This Old House Hour — Season 22
## The Charlestown House; The West Palm Beach House: Season Overview Prepare to be drawn into a world of privilege, secrets, and simmering tensions as *The Charlestown House; The West Palm Beach House* unfolds its compelling story across two distinct locations. This season plunges viewers deep into the lives of two families – the seemingly impeccable Vanstones in historic Charleston, South Carolina, and the wealthy, sun-drenched Sterling-Halls residing in West Palm Beach, Florida. While both families appear to embody success and happiness from afar, beneath the polished surfaces lie a web of carefully guarded truths and long-simmering resentments. As the season progresses, unexpected events begin to unravel their meticulously constructed facades, forcing each family to confront uncomfortable realities about themselves and those closest to them. The narrative weaves seamlessly between these two worlds, exploring themes of legacy, ambition, and the devastating consequences of deception. Expect shifting alliances, surprising revelations, and a palpable sense that nothing is quite as it seems within either opulent house – leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew.
The This Old House team begins the twenty-second season from the main deck of the meticulously restored USS Constitution, a vessel berthed in Boston Harbor’s historic Charlestown Navy Yard. After leaving the ship, they ascend to Bunker Hill…
From City Square Park in Charlestown, Massachusetts, a landmark once burdened by the literal shadow of elevated train tracks and highways, host Steve Thomas begins the program. A dedicated group of citizens successfully advocated for the re…
Nestled along the path of the historic Bunker Hill Day Parade, the Charlestown townhouse offers a unique vantage point for this enduring tradition. Host Steve Thomas delves into the parade's 225-year history and its yearly festivities, spea…
Steve Thomas begins the program once more from Boston Harbor, this time aboard the STS Sagres, Portugal’s magnificent vessel participating in the Tall Ships Parade. Elsewhere, viewers observe the imposing scaffolding that envelops a Charles…
Despite the persistent downpour, work on the Charlestown renovation continues apace. Dan ascends the scaffolding, taking in the city's gray expanse as he discusses the complexities of installing a roof deck on the building’s hip roof. Elsew…
Steve and Tom make their daily commute to the Charlestown job site aboard Tom’s boat, a journey conducted with a certain flair. Upon arrival, they find landscape contractor Roger Cook and his team dismantling the substantial granite curbing…
In conversation with homeowner Dan Beliveau, host Steve Thomas reviews the recent decision by the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals, a decision that clears the way for the planned addition of a master bathroom and a roof deck. With the project…
In Charlestown, work progresses to ensure the fireplace and chimneys are safe for wood-burning fires. Master carpenter and general contractor Tom Silva installs some of the new, attractive windows. Meanwhile, throughout the townhouse, elect…
The Beliveaus' townhouse offers glimpses of Boston Harbor, a bustling working port. Vessels of every description navigate past Charlestown daily, frequently docking in the channel. Heating and plumbing specialist Richard Trethewey boards on…
Work continues in the basement of the This Old House Charlestown project, where the space is being converted into two bedrooms for the rental unit. To maintain a comfortable, dry environment, close-cell foam is sprayed onto the exterior wal…
The renovation of the Charlestown project house progresses as scheduled. A metal spiral staircase will be installed on the rear of the house, connecting the Beliveaus' new kitchen to street level. Simultaneously, landscaping contractor Roge…
The Charlestown project house will preserve many of its original 1865 features, though some of the weathered brownstone lintels will be replaced. As mason Lenny Beliveau installs new cast stone lintels, project host Steve Thomas visits the …
The Charlestown project progresses toward its final form, evolving into two separate residences: a rental apartment and the Beliveaus' family home. With plastering nearing completion, host Steve Thomas gleans advice for achieving a flawless…
Steve observes the landscaping taking shape with Roger; a tumbled concrete wall is nearing completion, pavers being laid. Inside, he finds Tommy, who provides the plaster report. Steve notes how John Dee is meticulously transforming the pla…
Steve found a temporary metal door propped against the entryway and stepped inside to observe John Dee as he stripped and refinished the front doors. Dan had installed a pair of custom-sized PVC shutters, guaranteed for ten years by the fac…
The single-lever kitchen faucet is a ubiquitous element of American homes. This episode follows *This Old House* plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey as he tours the advanced factory where this dependable fixture is manufactured. M…
The Charlestown project nears completion, with signs of the finish line appearing throughout the house. Bamboo flooring now graces the basement hallway. On the first and second floors, marble kitchen countertops are being installed, bringin…
The final days in Charlestown brought the This Old House team to the crucial task of completing the finishing touches. Period lighting, carefully chosen wallpaper, plush carpeting, and two new sets of contemporary appliances transformed the…
West Palm Beach beckoned with promises of coastal breezes, warm sand, political currents, and sixteen distinct historical districts – a combination too tempting to resist. This Florida community, boasting a revitalized downtown and signific…
Construction has commenced on Rob Thompson’s 1925 Mediterranean Revival residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. General contractors Harley Edgell and John Kern are currently evaluating the extent of termite and water damage concealed beneath…
Given the vulnerability of homes in Southern Florida to hurricanes, considerable measures are undertaken to ensure buildings can withstand the storms. At a project house in West Palm Beach, hurricane-resistant replacement windows are instal…
Host Steve Thomas checks in with homeowner Rob Thompson as work continues on the West Palm Beach project house. A new lap pool is being installed behind the residence, while progress also continues on the kitchen expansion. The master carpe…
At the West Palm Beach project house, the remodeling progresses, and the moment for final choices has arrived. General contractors Harley Edgell and John Kern are guiding homeowner Rob Thompson through selections for cabinets, appliances, t…
In West Palm Beach's burgeoning City Place, host Steve Thomas delves into the city's narrative with former mayor Nancy Graham during a tour of the vibrant new development. This project has been widely recognized as a catalyst for the city's…
Weeks remain until the completion of the project house in West Palm Beach, and the team assesses their progress. Steve is currently overseeing the installation of granite countertops in the new kitchen. Meanwhile, our master carpenter is in…
The culmination of This Old House's West Palm Beach renovation is now within reach. Our crew is completing the final touches: the meticulously crafted landscape, the gleaming professional kitchen appliances, and the interior design, persona…
