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S43 E11 Concord Country Cape | Smaller is Better

Instructional & Educational

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23m

Dec 22, 2021

The multi-angled roof has been framed. A remote-controlled skylight is installed. Mini duct system is discussed. The homeowner's mother makes a glass mosaic table. Rotted wood gutter is replaced.

Season 43, 39 Episodes

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | New England Cape

Concord Country Cape | New England Cape,

This 1880 Country Cape started as a small house on a large piece of land but was added onto over time. The crew meets the homeowners and tours both inside and outside to learn about the plans.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Saving What We Can

Concord Country Cape | Saving What We Can,

Appliances and radiators are salvaged before the major demolition begins. Outside, an arborist sprays the Hemlock trees to protect from damaging insects. Time to cut off the garage addition.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Fix the Foundation

Concord Country Cape | Fix the Foundation,

The old foundation gets modified for the new basement. Jenn meets with the landscape designer to discuss the plans for the front yard. On the first floor, Charlie and Tom install a recessed beam.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Solid Foundation

Concord Country Cape | Solid Foundation,

The foundation is waterproofed. Exterior paint colors are discussed. Homeowner Megan lends a hand turning the new newel posts. Cape style homes are discussed. The foundation is braced for backfilling.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Dormer Day

Concord Country Cape | Dormer Day,

The old foundation is transitioned to the new. Natural stone is cut into veneers. A new beam is installed on the back dormer for more headroom. Homeowner Megan and her interior designer look at tile.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Tree Dr. House Call

Concord Country Cape | Tree Dr. House Call,

A Flitch beam is installed. Tree maintenance is performed. A new footing is poured under the kitchen chimney. Sheathing systems are explored. Kevin tours a high-tech sheathing factory in Georgia.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Masonry Lessons

Concord Country Cape | Masonry Lessons,

A block wall is constructed to accept the addition framing. The old floor joists are shimmed to make a smooth transition to the new part of the house. The kitchen designer lays out the kitchen.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Roughing It

Concord Country Cape | Roughing It,

A bay window is removed and reframed for a new. An old school is being restored into apartments for veterans. The underside of a deck is the "roof" of living space below. Pipe locations are discussed.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Focus on Framing

Concord Country Cape | Focus on Framing,

An exterior wall is framed on ground and raised into place. A history of framing tools is given. Recessed lighting and electrical panels are discussed. An old ridge beam is replaced with three LVLs.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Planting for the Future

Concord Country Cape | Planting for the Future,

Tommy discusses the use of I-joists and LVL beams. Kevin meets woodworker Paul Grouthouse. Kevin and Charlie insulate the original dormers. Landscape designer shares her intentions for the front yard.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Smaller is Better

Concord Country Cape | Smaller is Better,

The multi-angled roof has been framed. A remote-controlled skylight is installed. Mini duct system is discussed. The homeowner's mother makes a glass mosaic table. Rotted wood gutter is replaced.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Toasty Cars

Concord Country Cape | Toasty Cars,

New material is used for the house's exterior trim. Kevin visits a window restoration shop. Radiant floor heating is installed in the garage. The homeowners tile the basement bathroom.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Race to the Finish

Concord Country Cape | Race to the Finish,

The roof gets different types of underlayment. An oak mantle is installed. Brickwork is corrected. The old boiler is disassembled. Exterior clapboards are painted inside. A linear drain is installed.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Sunshine Power

Concord Country Cape | Sunshine Power,

A composite deck is installed. The basement gets insulated. Unconventional HVAC zoning is discussed. Kevin tours a stove factory in Reading, PA. Solar panels and their backup system are installed.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Crafty Finishes

Concord Country Cape | Crafty Finishes,

The master bathroom gets a plaster treatment. Windowsills are replicated in Dracut, MA. A kitchen garden, recessed lighting, and floating countertop are installed. New wood floors change directions.

This Old House - Concord Country Cape | Cinderella Story

Concord Country Cape | Cinderella Story,

The 1880s Country Cape is finished. The cast arrives and reflects on the changes that have been made since Charlie's crew started work. The homeowners take Kevin and Tommy on a tour of the house.

This Old House - West Roxbury Victorian | Small Town in a Big City

West Roxbury Victorian | Small Town in a Big City,

It's a new project. We meet a new builder Deliandro and homeowners Robyn and Derek in the West Roxbury section of Boston. Robyn gives a tour. Derek is an architect and drew the construction plans.

This Old House - West Roxbury Victorian | Pruning 101

West Roxbury Victorian | Pruning 101,

The inside is demo'ed. Beams are installed to replace a load-bearing wall. A willow is pruned, and house wrap is installed. The homeowners select kitchen cabinets. A wider window opening is created.

This Old House - West Roxbury Victorian | Drainpipe Puzzle

West Roxbury Victorian | Drainpipe Puzzle,

Outside, windows are trimmed with PVC, and the house gets sided with fiber cement clapboards. An American Elm resistant to Dutch Elm disease is planted. Inside, a drainpipe puzzle is solved.

This Old House - West Roxbury Victorian | Outdoor Oasis

West Roxbury Victorian | Outdoor Oasis,

Ipe is installed on the front porch. A heat pump coil is added to the existing furnace. Back at the house, a brick patio is built. At the Dracut Centre School, original corbel replicas are installed.

This Old House - E21 | West Roxbury Victorian | Exploring Flooring

E21 | West Roxbury Victorian | Exploring Flooring,

The old front steps are replaced. The homeowners decide on interior flooring. Kevin visits a trade school. Cable railing and new door are installed out back, and a brick walkway out front.

This Old House - E22 | West Roxbury Victorian | Father and Son

E22 | West Roxbury Victorian | Father and Son,

Lighting is being installed outside and preparation for in-floor heat is happening in the primary bathroom. The homeowners pick lighting for the dining room and father and son install drywall.

This Old House - E23 | West Roxbury Victorian | A Match Made Perfect

E23 | West Roxbury Victorian | A Match Made Perfect,

The original foundation is repaired. Antique windows are installed in Dracut, MA. The wood floors are patched, and a bathroom is prepped for tile. Aluminum gutters that look like wood are explored.

This Old House - E24 | West Roxbury Victorian | Boho Chic

E24 | West Roxbury Victorian | Boho Chic,

Cabinets and a vent hood are being installed in the kitchen. The homeowners' daughter chooses a paint color for her room. A stained glass window is repaired, and floor tiles are laid out for install.

This Old House - E25 | West Roxbury Victorian | Focus on Finishes

E25 | West Roxbury Victorian | Focus on Finishes,

Countertops are going in and doors are being hung. A local stone fabrication shop is visited. A distressed stained finish is applied to trim. Under-cabinet receptacles and crown molding are installed.

This Old House - E26 | West Roxbury Victorian | A Modern Victorian

E26 | West Roxbury Victorian | A Modern Victorian,

A little over a year ago, the 1890s West Roxbury Victorian was a tired-looking house. Now, it's all dressed up and looking good. The crew and homeowners give a tour of the changes.

This Old House - E27 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Tour of Saratoga Springs

E27 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Tour of Saratoga Springs,

The team is starting a new project in Saratoga Springs, NY. They meet the homeowners and the builder. Plans for the 1864 home include reconstructing the additions and creating an open floor plan.

This Old House - E28 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | New Vision

E28 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | New Vision,

The homeowners begin to demo. The architect shares his plan for the home. Richard learns about the Saratoga springs. The yard is protected against construction. An air remediation system is installed.

This Old House - E29 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Old Woes

E29 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Old Woes,

The Saratoga Racecourse is toured. Discoveries are made during demo. Armored shield cabling is replaced with nonmetallic ones. The home's framing is explored. A buttress wall is built in the basement.

This Old House - E30 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Secret Gardens

E30 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Secret Gardens,

Local gardens are toured. A new foundation is built using ICFs. A mansion once owned by the inventor of a fire hydrant valve is toured. Forms are prepped for a pour-in-place concrete staircase.

This Old House - E31 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Raise the Roof

E31 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Raise the Roof,

The original foundation is repointed. Plumbing fixture choices are made. A ledger is installed on the new ICF foundation for the mudroom floor joists. A truss manufacturing facility is toured.

This Old House - E32 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Up and Away

E32 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Up and Away,

Brick veneer is installed at the Dracut Centre School. The homeowners select cabinets at a local kitchen showroom. Mold and mildew are identified and treated. Kevin takes a hot air balloon ride.

This Old House - E33 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Old House New Supports

E33 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Old House New Supports,

The old joists are replaced. Tile selections are made. The old porch is tied into the new framing. Steel I-beams support the open floor plan with no partitions. The roof trusses are installed.

This Old House - E34 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Neighbors on Ice

E34 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Neighbors on Ice,

Coffered ceilings hide plumbing pipes. A central staircase being constructed. A drain plain is created for the porch, and a diffusion vent is installed on the roof. The crew ends the day on the ice.

This Old House - E35 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Amped Up

E35 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Amped Up,

The house has undergone a dramatic transformation. The electrical and HVAC service is upgraded. An old window gets new life. Kevin is taught welding. The house is ready for insulation.

This Old House - E36 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Watertight Doghouse Dormers

E36 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Watertight Doghouse Dormers,

A wet tap is performed for the run of new water lines. A fire sprinkler system and slate hearth are installed inside. Doghouse dormers are made watertight and sided.

This Old House - E37 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Smooth Finish

E37 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Smooth Finish,

A tech school is visited. At the house, floors are going down. A custom drain pan is built for the laundry room. The new irrigation system is discussed. The ICF foundation gets a stucco-like finish.

This Old House - E38 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Pantry Problems

E38 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | Pantry Problems,

Pocket doors are discussed. Painting advice is given. Old chalkboards are restored at the Dracut Centre School. Pantry cabinets, soaker tub, and kitchen lighting are installed at the house.

This Old House - E39 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | A Legacy Restored

E39 | Saratoga Legacy Restored | A Legacy Restored,

It's a wrap on the 158-year-old Dutch Colonial that has been in the same family for seven generations. The homeowners give the crew a tour of the new spaces. Tom presents a gift to the homeowner.

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6 Seasons

23m

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