This Old House
TV-G
7.9
1979
Documentary
TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.
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Episode 25 : Glen Ridge: Spring Forward
May. 23,2024
Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.
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Episode 24 : Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved
May. 16,2024
A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.
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Episode 23 : Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air
May. 09,2024
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details
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Episode 22 : Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight
May. 02,2024
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.
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Episode 21 : Glen Ridge: Roughed In
April. 25,2024
The new flangeless windows are installed water and air tight. Preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers. The Empire State Building is visited. Porch decking is installed to minimize waste, and a hybrid plumbing system is chosen for the house.
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Episode 20 : Glen Ridge: QR Construction
April. 18,2024
Installing helical piers for the new porch; prepping new windows for installation; protecting plumbing pipes from cold weather.
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Episode 19 : Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty
April. 11,2024
Termite damage has caused major construction changes. New footings are needed in the basement. A historic community garden is toured. A 15-year-old student talks about working on the project. The old sewer line is replaced without trenching.
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Episode 18 : Glen Ridge: Vintage
April. 04,2024
Demo has begun uncovering 150-year-old wine bottles in the walls. A chimney is demolished, and the roof is reframed. The architect shares his inspiration for the project, and the mayor gives a tour of the Borough's gas lamps. Asbestos is abated.
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Episode 17 : Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational
March. 28,2024
The crew heads to New Jersey for the second project of the season - an 1897 Victorian in the Borough of Glen Ridge that's being renovated for multi-generational living. The homeowners give the crew a tour and explain how the new spaces will be used.
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Episode 16 : Lexington: Accessible Made Modern
February. 22,2024
The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five, including a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the crew returns to go through the changes with the family.
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Episode 15 : Lexington: Judgement Day
February. 15,2024
Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.
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Episode 14 : Lexington: All in the Family
February. 08,2024
Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a modern staircase is installed in the foyer.
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Episode 13 : Lexington: Install With Care
February. 01,2024
Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing an offset p-trap; a visit to a glass-blowing studio; grab bar installation begins.
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Episode 12 : Lexington: Upcycled
January. 25,2024
Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new solar panels.
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Episode 11 : Lexington: Electrical Bond
January. 18,2024
Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer of concrete; elevator disconnects are installed.
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Episode 10 : Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
January. 11,2024
The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.
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Episode 9 : Lexington: Phased Out
January. 04,2024
Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage.
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Episode 8 : Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
November. 16,2023
A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed.
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Episode 7 : Lexington: Ramping Up
November. 09,2023
Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.
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Episode 6 : Lexington: Reworked and Rewired
November. 02,2023
The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior is made; blocking is installed in the framing; replacing and rewiring old receptacles.
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Episode 5 : Lexington: Gone Geo
October. 26,2023
A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.
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Episode 4 : Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility
October. 19,2023
A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replaced with a trio of engineered beams. The new landscape is previewed in 3D, and tips are shared for creating an accessible bathroom.
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Episode 3 : Lexington: The Big Dig
October. 12,2023
Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a block wall tunnel, HVAC ducting is buried underground, and after learning about residential elevators, framing begins for one.
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Episode 2 : Lexington: Shore We Can
October. 05,2023
The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.
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Episode 1 : Lexington: On a Mission
September. 28,2023
The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The crew meets the homeowners to learn about the disease and the challenges the current setup of the house poses. The project is a race against time, but the crew is determined to get the family back into their home as soon as possible.
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