For the first time, the experts from This Old House received renovation requests through their website, www.thisoldhouse.com, and are now embarking on a project for two single women in East Boston. The challenge of this season is to renovat…

Landscape contractor Roger Cook enlists homeowner Liz Bagley in clearing away dead privet bushes from her property. Architect Craig Buttner presents Liz with three possibilities for expanding her kitchen; the most ambitious plan involves a …

Landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard details her approach to crafting a "bold and simple" urban landscape in East Boston. Meanwhile, abatement contractor Brian Fitzsimons and his team remove asbestos-containing flooring and mastic from the…

Though both their kitchens have been completely removed, Aunt Chris Flynn and her niece Liz Bagley continue to share the upstairs unit, managing with only a refrigerator and hot plate in the dining room. Kitchen designer Kathy Marshall pres…

Plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey and homeowner Chris Flynn negotiate with salvage expert Harry James as he carefully disassembles antique plumbing fixtures from the house. To prepare for the new kitchens, Kevin and the home…

In East Boston, homeowner Chris Flynn guides Kevin O'Connor to the neighborhood’s highest vantage point, revealing a sweeping panorama of the city and a national religious shrine dominated by a towering, thirty-five-foot statue of the Virgi…

At Piers Park, a waterfront haven in East Boston offering residents access to the water and sailing instruction for local youth, host Kevin O'Connor begins the program. Despite their intention to remain in the house throughout the renovatio…

Master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor begin the program just beyond the project house, at a modest memorial honoring a local pilot who gave his life to protect the community in 1954. Kevin assists general contractor Tom Silva …

On the front porch, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates to host Kevin O'Connor the process of replacing the decaying wood trim with durable, rot-resistant PVC. Downstairs, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains to home…

Chris Flynn, the homeowner, gives master carpenter Norm Abram a tour of the temporary bathroom arrangement on her third floor. General contractor Tom Silva explains to Chris why replacing her outdated basement windows is essential, and host…

The ninety-year-old slate roof had reached the end of its life and needed to be replaced. Roofing contractor Sean Green and his team carefully removed the old slate, meticulously installing a new asphalt roof. General contractor Tom Silva d…

The building's exterior undergoes restoration, beginning with the careful cleaning of existing cracks. Next, a flexible polyurethane caulking is applied, meticulously blended to harmonize with the texture of the original stucco. Master carp…

As homeowner Liz Bagley diligently removes layers of paint from her front door trim, general contractor Tom Silva crafts a wood inlay to repair her kitchen floor, utilizing salvaged materials from elsewhere in the house. Plumbing and heatin…

Landscape contractor Roger Cook clears away the remaining old plants and dead lawn, preparing the ground for the new design. Meanwhile, homeowner Liz Bagley and interior designer Lisey Good present their vision for furnishing the more conte…

At Suffolk Downs, Massachusetts's oldest racetrack, host Kevin O'Connor meets with landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard to discuss modifications to the grounds plan. The decorative trellises are being erected adjacent to a neighbor's garag…

Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram find the property steadily taking shape: a new fence is erected, fresh sod laid, and plants begin to bloom. General contractor Tom Silva crafts and installs a laminate countertop for the laundr…

The This Old House East Boston project has reached its conclusion. Following a brief journey on the Blue Line – the world's first subway to traverse an underwater section – master carpenter Norm Abram and host Kevin O'Connor arrived in East…

Cafe-style shutters, meticulously finished grout on the glass tile backsplash, and a carefully curated selection of details contribute to a boutique aesthetic, perfectly complementing the charm of a cottage kitchen and bath.

This Old House ventures to Austin, Texas, for the first time to reimagine a historic bungalow. A team of local green building specialists joins the show as they transform the home into a larger, more environmentally conscious residence for …

Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram return to Austin, Texas, for a visit to the spring-fed pool at Barton Springs, a beloved local destination since the 1920s. Back at the house, the first delivery of framing materials arrives as…

Following a visit to the Texas State Capitol, master carpenter Norm Abram observes the installation of the standing seam metal roof on our green building. Meanwhile, host Kevin O'Connor checks in with builder Bill Moore for progress. Rough …

In the "Live Music Capital of the World," host Kevin O'Connor greets plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey at the legendary Continental Club, a venue renowned for live rockabilly, swing, and country music since 1957. The followi…

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shares insights into Austin's vibrant surroundings with host Kevin O'Connor along the shores of Town Lake. Meanwhile, at the project house, green builder Bill Moore illustrates his methods for mitigating wate…

Even with a severe ice storm gripping Texas, construction progresses at the project house. Builder Bill Moore demonstrates to master carpenter Norm Abram how he repurposes salvaged roof rafters to create the railing and stair nosings. In th…

Employing materials sourced nearby is often viewed as an environmentally conscious practice, and throughout this project we've utilized local limestone for the front porch wall caps, the first-floor vanity countertop, and the landscape bord…