This Old House Hour — Season 12
## The Jamaica Plain House & The New Orleans House: Season Overview Get ready to witness extraordinary transformations as *The Jamaica Plain House* and *The New Orleans House* intertwine this season, showcasing two distinct yet equally captivating renovation journeys. We're diving headfirst into the lives of families facing monumental decisions – selling their beloved homes for a fresh start, but with a twist: they’ll be handing over the reins to complete strangers tasked with breathing new life into them. First, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, a family prepares to part ways with their historic home, brimming with memories and potential, entrusting its future to a pair of designers eager to reimagine its spaces. Across the country in New Orleans, another family faces a similar crossroads, ready to relinquish control of their charming property to a new team who will unlock its hidden possibilities. This season isn’t just about paint colors and layouts; it's about navigating complex emotions, unexpected challenges, and the delicate dance between personal history and future aspirations. Watch as these families grapple with letting go, while the design teams wrestle with honoring the past and crafting a vision for what’s to come. Expect stunning reveals, heartfelt moments, and a compelling exploration of home – what it means to leave one behind, and what it takes to create another.
This season marks our twelfth, and we embark on the restoration of Hazel Briceno’s triple-decker home in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Working with the Residential Development Program of the Boston Public Facilities Department, we will reno…
The group examines the dangers posed by lead paint, detailing inspection procedures and methods for its safe removal.
The merits of vinyl siding are considered. Interior walls are insulated with blown-in cellulose. A selection of replacement windows is examined. Glenn Berger guides a kitchen and bathroom renovation project.
Abel Lopes details the process of building rear porches. Our master carpenter demonstrates the installation of new replacement windows. Vinyl siding is applied, kitchen and bathroom design plans are revealed, and our plumbing and heating ex…
The master carpenter is currently working on the front porch. Afterward, the plastering crew provides us with a demonstration of blueboarding techniques. Following that, we take a tour of a Canadian gypsum mine and a New Hampshire factory, …
The men discussed the basement windows. Landscape architect Tom Wirth conducted a preliminary survey of the grounds. They reviewed the plumbing preparations before the inspection. Afterward, we toured a factory in Charlotte, North Carolina,…
Joe Ruggiero, editor of *Home* magazine, explores the house with Hazel, offering suggestions for stylish interior decorating without breaking the bank. Meanwhile, our master carpenter works to restore the front porch post. And our host lear…
The Charlotte, North Carolina, chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a national organization dedicated to providing affordable housing through zero-interest loans, volunteer labor, and homeowner participation, offered a glimpse into their work. …
The team erected the new columns for the front porch and constructed a railing. Abel Lopes and Amy Wrigley toured the house, observing the advancements on the back shed, the lead-free window trim, and the newly installed tiles in the bathro…
The crew now secures the brackets, completing the framework of their workshop. The front door, finished with stain and sealant, gleams. Hazel and Tom Wirth seek out end-of-month bargains at a local nursery, while housing researcher Howard H…
The homeowner attempts to remove the graffiti marring the facade with a sandblasting technique. Meanwhile, the master carpenter showcases some of the custom trim he crafted in his workshop. The host then transports viewers to Japan, where …
Tom Wirth and Hazel planned the layout of the front garden, and a picket fence was erected. Our master carpenter and Abel discussed the approaching lead reinspection for the stripped trim on the first floor, followed by an examination of th…
Across the street, we explore a vacant lot owned by the city with Stephanie Bothwell, senior landscape architect for Boston. There, trees and shrubs are taking root as part of a neighborhood-supported improvement project. Stephanie and Tom …
With their host, Amy Wrigley explores two homes belonging to the Public Facilities Department, both nearing the market. At the workshop, the team members prepare the front doors by pre-hanging them and installing the locking mechanisms.
At the house, the men install the new front door. Hazel’s security system is reviewed. Jeff Hosking assesses the condition of the floors, sanding where possible. The host then leads viewers to the historic Gardner-Pingree House in Salem, Ma…
The bathroom receives a fresh covering of vinyl tile from our skilled carpenter, while Richard Trethewey offers practical guidance on installing a kitchen sink and disposal unit. We also journey to a carpet factory in Lyerly, Georgia, to wi…
The group journeyed to the International Carpetry Apprenticeship Contest in Seattle, Washington. Later, back in Jamaica Plain, Richard Trethewey and our master carpenter examined some of the recently delivered equipment. Meanwhile, our host…
The last day arrived. Boston Mayor Ray Flynn made a visit to welcome Hazel to the city, presenting her with a wreath. Designer Joe Ruggiero detailed the distinct treatments applied to each floor of the three-story house, demonstrating the t…
