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This Old House Season 38 Episodes

26 Episodes 2016 - 2017

Episode 1

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Arts and Crafts Class Begins

Sat, Oct 1, 2016 27 mins

In the Season 38 premiere, homeowners share their plan to restore and expand their early English-style Arts and Crafts home, which was built in 1909.

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Episode 2

Arlington Arts & Crafts: A New Look, Inside and Out

Sat, Oct 8, 2016 27 mins

Color and wallpaper ideas for the living room are contemplated; the old plaster walls are demolished; the landscape architect presents her plan; and an arborist begins removing the old silver maple.

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Episode 3

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Make Way for the Family Room

Sat, Oct 15, 2016 27 mins

A steel beam is installed to provide support for the addition; an oil tank is removed; and digging the new foundation commences. Also: visiting local examples of English-style Arts and Crafts houses.

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Episode 4

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Foundation Fundamentals

Sat, Oct 22, 2016 27 mins

A new foundation is built using insulated concrete forms and precast stairs; and the old foundation is reinforced and waterproofed. Also: shopping for specimen trees.

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Episode 5

Arlington Arts & Crafts: A Steely Den

Sat, Oct 29, 2016 27 mins

The fabrication and installation of the steel beams are detailed. Also: working on the HVAC plan for the second and third floors; removing the front porch and placing new footings; and sizing a new firebox.

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Episode 6

Arlington Arts & Crafts: One Brick at a Time

Sat, Nov 5, 2016 27 mins

Work on the fireplace; and designing the kitchen.

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Episode 7

Arlington Arts & Crafts: To Paint or Not to Paint

Sat, Nov 12, 2016 27 mins

A custom range hood is fabricated; and, on the roof, the chimney is built. Also: the options for the first floor, including the living room panels.

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Episode 8

Arlington Arts & Crafts: A New Look to Match the Old

Sat, Nov 19, 2016 27 mins

The new foundation is parged to match the old stucco; the new master bath-shower is drained; the electrician starts work in the new powder room; and the living room windows are replaced.

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Episode 9

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Arts and Crafts From Top to Bottom

Sat, Jan 7, 2017 27 mins

A new front porch is framed using custom cut pieces; a marble quarry is visited; and new color combinations for the exterior are considered. Also: fixing the original stucco panels.

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Episode 10

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Shedding the Old Look

Sat, Jan 14, 2017 27 mins

A new shed is built; copper is installed on the front porch; the windows are trimmed with a PVC product; and the new boiler is installed. Also: An energy-efficient home built by This Old House Magazine is spotlighted.

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Episode 11

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Underground Energy

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 27 mins

Electrical cables are buried; porch base columns are built; kitchen cabinets are installed; and the front gable is trimmed.

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Episode 12

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Changes Start to Show

Sat, Jan 28, 2017 27 mins

New shingles are installed; radiant tubing is installed on the first floor; the fireplace is given a makeover; and the side decks and rails are built.

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Episode 13

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Decorative Touches Make the Difference

Sat, Feb 4, 2017 27 mins

Exterior decorative features are spotlighted, including a roof detail over the bank of windows, refinished front door and evergreen trees on the edges of the property. Also: lazure painting in a bedroom.

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Episode 14

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Ship Lap for a Ship Shape House

Sat, Feb 11, 2017 27 mins

Ship lap is chosen for the third-floor walls while reclaimed granite is used for steps, a marble slab is cut for the kitchen island and a cast stone mantel is built around the fireplace in the family room.

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Episode 15

Arlington Arts & Crafts: Details Make the House Beautiful

Sat, Feb 18, 2017 23 mins

The kitchen island countertop is installed; work commences on a fieldstone wall in the front yard; wallpaper covers a new secret door in the upstairs foyer; and the finished heating, cooling and ventilation system is examined.

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Episode 16

Arlington Arts & Crafts: An Arts & Craft for the Ages

Sat, Feb 25, 2017 27 mins

A tour of the competed project house, including the new addition in the back; updated front hall, dining room and pantry; expanded master suite; new bathroom; and new front porch.

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Episode 17

Detroit: Rebuilding Motor City

Sat, Apr 1, 2017 23 mins

The renovation of a formerly abandoned home in Detroit begins.

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Episode 18

Detroit: Ready for Rehab

Sat, Apr 8, 2017 27 mins

Detroit's efforts to eliminate blight are discussed with Mayor Mike Duggan. At the house, a security system is installed; and insulation is blown in from the outside.

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Episode 19

Detroit: Down the Rehab Rabbit Hole

Sat, Apr 15, 2017 27 mins

A camera is snaked down the main plumbing stack to check for any major blockages to the street; a leaky parapet at the front of the house is worked on; and the kitchen is opened up.

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Episode 20

Detroit: Windows of Detroit

Sat, Apr 22, 2017 27 mins

Peeling paint is removed; rough plumbing using PEX begins; and the issues with the leaded stained glass windows in the living room are examined.

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Episode 21

Detroit: Plumbing Road Trip

Sat, Apr 29, 2017 27 mins

A modern solution is used for some traditional decorative molding; the plumbing fixtures are selected; and the new kitchen ceiling strapping is installed.

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Episode 22

Detroit: Fixing the Fascia

Sat, May 6, 2017 27 mins

Rough wiring is installed in the kitchen; a new HVAC system goes in; and new fascia is installed.

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Episode 23

Detroit: A Mason Steps Up

Sat, May 13, 2017 27 mins

The damaged oak flooring is fixed; and the front steps are repaired.

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Episode 24

Detroit: Stain Glass Revival

Sat, May 20, 2017 27 mins

The restored leaded glass bay windows are installed; and tile is laid in the kitchen. Also: urban farming in Detroit.

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Episode 25

Detroit: Going Old School for Tile and Molding

Sat, May 27, 2017 27 mins

The family starts painting; decorative molding is repaired; and the fireplace gets a facelift with a new tile surround.

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Episode 26

Detroit: Rebirth in Detroit

Sat, Jun 3, 2017 27 mins

A tour of the completed project in Detroit spotlights the major areas of improvement and preservation.

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