
This Old House Hour — Season 39

The arrival of a new season finds attention drawn to those who will follow. A homeowner, inheriting a house steeped in childhood memories, collaborates with her husband to adapt it for their own family and for those they hold dear. Mike Row…

Tom completed the paperwork for the new foundation, then mixed and poured the concrete alongside a fresh-faced intern. Meanwhile, Richard secured the house for demolition. Roger and his apprentice worked diligently to protect the roses and …

Tom's team, along with an intern, secured a beam to reinforce the opening leading to the kitchen. Meanwhile, the homeowners began selecting interior finishes with their designer. A trio of apprentices arrived, equipped themselves with new t…

Kevin and Tom installed a new subfloor. Meanwhile, Richard and his partner, the designer, embarked on a search for a vintage clawfoot tub. Tom instructed the apprentices in the proper methods for verifying the level of the front porch and c…

Around the corner, the chimney undergoes demolition as the apprentices learn the fundamental techniques of deck framing. Meanwhile, the homeowners collaborate with their interior designer to design a unique pattern for their tile floor. Si…

The apprentices faced a demanding day, tackling essential tasks for the house: framing the walls of the master bedroom, constructing a drain stack for the master bathroom, and laying decking on the front porch. Simultaneously, the homeowner…

Barn doors are crafted from salvaged flooring from the dining room. Roger instructs a horticulture class in the open air. Tommy and Charlie breached the basement foundation wall, revealing an uninsulated crawl space. Radiant heat has been i…

As the apprentices learned the craft of roofing, Kevin journeyed to Rhode Island, observing the meticulous assembly of a complex Chippendale railing. Meanwhile, a fresh concrete slab was poured in the basement, a preventative measure agains…

Tommy fashioned a shower seat from foam. Richard handled the steel piping connections. Tommy instructed others on the installation of replacement windows. He demonstrated to Kevin and Joe the construction of a jig for the exterior shingled …

Nathan installs the porch ceiling, while granite is selected for a wood stove. Kevin visits a Rhode Island home featuring pine exterior trim. Richard examines the component placement on a mechanical wall. Mauro demonstrates the repair of ho…

Tommy meticulously shapes the uneven interior columns. Liz crafts a stained-glass window. Kevin takes a tour of a flooring factory in Pennsylvania. Richard observes a plumbing class at a vocational school. Norm demonstrates some recently ac…

Norm hung an antique door in the hallway. Roger observed the assembly of a stone wall, pieced together from pre-fabricated sections. Kevin attended a career day focused on skilled trades. In Rhode Island, twin built-in beds took shape. Tomm…

Roger elucidates the necessity of certain preventative measures for trees. Homeowner Liz receives an instructive lesson in tiling. Examination reveals the original black newel post to be crafted from walnut. After ten weeks of diligent labo…

Liz assists Norm with the installation of composite decking. Charlie crafts ornamental brackets for the exterior. Kevin observes the placement of a quartz countertop. Roger's team paves the front walkway. Liz installs her stained-glass wind…

Kevin discovered Tommy and Charlie in the kitchen, securing a fireback to the wall. Roger returned the roses and lilacs he’d carefully saved, adding a fresh vibrancy with some new plants. The island countertop was fitted. Kevin observed a c…

The final touches are complete on another successful project. Kevin gives the homeowners a tour of the renovated house. Once the childhood home of Liz, it has been thoughtfully adapted into a dwelling for the future. Their children and Joe'…

In Charleston, South Carolina, a new series commences with Kevin and his team presenting two distinct undertakings: a 19th-century brick "single house," a rare find within Charleston's historic downtown, and a home from the 1890s situated i…

The demonstration commences with the Charleston projects. Homeowner Judith consults with Roger regarding planting choices, after which Roger visits a nursery equipped to fulfill her requirements. Kevin takes a tour of the American College o…

A vintage fireplace will soon accommodate a modern stove. Tommy is considering built-in shelving to complement the exposed brick walls. The brickwork in the kitchen requires repointing. Meanwhile, Roger explores secluded gardens. Elsewhere …

Construction begins on a new foundation at the rear of the property, while Roger assesses the possibility of saving a crepe myrtle in the front. Kevin makes a visit to Fort Sumter. Restoration efforts focus on the single house mantel and wi…

On the Edisto River, Kevin encountered a lumberjack. Inside a house devoid of stud walls, Tommy observed how pipes were concealed, while Richard considered locations for HVAC equipment. Kevin learned about Single Houses. A crepe myrtle was …

At the Elliotborough house, Richard tackled the initial plumbing, while Kevin, Judith, and Julia consulted with a kitchen designer. The dilapidated porch received an assessment, and a salvaged floor was installed throughout the dwelling. Me…

The weathered columns of the old piazza are being meticulously restored in a workshop away from the site. The wrought-iron gate was crafted by students of the building arts at a nearby college. For the historic house, modern light fixtures …

Judith surveys the hues of the houses on Rainbow Row, while Tommy examines the termite damage at hers. At the Single House, Tommy checks on the project's advancement. Nearby, a timber frame instructor and their students construct a pergola …

A pergola rises in the garden of the solitary dwelling. Ross Trethewey surveys the newest advancements in smart home technology. Sleek, contemporary cabinetry now graces the kitchen. A local artisan applies the final details to a dining tab…
A custom-forged iron gate graces the entrance of the Charleston Single House, marking the final tours with the owners. A farewell gathering takes place on the piazza, a poignant send-off.


