The season begins with a visit to the Haggers at Kirkside in Wayland, where the lawn is now lush and the property looks vibrant. Next, the focus shifts to Newton, where a developer has identified an opportunity to revitalize neglected ranch…

In his offices at Bulfinch Square, a historic building he himself restored, we meet architect Graham Gund. Following a tour of the space, he accompanies our host to a house he designed in the Massachusetts countryside. He accepts the commis…

Architect Graham Gund unveils his designs for the Igoes' ranch, presenting them through detailed models and drawings. The team initiates the process of securing a building permit and calculates material and labor expenses with the aid of a …

The host speaks with homeowners Jan and Brian Igoe, emphasizing the need for them to leave the property before demolition commences. Meanwhile, the team discusses a plan to protect the house's oak floors by laying down fiberboard during con…

Arborist Matt Foti and his team remove a substantial swamp marple from the property. Tom Silva then guides us to a more modest ranch expansion he completed in a neighboring town. Returning to the original site, the master carpenter and host…

With the arrival of lumber, mason Lenny Belleveau began applying a durable cement coating to the exposed portion of the styrofoam foundation forms. Architect Graham Gund conducted a tour of Church Court, a project of adaptive reuse that had…

Having removed the roof, the crew now begins to sheathe the second floor. The addition is similarly clad, and master carpenter and architect Rick Bechtel confer on plans for the new front entrance. Meanwhile, our host speaks with homeowner …

As the house begins to take shape, homeowner Jan Igoe gives our host a look at the progress within. Later, he speaks with framing expert Gil Straujups, brought in to expedite the work. Richard Trethewey oversees the removal of the house's b…

Brian and Jan, the homeowners, walk through their house, observing the exposed kitchen ceiling. Landscape architect Tom Wirth arrives and readily embraces the task of redesigning the pathway to the house’s front door. Tom Silva demonstrates…

With the aid of a crane, the timber trusses are positioned within the new addition, followed by stress-skin panels that will form the roof. Tom Wirth arrives to present two landscaping options for the entrance, and inside, Richard Trethewey…

The crew readies an opening for a new window. They discuss housewrap, and the general contractor demonstrates how he’s finishing the windows with engineered wood trim. Upstairs, the host converses with Brian and Jan about the library’s desi…

The host arrives to find stone mason Roger Hopkins shaping the new landscaping. Landscaping architect Tom Wirth details the development of the winning design. Inside, homeowner Brian Igoe meticulously prepares the vertical cedar siding, whi…

The landscaping at the front of the property remains under construction, and Tom Wirth offers an update on the design. Inside, Richard Trethewey demonstrates the plastic tubing that has expedited the rough plumbing. Stone mason Roger Hopkin…

The host speaks with architect Graham Gund as they discuss design considerations with Jan Igoe. Elsewhere, our master carpenter explores the US Forest Service's Forest Products Lab, observing the rigorous testing and evaluation of wood. Ret…

Fortuitously, the project has recently gained momentum, spurred in no small part by the homeowners’ diligent cleanup. The crew proceeds to install the double front door, while electrician Paul Kennedy demonstrates the centralized audio-visu…

Following the heavy snowfall, we arrived on the property to find the granite steps already in place and Herb Brockert's landscaping in the backyard finished. Our master carpenter then installed the columns at the front entrance. Next, we sp…

Roger Hopkins secures the final granite pieces to the front stairs, using reclaimed stone. Inside, lighting designer Melissa Guenet offers a tour of the fixtures installed in the new great room and kitchen. Upstairs, a fiberglass repair add…

A visit to the ironworks revealed the intricate assembly of the front railings. Back home, a marble countertop was installed in the kitchen, while composite counters and a shower enclosure were fabricated directly on the property. Roger Coo…

The host speaks with Jan Igoe about the difficulties of repairing the original floor coverings. In the main room, Jeff Hosking and his team install a floating strip floor. Meanwhile, the master carpenter continues work on the entertainment …

The final phase was underway. The team arrived with the entertainment center, connecting with architect Rick Bechtel, who had recently launched his own firm. In the library, Tom Silva installed prefabricated cherry-veneer panelling, while a…

The crew journeys to storm-ravaged Miami, Florida, seeking a property for restoration. After assessing a house proving too extensive for their limited timeframe, they discover a 1917 Mediterranean Revival home that endured Hurricane Andrew'…

The house, stripped bare of its wet plaster and carpeting, reveals long-concealed details: a former window opening and the original fireplace ornamentation. Our master carpenter is overseeing the replacement of the roofing with a modified b…

Tree cutter Tony Sisto laboriously dismantles a dead tree as the master carpenter oversees the installation of the house's new air conditioning system. Contractor Rich Groden outlines his strategy for improving water runoff from the sun por…

The program begins at "Mt. Trashmore," a repository for the vast amount of debris left by Hurricane Andrew – one of roughly a dozen such sites in South Dade. Returning to the house, we observe the painstaking work of patching and finishing …

Progress continues on the house under the direction of general contractor Rick Groden: window repairs are underway, followed by interior plastering and trim work. He then speaks with the worker patching the exterior stucco. Our master carpe…

The project nears completion. Painters work diligently while our master carpenter replaces a window damaged during construction, explaining the advanced coated plastic membrane within the glass that ensures exceptional energy efficiency. Up…