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S36 E9 Lexington Colonial | Colonial Roots

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

23 minutes

Dec 31, 2014

This Old House kicks off the second project of their 35th Anniversary Season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial Revival in historic Lexington, Mass. which extends back to the American Revolution.Featuring: Norm Abram, Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey

Season 36, 18 Episodes

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Colonial Roots

Lexington Colonial | Colonial Roots,

This Old House kicks off the second project of their 35th Anniversary Season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial Revival in historic Lexington, Mass. which extends back to the American Revolution.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Footings and Foundations

Lexington Colonial | Footings and Foundations,

Tom shows how to demo in phases. Kevin visits a concrete shop. Norm explains the first-floor framing. Tom builds the rear gable wall. Roger lays out new footings. Kevin explains building permits.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Colonial Curb Appeal

Lexington Colonial | Colonial Curb Appeal,

Roof framing begins in Lexington with Tom and Kevin. They build a new farmer's porch reminiscent of Colonial-style homes, as well as a structural ceiling.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Smart Solutions

Lexington Colonial | Smart Solutions,

Norm visits the Hancock-Clarke House. Tom and Kevin help install a corner desk stair, and Richard helps offset a tub trap.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Making Connections

Lexington Colonial | Making Connections,

A stream requires trees and plants to be removed from the yard. Tom and Kevin connect the kitchen to the old great room. Richard shows Kevin the rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Exterior Details

Lexington Colonial | Exterior Details,

Kevin meets electricians to see a rough electrical inspection, and Tom installs a hybrid railing system. The homeowner designs a new family kitchen.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Inspections

Lexington Colonial | Inspections,

Norm and Tom reinforce the porch and review ways to meet the insulation value needed in the walls. Richard meets a plumber for info on inspections, and Kevin sees the new storm window system.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Conservation Concerns

Lexington Colonial | Conservation Concerns,

Kevin sees the installation of a new gutter and how Roger is restoring a patch of lawn to nature. An electrician updates the wiring while Norm visits a window factory in New Hampshire.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Old to New

Lexington Colonial | Old to New,

A contractor installs a new floor tile while an electrician shows Kevin how to wire an electrical box. Kevin patches the walls. Tom squares an arched doorway.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Designer Details

Lexington Colonial | Designer Details,

Kevin finds the second floor sanded, stained, and sealed as Tom oversees the first floor. Norm sees custom refrigerator panels. Kevin meets the designer of an inn. Norm makes a sink base.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | New Walk, Old Stone

Lexington Colonial | New Walk, Old Stone,

Roger starts the front walk while a contractor installs porcelain in the screen porch. Richard sees the sink set. Roger visits a salvage yard to see granite for the front walk.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms

Lexington Colonial | Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms,

LED strips are installed in the kitchen. Richard reviews the need for insulation, and wallpaper is put up in the girl’s rooms. Kevin finds a painter painting decorative stripes on a wall.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Finishing Details

Lexington Colonial | Finishing Details,

Roger places new plants while Richard installs two types of radiators to heat the garage and sitting room. A chandelier and garage door is fitted.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Down to the Wire

Lexington Colonial | Down to the Wire,

Roger installs new turf while Kevin meets with inspectors. The design of the entertainment center is finalized. Richard exhibits the finished mechanical room and heating system.

This Old House - Lexington Colonial | Garrison No More

Lexington Colonial | Garrison No More,

Kevin and Tom meet the Building Commissioner to see if they passed inspection. Richard and Kevin tour the new kitchen and spaces above the garage. Tom joins to celebrate another job well done.

This Old House - The Veteran's Special House Project | The Veteran's Special House Project

The Veteran's Special House Project | The Veteran's Special House Project,

TOH partners with Homes For Our Troops to build houses for two Army veterans and their families in New Hampshire and Florida. Norm, Tom, and Kevin lend a hand.

This Old House - The Veteran's Special House Project | Adaptation

The Veteran's Special House Project | Adaptation,

Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt's disability doesn't limit his cycling passion. Richard sees the home’s ADA requirements. Kevin meets the Dillmanns. Richard learns about touchless faucet technology.

This Old House - The Veteran's Special House Project | A Home for Matt & Cat

The Veteran's Special House Project | A Home for Matt & Cat,

Roger, Tom, and Norm build a greenhouse. Locals help out at the DeWitt project. Kevin meets a vet in Florida. Norm makes a rustic table and a closet.

Details

This Old House

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

12 Seasons

3 hours 57 minutes

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