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This Old House: Trade School Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 2017 - 2018

Episode 1

Colonial Revival

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.

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Episode 2

Getting the Lead Out

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.

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Episode 3

A New Foundation

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.

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Episode 4

Not Just Another Brick in the Wall

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.

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Episode 5

Vines Come Down, Walls Go Up

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.

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Episode 6

Windows of Opportunity

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.

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Episode 7

Raised Vegetable Beds

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.

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Episode 8

The Electric Slide

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.

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Episode 9

New Siding and a New Driveway

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.

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Episode 10

Making a Grand Entrance

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.

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Episode 11

Step into a Well Sealed House

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.

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Episode 12

Fasten Those Timbers

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.

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Episode 13

Follow the Winding Brick Path

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.

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Episode 14

Mixing the Old and New

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.

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Episode 15

A Rustic Finish

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.

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Episode 16

The Finishing Touches

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.

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Episode 17

Welcome to Barrington

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.

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Episode 18

Ready for the Hurricane

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.

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Episode 19

Time for a Clambake

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.

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Episode 20

Solar Powered

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.

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Episode 21

Landscape by the Sea

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.

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Episode 22

Decorating Outside

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.

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Episode 23

It's All About Cherry Wood

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.

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Episode 24

Awnings, Countertop and Air Conditioning

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.

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Episode 25

The Views Inside and Out

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.

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Episode 26

Farewell to Barrington

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.

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