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S42 E21 Dorchester Triple Decker | A Project for Every Floor

Instructional & Educational

G

23 minutes

Apr 28, 2021

Tom works with new apprentices. Kevin meets them and learns about YouthBuild. Homeowner Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Richard works with James on separate HVAC systems.Starring: Jenn Nawada, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Marc McCullough, Nathan Gilbert

Season 42, 30 Episodes

E1 | Behind the Build | Designing Kitchens,

We take a tour of some of the past This Old House project kitchens. Follow the evolution of appliances from white to stainless as well as cabinet finishes from natural to painted.

E2 | Behind the Build | Factory Made,

From large scale industry to small town makers, these factories provide the materials for our projects.

E3 | Behind the Build | Memorable Makers,

From young blacksmiths metalworking to a woodworker who finds centuries-old lumber under water, This Old House features talented makers all over the country who make beautiful household items.

E4 | Behind the Build | Anatomy of a Kitchen,

From demo day to design, we follow every step as the homeowners decide on the components and the crew converts a decades-old butler's pantry kitchen into an up-to-date kitchen for the future.

E5 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Project Interrupted,

The guys begin restoration of an 1887 Queen Anne Victorian Cottage. Kevin hears about preserving historic details while updating the interior space and creating a new garage and master suite.

E6 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | New Light in Old Windows,

Decorative Queen Anne style barge rafters are reproduced for the garage addition. The antique windows get restored and primed in the shop, re-glazed, and then returned to the house for installation.

E7 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Chimney Straightener,

Bricks are cleaned and repurposed for a new chimney. Staggered shingles are reapplied. Kevin O'Connor learns about glass orbs hidden on Block Island. Richard Trethewey shows a new shower drain.

E8 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Back to Narragansett,

After months of meticulous restoration, the stained glass windows are ready to be reinstalled. Electrician Ben has an apprentice. Tom re-creates original shingles. Landscape meeting with homeowners.

E9 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Upgrading Old School,

Original house details such as the Yankee Gutters and corbels are installed. Kevin O'Connor catches up with the electrician's apprentice. Richard Trethewey looks at the new tankless hot water system.

E10 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Outside Details,

Mark McCullough explains cobblestone aprons. The crew reinforces floor joists. Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor install a drop finial and a swinging window. Kevin O'Connor meets with paint experts.

E11 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Design Elements,

Ceiling mounted speakers disappear in plaster. The new HVAC system gets turned on. New garage doors are side mounted. The pool is lowered into place. The homeowner makes kitchen design choices.

E12 | Seaside Victorian Cottage | Pizza Time,

Inside, the team is busy with floor installation, and the design plans for the master bath are finalized. Outside, a custom pizza oven and fireplace arrive, as well the plants and the new pool cover.

Seaside Victorian Cottage | Narragansett Windows,

Tom assists with interior window trim and custom storm windows. Richard checks out an electric meter and panels. Mark follows work on the hardscape. Kevin watches the assembly of a decorative shed.

Seaside Victorian Cottage | Cold Weather Landscape,

Trees and sod are transplanted with Jenn, while a custom deck hatch is installed to access the basement. Inside, Kevin and Jeff assemble a smart lock system and Tom helps mount a unique range hood.

Seaside Victorian Cottage | Tommy in the Kitchen,

Work happens in the kitchen. Kevin and Tom tackle the molding. The pantry gets a secret door. Countertops, backsplash and tile are installed. A new wood mantle goes around the gas fireplace.

Seaside Victorian Cottage | A Queen Anne Revival,

The abandoned Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored to its original beauty. A new addition matches the existing architectural details. New hardscape and landscape anchor it to the corner lot.

Dorchester Triple Decker | Return to Dorchester,

The show returns to Dorchester, MA, the home of the first This Old House project, to follow the renovation of a triple decker that burned from illegal fireworks.

Dorchester Triple Decker | 3 Decker Heaven,

Asbestos is removed from exposed ductwork. Richard meets the new plumber. Jenn visits a community garden. A local historian speaks about triple deckers. Tom and Charlie pull off the melted siding.

Dorchester Triple Decker | House Fire Reclamation,

The back porches are brought to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the fire odor. New vinyl siding gets installed. Homeowner Carol considers new accent colors to match. Framing begins inside.

Dorchester Triple Decker | Urban Oasis,

Jenn creates a patio building team. Heath rewires a section with intact plaster. Charlie and Tom hang a fire rated door. Richard explains how a tub fits in. Kevin and Tom install a replacement window.

Dorchester Triple Decker | A Project for Every Floor,

Tom works with new apprentices. Kevin meets them and learns about YouthBuild. Homeowner Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Richard works with James on separate HVAC systems.

Dorchester Triple Decker | Three of Everything,

Mauro works with the apprentices to fix plaster damage. Richard meets plumber Ronnette about the new sprinkler system. Carol and her sister shop for tile. The glass doors get repaired by an expert.

Dorchester Triple Decker | Finish Work Begins,

Tom and Kevin reinstall cabinets that survived the fire. Tom teaches apprentices to trim a window. HVAC contractor James shows Richard the plan for hot water. Carol and her sister shop for appliances.

Dorchester Triple Decker | Roof University,

The apprentices attend a roofing class and then put their skills to practice. Back at the triple decker, a vinyl floor goes in. Mauro touches up the cabinets. Tom and Charlie install French doors.

E25 | Dorchester Triple Decker | Almost Home,

Well over a year and a half since the fire, the triple decker is just about ready for the homeowners to return. Kevin O'Connor checks out what's left to do in all three units, both inside and out.

E26 | Dorchester Triple Decker | Our 3 Decker,

Illegal fireworks caused a fire in the Dorchester triple decker. Charlie Silva along with local contractors put this house back together. After a long wait, Carol and family can now move back home.

E27 | Scandinavian Modern | Summer Special,

Follow the renovation of an 1887 dark, divided two-family home to a bright, open Scandinavian-style one-family, all in a one-episode summer special.

E28 | Generation Next | Summer Special,

The number of people entering the building trades is declining. This Old House launched the Generation Next initiative to encourage young people to consider the trades as a viable profession.

E29 | Rebirth of Detroit | Summer Special,

Kevin, Richard, and Tom follow a family on their journey to restore an abandoned house in Detroit. The city has a program to bring these empty houses back to life, revitalizing the neighborhoods.

E30 | Return to Paradise | Summer Special,

On November 8, 2018 the residents of Paradise woke to a wildfire that would burn many homes and take lives. This Old House follows three families on their emotional ride as they rebuild their homes.

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This Old House

Instructional & Educational

PG

6 Seasons

23 minutes

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