House. In this video, what’s old? How’d it start? What’s new and where’s it going? If you’ve ever wondered about the history of household light bulbs, join host Kevin O’Connor as master electrician Heath Eastman explains. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Heath shows the evolution of household…

From This Old House. In this video, A garbage can in the middle of the kitchen isn’t ideal, but hiding those trash and recycling cans away in a cabinet might be. When a homeowner needed a new trash pull out install, carpenter Nathan Gilbert knew just what to do. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse.…

From This Old House. In this video, Arborvitaes are great privacy trees and they were once in style. But, old, overgrown arborvitaes are no one’s idea of a handsome fixture. When a homeowner bought their home equipped with some overgrown green emeralds, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help. SUBSCRIBE to…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor and Lexington homeowner Michelle meet Melinda at Bespoke of Winchester to finalize cabinet colors and finishes and test their durability. 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…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor points out placement in Lexington homeowners’ son Caffrey’s bathroom, then Heath Eastman explains the height of accessible light switches and receptacles. 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…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada and Charlie Silva work together to finish installing the 40-foot-long center drain in the back patio at the Lexington Modern house. They will explain that the drain’s location was dictated by both accessibility considerations and the size and shape of the bluestone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking…

From This Old House. In this video, Master electrician Heath Eastman will re-wire existing receptacles in the original brick walls of the Lexington Modern house that will remain exposed and mason Mark McCullough will cut through the brick so Heath can remove and replace the work boxes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for…

From This Old House. In this video, When a homeowner grew tired of her Level 1 charger at home, she called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Knowing just what to do, master electrician Heath Eastman installed an upgraded charger to help her get further in less time. SUBSCRIBE to This Old…

From This Old House. In this video, carpenter Nathan Gilbert knows the importance of sturdy, reliable ladders. He helps host Kevin O’Connor understand the different types of ladders, materials, and accessories that homeowners, DIYers, and pros should know about. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Nathan demonstrates a variety of ladders…

From This Old House. In this video, Uneven patios are dangerous and uncomfortable underfoot. When a pair of homeowners chose the right materials and techniques to install their patio, they struggled to understand why it didn’t age like they pictured. Mason Mark McCullough has the answer. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this video,…

From This Old House. Now that all four holes have been dug, complete with looped pipe and grout, the geothermal installation continues with bringing pipes from the wells, through the foundation, into the new mechanical room. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey details the system with his son and home technology expert, Ross Trethewey. SUBSCRIBE…

From This Old House. Our Lexington homeowners have decided on a geothermal system to heat and cool their home. Before the work on the system begins, Kevin O’Connor and Richard Trethewey breakdown how a geothermal system works. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects…

From This Old House. At the Lexington Modern house, several interior and exterior areas in the original, circa 1960 brick walls need to be patched. So how do you make the new patches look like they’ve been there for 60 years? Mason Mark McCullough will start the job outside with fellow mason Kevin Vieira. SUBSCRIBE…

From This Old House. With Charlie Silva’s help, Lexington homeowner Billy will construct a DIY wheelchair ramp for his son Caffrey to use at his summer camp. 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…

From This Old House. General contractors, Tom and Charlie Silva install a built-in gutter at the Lexington Modern house which will be recessed into the roof at a location that receives water from 1800 square feet of roof. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete…

From This Old House. In this video, Host Kevin O’Connor will tour a Mid-Century Modern house, which was built by the same architect back in 1960. In 2016, the homeowner, Kimberly, hired an architecture firm to help with some modern renovations, and Lexington homeowners Billy and Michelle hired that same firm to redo their house.…

From This Old House. In this video, where do you hide the ductwork in a part of a house with no basement, no room in the ceiling and no access in the existing brick walls. Richard Trethewey and Charlie Silva show us the best solution is to bury the ductwork underground. Mechanicals installer James Bouchard…

From This Old House. In this video, smart accessible design is in the details. Richard Trethewey meets with Jackie Dobson, Access Design Expert who shares lot of smart accessible ideas for Caffery’s bathroom. 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…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor visits a residence in Swansea, MA, where an elevator was recently installed by the same company doing the install in Lexington, to see what it looks like and how it works. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor visits an accessibility showroom in Portsmouth, RI to discover mobility solutions for different rooms of the home. 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…

From This Old House. Charlie Silva has to decide whether to notch out the slab to put in plumbing, electrical and mechanicals or just remove the entire slab. The answer is not straight forward and is partially determined by HERS rating (Home Energy Rating System). Richard Trethewey along with HERS Rater Kevin Ring will help…

From This Old House. In this video, the new design plan includes an open kitchen and dining area, but a lally column carrying the load of the roof and ridge beam is in the way. Charlie and Tom Silva will remove the lally column and ridge beam and replace it with a larger engineered ridge…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor completes an operation after a record flood. We hear predictions for the upcoming hurricane season. Kevin reflects on the journey with his fellow greyshirts. He passes on his challenge coin. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor returns to Selma, Alabama after a tornado hit the community. Strike teams clear downed trees, Kevin’s team demos a home for rebuild. Kevin learns the science behind how tornadoes form. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes…

From This Old House. In this video, Operation 54 Miles continues in Selma with a roof job at an historic home. Kevin O’Connor’s son signs up to be a greyshirt, and they deploy to Niland, CA for a fire mitigation Op. Kevin visits the Salton Sea. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains…

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon helps Selma recover from tornadoes. While one local makes life easier for greyshirts, the volunteers return the favor and help secure her home while others shore up an historic house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor’s in Selma, Alabama after a tornado, Team Rubicon launches Operation 54 miles to help residents. We meet a homeowner involved in the 1960 civil rights march and a volunteer who returns to Selma after 20 years. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster,…

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon tracks atmospheric rivers that dump blizzards on unsuspecting communities. It’s all hands-on snow removal. Kevin O’Connor learns about a Team Rubicon fellowship that helps veterans transition home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old…

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon deploys after tornadoes. Kevin O’Connor follows the advance team as they assess damage. New storms force Team Rubicon to seek shelter so the recovery force does not become part of the disaster. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing.…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor visits Team Rubicon Rebuild HQ in Houston and meets a Hurricane Harvey survivor. He takes part in a Welcome Home ceremony. In Puerto Rico, we meet Edith and witness a Rebuild Op after multiple hurricanes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death,…

From This Old House. At the Nashville Brick Cottage, Kevin O’Connor interviews Patrick Sheehan, the Director of FEMA’s Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to talk about how to stay safe in the home during a tornado. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the…

From This Old House. In this video, Kevin O’Connor learns to use a chainsaw and helps Team Rubicon after rain and winds down trees in California. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made…

From This Old House. In this video, witness Team Rubicon’s emotional work in the aftermath of floods in Seattle. Meet a brave couple who overcame fear to volunteer. And, a TR volunteer discovers a gas leak that could have been deadly. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing.…

From This Old House. In this video, Team Rubicon responds to early tornadoes in the South amid Hurricane Ian recovery. Kevin O’Connor witnesses TR’s coordinated local response, meets inspiring volunteers whose skills are tested in Gretna, LA. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying full-episodes of This…

From This Old House. In this video, Join Kevin O’Connor in disaster relief with Team Rubicon after Hurricane Ian. Discover life in a FOB, Forward Operating Base, follow cleanup efforts, and their fight against mold with TR CEO Art Delacruz. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. WARNING: content contains disaster, death, and mild swearing. Enjoying…

From This Old House. In this video, This Old House’s Richard Trethewey records and performs Cody Johnson’s “Made A Home” onstage at Nashville’s legendary Station Inn, with the help of some of the city’s most talented musicians. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house?…

From This Old House. In this video, This Old House host, Kevin O’Connor joins Team Rubicon to assist in disaster relief. Witness the work of Team Rubicon in some of the most challenging situations, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Kevin shares his admiration for the strength of the human spirit and the power of community…

From This Old House. Along with restoring the original Victorian look at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house, great effort has gone into making the house airtight, so energy auditor Beth Armstrong reveals to Kevin O’Connor and general contractor, Zack Dettmore the result of a blower door that determines the home’s airtightness. SUBSCRIBE to This…

From This Old House. The architect at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house designed a custom built-in bench and our builder decided to make it out of reclaimed lumber from the framing. Tom Silva and Zack Dettmore team up to build the unit. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step…

From This Old House. The architect at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house plans call for a curved base transition where the stairs run under an arched opening to the basement. Getting the miter—known as a Hunting miter—to match up from a straight piece to a curved one is tricky. Tom Silva shows Zack Dettmore…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada meets up with Elizabeth Baker who is in charge of the Glen Ridge Borough Shade Commission. Elizabeth tells Jenn about the Commission’s work in maintaining the community’s idyllic tree-lined streets. 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. The primary suite shower at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house calls for a shower niche, but making them line up with the tile a deliberate way can be tricky. Tile installer Gary Moreland shows Kevin O’Connor how he ensures the perfect placement for a flawless look. SUBSCRIBE to This Old…

From This Old House. At the Glen Ridge, NJ project house, Kevin O’Connor meets up with painter Lazaros Poinditis, who is in the midst of spraying a vanity cabinet with 2k poly paint. It’s a product that is gaining popularity for its durability and, this one—being water-born. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for…

From This Old House. The newly sealed airtight house will provide our homeowners with a more energy efficient and comfortable home. But it also means that indoor air quality needs to be managed. Kevin O’Connor learns about the HRV system that’s being installed from HVAC contractor, Chris Wisniewski, which aims to strike a balance of…

From This Old House. Much of the trim in the house was a mashup of styles and time-periods, and none of it was worth salvaging. So now our homeowners have an opportunity to start from scratch, and Kevin O’Connor visits a local lumber yard that has the right profile options to choose from. SUBSCRIBE to…

From This Old House. Cellulose, fiberglass, mineral wool, and spray foam are all commonly used insulation materials. Now, there’s a new material on the market that’s made out of wood chips. Kevin O’Connor gets a lesson from general contractor, Zack Dettmore about this new insulation type that’s going in the walls of the Glen Ridge,…

From This Old House. The three staircases were built offsite and installed in the Glen Ridge, NJ project house within a few hours. General contractor, Tom Silva takes a trip to the company that made and installed them. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete…

From This Old House. The old concrete sidewalk is being replaced by a more period-appropriate brick walkway. Glen Ridge, NJ homeowner Jason and his parents have experience with such a project. Jenn Nawada meets up with them to see the progress and gets a lesson in brick pavers from paver expert, Doug Rose. SUBSCRIBE to…

From This Old House. Glen Ridge, NJ homeowner Asha designed a leaded glass sidelight for the entry. Kevin O’Connor goes to Studio J to learn about how the new sidelight will be made. 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…