This Old House Hour — Season 10
## The Lexington Bed and Breakfast: Season Overview Welcome to The Lexington, a charming bed and breakfast steeped in secrets and simmering with unexpected connections. This season finds our core group – the inn's vibrant owner, Ava, her pragmatic business partner Matt, and the colorful cast of guests who pass through its doors – navigating a year filled with both heartwarming moments and unsettling mysteries. As The Lexington prepares for its busiest season yet, old wounds resurface and new relationships blossom amidst the cozy rooms and rambling gardens. A series of peculiar events begins to plague the inn, hinting at a deeper history tied to the building itself and the lives of those who once called it home. Ava, ever the optimist, strives to maintain the B&B’s welcoming atmosphere while quietly investigating these strange occurrences with Matt's grounded support. Each episode introduces fresh faces – each carrying their own personal baggage and searching for solace or a new beginning – adding layers of complexity to the already intricate web of relationships within The Lexington. From unexpected romances to long-held grudges, the season explores the power of community, the weight of the past, and the enduring search for belonging, all set against the backdrop of this uniquely captivating inn. Prepare for laughter, tears, and a lingering sense that something isn't quite as it seems at The Lexington Bed and Breakfast.
With agent June Goodwin as guide, we explore the Lexington housing market, examining both historic residences and contemporary builds. Our tour includes a recently completed condominium complex before we meet the homeowners of our latest pr…
Mary-Van and Jim Sinek are planning an expansion of their Lexington home, a two-family residence situated side-by-side. The addition will effectively double the square footage of one unit and incorporate a new master bedroom and bathroom. P…
Our host demonstrates the use of a laser level, a tool employed by excavators to ensure consistent depth for foundation footings. He, master carpenter and excavator Herb Brockett, then discusses excavation plans before commencing the remova…
The master carpenter and our host consult with Gene Romanelli regarding the foundation footings, and then commence pouring the concrete for the garage slab. Afterward, our host meets with the architect to review a revised floor plan. Demoli…
Jim Sinek and his team dismantled the interior wall in the living room. The host consulted with concrete specialist Rich Toohey before observing the installation of the bulkhead. Richard Trethewey then stopped by to discuss the current heat…
The host observed the kitchen's dismantling, watching as the sink and cabinets were carefully removed. Afterward, he and Mary-Van discussed possibilities for the new design. Later, they joined Tom Silva to gain insight into the intricacies …
Following a progress report from our host, the master carpenter consulted with Tom Silva. The host then met with Tom Wirth to discuss a wheelchair-accessible entry for the new house. Afterward, he met again with Mary-Van to review the budge…
Construction of the garage nears completion, the trim already prepped with primer. Our host and Mary-Van discuss insulation for the garage ceiling and the wall bordering the kitchen. The master carpenter and general contractor install a dur…
The cedar siding arrived, and the crew commenced installation. Lighting consultant Dick Metchears then met with the homeowner to discuss the selection of fixtures. Meanwhile, audio consultant Dr. Amar Bose reviewed the design of the home's …
The host consults with landscape artist Roger Hopkins, reviewing the progress on the granite wall and terrace. Afterward, they travel to the Blue Mountain Quarry in South Ryegate, Vermont, the source of the stone. Meanwhile, back in Lexingt…
The host and Tom Wirth survey the latest additions to the construction site. Next, we visit Roger Hopkins to review his work on the granite steps, terrace, and garden pool. Inside, the host observes Tom Silva installing rigid insulation. Af…
The crew is currently installing new decking along the rear of the house. Our host is meeting with Lou DeMaria, a specialist in zero-clearance fireplaces, to discuss the design for the living room's new hearth. Following that, he consults w…
The host conferred with Tom Wirth regarding the landscaping's advancement. Afterward, we observed Ken Dickenson laying the exposed aggregate concrete pathway for wheelchair access. He would later wash away the concrete to reveal the pebble …
The landscaping is complete, and a fence now encloses the vegetable garden. Meanwhile, the crew installs wallboard while our host and master carpenter consider a butane heater – a temporary solution to maintain warmth and allow plasterwork …
The master carpenter, our host, explains the optimal way to channel rainwater away from the fir deck, wooden doors, and kitchen windows. Afterward, the crew installs plywood paneling in the basement, and we journey to the facility where it …
The host and Jim Sinek discuss the budget. Simultaneously, plastering contractors have commenced their work. The host tests out plastering stilts. Afterward, we journey to a bed and breakfast in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where the owners…
A lamppost rose in the front yard. Inside, the home office received its carpet underlayment, and the crew hung burlap coverings on the walls. Bob Reed installed acoustical tiles, suspended from the ceiling. Tom Wirth and Roger Cook observed…
The crew secured a metal railing to the granite patio with hydraulic cement. Afterward, we traveled to a residential development in Aurora, Illinois, where the homes were built for exceptional energy efficiency; the builder guarantees that …
At the front of the house, the host observes Charlie McGongagle installing a permanent drainpipe, while John Silva works to install a new storm door. In the master bedroom, the master carpenter is focused on trimming the windows, and Mary-V…
With electrical contractor Buddy Bisnaw, our host explores considerations for kitchen outlets. Richard Trethewey then receives a new, one-piece toilet and pedestal sink. Afterward, we journey to the American Standard factory to witness the …
Upon reaching the site, we observe homeowners Jim and Mary-Van engaged in painting the clapboard siding. Inside, our host greets the Sinek children, who are applying paint to the ceilings. The tiling contractors are diligently installing wo…
The crew fitted a new newel post to the main staircase. Afterward, we visited the Morgan Door company, makers of authentic divided-light French doors. Returning to the work site, our host and John Silva completed the finishing details on th…
At the entrance to the bed and breakfast, our host, Jeff Hosking, a flooring contractor, discussed the refinishing and patching of the eighty-year-old fir floor. In the newer section of the house, the crew was installing pre-finished oak fl…
The fireplace receives focused attention from our host and Tom Silva, as they install a new mantel and clad the surround with half-brick. Nearby, construction progresses on a shower stall crafted from a man-made marble, a material destined …
The kitchen now features its Corian countertops. Later, our host converses with Bob Mundt, an appliance designer from General Electric, about kitchen appliances. Next, they assess the stain-resistant carpet recently installed on the upper f…
The house, completed, is explored by our host and Joe Ruggiero, editor of Home magazine and a skilled interior decorator. Richard Trethewey highlights the installation of key systems – the air conditioning, garbage disposal, and shower door…
