This Old House Hour — Season 9
## The Westwood House & The Santa Barbara Bungalow: Season Overview Prepare to be swept away by two captivating stories woven together – *The Westwood House* and *The Santa Barbara Bungalow*. This season plunges you into the lives of families grappling with secrets, ambition, and the enduring power of connection. *The Westwood House* follows a prominent Los Angeles family as they navigate a complex web of personal and professional challenges within their opulent world. Beneath the veneer of success lies a simmering tension, fueled by long-held resentments and the relentless pursuit of legacy – a legacy one member is determined to redefine on their own terms. Simultaneously, *The Santa Barbara Bungalow* introduces us to a vibrant community in coastal California, where a seemingly idyllic setting masks its own set of hidden struggles. Here, a family’s past unexpectedly resurfaces, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed foundations of their present and forcing them to confront difficult truths about who they are and what they truly value. As both narratives unfold, expect unexpected alliances, heartbreaking betrayals, and ultimately, a poignant exploration of how far we'll go for those we love – and the price we pay along the way.
The ninth season of *This Old House* begins with a visit to Weatherbee Farm, a farmhouse dating back to 1785. Host and company tour the property alongside homeowners Bill and Cynthia Weatherbee and architectural historian Sara Chase of the …
The farm at Weatherbee is examined by our master carpenter, while architect Mary Otis Stevens reviews plans for the restoration of this significant 1785 building. Our heating and plumbing specialist also visits the site, discussing the inst…
The master carpenter continues his assessment of Weatherbee Farm's condition. Architect Mary Otis Stevens presents the homeowner, Cynthia, with the model she has fashioned of the property. Meanwhile, the host and homeowner, Bill, lends a ha…
The host and master carpenter review the advancements at Weatherbee Farm. Lead removal specialist John Vega examines the house, while Richard Trethewey details the heating plans for the new kitchen wing, demonstrating a radiant heat system …
The master carpenter oversees the construction of the final wall, completing the enclosure of the new kitchen addition. Meanwhile, our host checks in with the homeowners, providing an update on the restoration's progress.
At Weatherbee Farm's newly constructed kitchen addition, the master carpenter and his assistant install elegant French doors with true divided lights. Meanwhile, the homeowners, Bill and Cynthia, begin the process of roofing the addition wi…
The host offers a progress report on the Weatherbee Farm restoration. New windows are now in place on the renovated wing of the house, and the host journeys to Bayport, Minnesota, to tour a cutting-edge window factory spanning fifty acres.
Sam Perry, proprietor and master painter of the Edward K. Perry Paint Company, details the preparations for painting Weatherbee Farm's exterior. Insulation specialist Larry Gordon assesses the house’s thermal needs, while the master carpent…
The master carpenter shapes ornamental arches for the new kitchen addition’s exterior, placing them above the French doors. Meanwhile, the host oversees the turning of decorative balusters and the blowing of insulation into the original bui…
Construction progressed on the deck railings, where our master carpenter demonstrated the art of shaping decorative balusters on a lathe to the homeowner. Meanwhile, painting foreman Chester Glowacz provided detailed instruction on the appl…
Work continues outdoors at Weatherbee Farm, where paint and restoration expert Sam Perry oversees preparations for the house's repainting, beginning with a thorough priming. A specialized European technique is employed to line the historic …
Sam Perry, the farm's principal painter, offers an update on the exterior painting of Weratherbee Farm. The newest section is now sheathed in blueboard, and plasterer Calvin Mills demonstrates his craft. Edmund F. Baker, a security systems …
The master carpenter fitted reclaimed barnboard salvaged from the old well into the finished walls of the new kitchen addition. Tom McGrath came by to discuss restoring the wellhead, envisioning it as a decorative element. Meanwhile, a new …
The host journeys to a New Hampshire mill, a place where shutters are made anew, employing machinery from the nineteenth century. Meanwhile, at Weatherbee Farm, a fresh rubber membrane now covers the front porch roof, and a skilled carpente…
At Weatherbee Farm, attention is drawn to the exterior, where a stone wall is taking shape within the garden. Simultaneously, construction begins on a brick wall. Inside, the team is carefully uncovering sections of the hardwood floor, thei…
At Weatherbee Farm, work progresses with the planting of shrubs and flowers, alongside the installation of the restored wellhead. In the dining room, the master carpenter carefully exposes sections of the hardwood floor, searching for the l…
The kitchen addition at Weatherbee Farm features Southern yellow pine flooring laid over a new radiant heating system. At the master carpenter's workshop, he demonstrates the construction of the vanity for the master bathroom. Our host exam…
The newly added kitchen at Weatherbee Farm features cast acrylic countertops and sink, complemented by handcrafted, custom-made cabinets. Our host visits the workshop where the countertops were formed, and the master carpenter demonstrates …
In the living room of Weatherbee Farm, a representative from E.K. Perry Paint Company illustrates the technique of sponge painting. Meanwhile, artisan Jeannie Serpa demonstrates the art of faux marble painting. Elsewhere on the property, wa…
With us today, our host offers a tour of the completed and beautifully appointed Weatherbee Farm, accompanied by interior designer Jean LeMon. Ascending to the upper level, designer Joe Ruggiero reveals understated decorating methods employ…
The program guides viewers to Santa Barbara, California, where they meet homeowners Susan and David and explore their 1923 Craftsman bungalow. Architect Brian Cearnal, along with the contractor, are introduced to the host, who is joined by …
The host considers the blueprints for Susan and David's bungalow renovation. Work commences to dismantle the partially constructed attic. Later, the host journeys to the Gamble House in Pasadena, a 1908 Craftsman masterpiece conceived by Ch…
Richard Trethewey profiles George Brazil, a Santa Barbara heating and plumbing specialist. The construction crew is now erecting the frame for the bungalow's new hip-roofed dormer. Meanwhile, our master carpenter is preparing the pergola co…
Construction on the California bungalow progresses, with the homeowners actively participating. The crew begins installing the new roof shingles, while our master carpenter assembles the pergola. Electrician Rudy Escalera makes a visit, and…
The host offered an update on the Craftsman bungalow project, noting that the house was nearing completion. Finishing touches were applied as the tiling was finalized and a new door was installed.
The renovation of Susan and David's Craftsman bungalow is finished, and the host offers viewers a tour of the newly expanded home as the ninth season of *This Old House* nears its conclusion.
