This Old House Season 45 Episodes

Episode 1

Lexington: On a Mission

Tue, Sep 26, 2023

The crew is charged to make a 1960 mid-century modern home in Lexington, Mass., accessible for an active family of five with a son who has Duchenne, a rare form of muscular dystrophy.

Episode 2

Lexington: Shore We Can

Thu, Oct 5, 2023

Rebuilding the interior; the architect explains the new accessible design; an accessibility showroom is toured for mobility solutions; a new energy code affects the renovation.

Episode 3

Lexington: The Big Dig

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

A block wall tunnel connects the old and new mechanical room; HVAC ducting is buried underground; framing begins for residential elevators.

Episode 4

Lexington: Engineered for Accessibility

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Engineered beams create an open floor plan; previewing the new landscape; ideas for creating an accessible bathroom.

Episode 5

Lexington: Gone Geo

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Framing a zero-threshold entry; geothermal energy is chosen to heat and cool the home; an exposed steel beam gives the exterior a new look.

Episode 6

Lexington: Reworked and Rewired

Thu, Nov 2, 2023

The project house is progressing with an eye toward accessibility and the mid-century modern aesthetic. Geothermal pipes, Wood blocking, The new floor system and Old receptacle boxes in the original brick walls are replaced without damage.

Episode 7

Lexington: Ramping Up

Thu, Nov 9, 2023

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.

Episode 8

Lexington: Drop in the Gutter

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed.

Episode 9

Lexington: Phased Out

Thu, Jan 4, 2024

Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage.

Episode 10

Lexington: Seven Layer Floors

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.

Episode 11

Lexington: Electrical Bond

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer of concrete; elevator disconnects are installed.

Episode 12

Lexington: Upcycled

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new solar panels.

Episode 13

Lexington: Install with Care

Thu, Feb 1, 2024

Episode 14

Lexington: All in the Family

Thu, Feb 8, 2024

Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a waiting project; the homeowner discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a modern staircase is installed in the foyer.

Episode 15

Lexington: Judgement Day

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.

Episode 16

Lexington: Accessible Made Modern

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Episode 17

Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The crew heads to New Jersey for the renovation of an 1897 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ.

Episode 18

Glen Ridge: Vintage

Thu, Apr 4, 2024

Demolition begins; the chimney is demolished; reframing the roof; asbestos is abated.

Episode 19

Glen Ridge: Small but Mighty

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Episode 20

Glen Ridge: QR Construction

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Episode 21

Glen Ridge: Roughed In

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

Installing flanges windows; preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers; visiting the Empire State Building; installing porch decking; hybrid plumbing system.

Episode 22

Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight

Mon, Apr 29, 2024

Vapor barrier electrical boxes take air tightness to the next level; custom lead glass sidelight; exploring various types of weather-resistant barriers; installing drip edge flashing and exterior window trim.

Episode 23

New Jersey: A Breath of Fresh Air

Mon, May 6, 2024

The new staircase is assembled; installing a new brick walkway; exploring wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system; interior trim details.

Episode 24

New Jersey: Tested and Approved

Wed, May 8, 2024

A blower door test reveals the homes airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.

Episode 25

New Jersey: Spring Forward

Thu, May 23, 2024

Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.

Episode 26

New Jersey: Next Generation Victorian

Thu, May 30, 2024