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26 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Sat, Oct 7, 2017
The team begins working on a 300-year-old farmstead, preserving the historic part of the house and adding space and modern amenities with two small additions.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 14, 2017
Plants are temporarily transplanted; 3-D printed architectural models; the front entry porch and accessibility ramp are removed; lead paint is removed; excavation begins for the new addition; drain and sump pump systems are set up.
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Norm Abram continues work on removing the old clapboards; a hole in the old fieldstone foundation is opened up; Tom's plans to patch a rotted sill; the oldest existing flag in the country; a new foundation is formed out of ICFs; concrete arrives.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Kevin helps frame the new roof; repairing the exterior chimney; Norm Abram revisits an old project to see how it is holding up after 17 years.
Episode 5
Sat, Nov 4, 2017
Invasive vines encroaching on the backyard are removed; the gable wall for the new family room is assembled and raised; repair of a historic window; a ceiling is demolished to provide more height.
Episode 6
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
A compromised structural beam must be fixed; Norm visits the window restoration specialist to see progress on the historic window sash; windows get insulated and improved mechanically; removing the wall separating the kitchen and new family room.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Topping off wall insulation; taking a trip to see raised-bed gardens at Elm Bank Reservation; constructing a raised-bed garden; waterproofing the roof.
Episode 8
Sat, Nov 25, 2017
Tom Silva finishes up the last of the structural work; the restored historic window sash is reinstalled; the electrical service is upgraded to function as a workshop; removal of the more modern floor reveals historic boards underneath.
Episode 9
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards on the oldest part of the house; a new horseshoe-shaped driveway is installed; a plumbing problem is fixed using a wet vent.
Episode 10
Sat, Jan 27, 2018
Norm Abram and Tom Silva create a more historically accurate front door surround; Kevin meets contractor Monica MacKenzie at an antique home she renovated; interior designers Dee Elms and Andrew Terrat share their design direction for the new space.
Episode 11
Sat, Feb 3, 2018
Installation of a reclaimed granite front step and new wood windows; Norm visits the Col. James Barrett house; old ductwork is sealed and insulated.
Episode 12
Sat, Feb 10, 2018
Installation of massive decorative timbers; Norm visits the Parson Capen House in Topsfield MA; Tom uses a new deck fastening system; homeowner Joe Titlow installs a new shed from the home center.
Episode 13
Sat, Feb 17, 2018
Roger Cook creates a winding brick path; kitchen designer Kathy Marshal shares the challenges of fitting a modern kitchen into an old house; Norm makes wainscoting out of old sheathing boards; white oak floor boards go down.
Episode 14
Sat, Feb 24, 2018
Restoring the 1720 front door; the 1300-pound marble island top arrives; a plumbing and heating expert shows a new zone damper system; a custom table top made out of reclaimed joists; a hearth made of reclaimed bricks.
Episode 15
Sat, Mar 3, 2018
Driveway finish is applied; installation of LED lights; colonial-inspired ironwork; the latest water heaters; the family room and kitchen lighting plans are revealed; the challenges of antique home sales.
Episode 16
Sun, Mar 18, 2018
Roger Cook installs the sod and a handmade boot scraper; Kathy and Becky see the finished kitchen; Joe shows Norm his garage workshop; Dee reveals design choices in the oldest part of the house.
Episode 17
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
The crew starts a project in Burlington, RI, where a marine environment presents special challenges; Norm visits a recently built classic home; Andy's crew starts gutting the first floor.
Episode 18
Sat, Apr 7, 2018
Andy Tiplady and his crew prepare for Hurricane Irene; the house survives the hurricane, but the neighborhood takes a hit; the lengths to which people will go to live by the water in Rhode Island.
Episode 19
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
Andy Tiplady shows Norm Abram how he's installing windows using a custom copper pan for flashing; Kevin visits the Hurricane Research Lab at the University of Florida to see their current research; a clambake at the beach.
Episode 20
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Andy Tiplady explains why he's using red cedar shingles; solar panels are used for electricity; Norm gets a behind-the-scenes look at The Elms, a famous mansion in Newport, RI.
Episode 21
Sat, Apr 28, 2018
Creating a sustainable coastal landscape using native plants in freshly harvested local sod; a lighthouse that doubles as an off-the-grid bed-and-breakfast for sustainability enthusiasts; solar hot water system.
Episode 22
Sat, May 5, 2018
The Brazilian hardwood garapa is used for the new deck; cedar shingles are cut into away pattern; a new paint that doesn't use black; hardwood floor installation; why polyurethane is better than PVC for exterior decorative brackets.
Episode 23
Sat, May 12, 2018
Norm visits a custom cabinet shop that is making cherry veneers for the kitchen; refrigerator installation; the new soaking tub is set in a bed of fresh plaster.
Episode 24
Sat, May 19, 2018
A retractable awning is installed; the new soapstone countertops are sealed with wax for a more durable finish; Andy dresses up the half-walls with oak caps and a scotia molding; a New England blacksmith makes the light fixtures.
Episode 25
Sat, May 26, 2018
Light green grout and glass tiles add color to a backsplash; installing a cable railing system; adding a gas stove to the living room; creating distinct spaces with layers of light.
Episode 26
Sun, Sep 30, 2018
The project winds down in Barrington, Ri; an advanced programmable thermostat; interior designer Lisa Newman Paratore shares the final decor choices.