This Old House
Season 45 starts with restoring a 1960 mid-century modern home in Lexington, MA. Then, the crew heads to Glen Ridge, NJ to remodel an 1887 Victoria-style home.
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S45 E24: Tested and Approved
The result of a blower door test is revealed, determining the home's airtightness. A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche and interior window casing are installed.
Reviving a 1887 Victorian for Multigenerational Living
The team from This Old House revives a cherished but deteriorated Victorian home that dates to 1887 to accommodate multigenerational living.
S45 E23: A Breath of Fresh Air
The local shop where the new stairs are fabricated is toured. A new brick walkway adds curb appeal. Wood fiber insulation is installed, and HRVs, ERVs, and period trim details are discussed.
Customizing Accessibility Features at the Lexington Modern Project
Here’s how the Lexington project house owners are customizing accessibility features to support their son’s needs now—and in the future.
Installing a Geothermal Heat-Pump System at the Lexington Modern Project
At the Lexington Modern project, the crew installs the geothermal heat-pump system that will heat and cool the house.
S45 E22: Next Level Tight
The homeowner designs a custom stained-glass sidelight, vapor-tight electrical boxes are roughed in, and a custom jamb and threshold are built. Various types of water-resistive barriers are compared.
S45 E21: Roughed In
The new windows are installed, the home audio system is reviewed, and the Empire State Building is visited. Back at the house, the porch decking is installed, and the plumbing system is discussed.
Ridgewood Colonial Revival | Kitchen Webcam
Watch live, 24/7, as this quaint 1930s Colonial Revival is brought into the 21st century with a two-story light-filled addition and kitchen expansion, fiber cement lap siding and shingles, new windows, new systems, and a fresh outlook. This project house will be featured in Season 46 of This Old House.
Ridgewood Colonial Revival | Exterior Webcam
Watch live as this quaint 1930s Colonial Revival is brought into the 21st century with a two-story light-filled addition, fiber cement lap siding and shingles, new windows, new systems, and a fresh outlook.
S45 E20: QR Construction
The new two-story addition is framed, and the front porch is being rebuilt. An interior wall is framed to straighten out a sag in the upper floor, and exterior colors are chosen.
S45 E19: Small But Mighty
Termite damage is discovered. A local community garden is visited, an existing concrete slab is made level, and a high school works as a framer on the project. The original clay pipe is replaced.
S45 E18: Vintage
Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living. The architect shares his plan for restoring the home, and the mayor gives a history lesson on the borough.
S45 E17: Multi-Generational
A new project in New Jersey brings a new member to This Old House. The team meets him for the first time and is introduced to the project—a Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.
Introducing the Glen Ridge Multigenerational Project Home
This Old House takes on a family’s much-loved 1887 Victorian home to restore it to its original glory and make room for multiple generations.
S45 E16: Accessible Made Modern
Construction is complete on the renovation of a 1960 mid-century modern home made accessible for a family whose son has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The crew is back to check out the transformation.
Unveiling an Energy-Efficient, Fully Accessible Home in Lexington, MA
This Old House season 45’s Lexington Modern project wraps up in style, giving a family of five an energy-efficient, open-plan house with a renewed mid-century modern aesthetic and full accessibility.
Installing a Load Management Panel
Host Kevin O’Connor gets the lowdown on load management panels from master electrician Heath Eastman. These handy devices can keep electrical panels from overloading despite how much energy the home draws. Here’s what you need to know.
S45 E15: Judgement Day
A final review of the geothermal system in the newly completed mechanical room is done. Accessible kitchen appliances and a fire-rated door are installed. A blower door test is performed.
S45 E14: All in the Family
The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son's diagnosis with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The new metal staircase with floating oak treads is installed. The landscape is planted.
S45 E13: Install with Care
The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp. Inside, an offset drain and grab bars are installed in the son’s bathroom. A glass-blowing studio is visited.
S45 E12: Upcycled
Progress continues on the project house in Lexington. The elevator cab is built, and the kitchen island gets a decorative modern finish. Audio-visual technologies are explored for accessibility.
S45 E11: Electrical Bond
Bonding is installed for the therapy pool. The interior designer talks tile selections, and the entrance ramp is completed. Electrical work for the elevator begins. The therapy pool is craned in.
S45 E10: Seven Layer Floors
The interior subfloor is insulated with rigid foam. The homeowner goes shopping for door hardware. A single tile prep and waterproofing system and a motorized multi-slide door are installed.
Nashville Brick Cottage | Exterior Webcam
Watch live as this 1929 East Nashville cape transforms into a modern family home that will retain the charm that made them fall in love with the property when they purchased it in 2022.
S45 E9: Phased Out
The renovation has reached the halfway point. A lesson on stucco is given. The kitchen cabinet finish is revealed, the nickel gap siding is installed, and drainage for the back patio is addressed.
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S45 E8: Drop in the Gutter
A custom gutter is recessed into the roof overhang. The neighbor's house, one of three designed and built by the same original architect, is toured. New energy-efficient windows are installed.
S45 E7: Ramping Up
Repairs are made to the 1960 brick, including matching the original color and texture of the mortar. A DIY ramp is built, and nearby, a modern accessible house is toured. The roof trim is replaced.
S45 E6: Reworked and Rewired
Geothermal pipes are run into the house. Wood blocking is installed for the future mounting of assistive devices. The old receptacle boxes in the original brick walls are replaced without damage.
S45 E5: Gone Geo
Framing begins for a new zero-threshold sliding glass door. The geothermal heating and cooling system is explained and wells for the system begin at the house. The entrance gets a steel focal point.
S45 E4: Engineered for Accessibility
A lally column is removed and a larger ridge beam is installed to create an open kitchen and dining area. The homeowners choose hardscape finishes based on a 3D landscape design.
S45 E3: The Big Dig
A new mechanical space is being created out front and will be connected to the old mechanical space by a new concrete block wall. HVAC ducts are installed considering the new energy code.
Expanding a 1720 Cape Ann Home in Ipswich, MA
After an extensive renovation, a timber-framed relic of the Revolutionary War era emerges with its spirit renewed and with comfortable new spaces that showcase pieces of its 300-year history.