This Old House - Season 36
Run Time: 30 mins
Air Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014
Average Rating: ⭐ 5.6 (35 votes)
PBSCharlestown 2014; Lexington Project 2015; Veteran's House 2015
26 Episodes
Charlestown 2014: Part 1: 35 Years of This Old House
Season 36 - Episode 1
Season 36 opens in Boston, where an 1850s-era Greek Revival house is to be upgraded. The homeowner would like to improve the kitchen and the...
Charlestown 2014: Part 2: Brick Rowhouse Blues
Season 36 - Episode 2
A fix for a major problem: exterior walls that are bowing outward. Two weeks of work in the basement, meanwhile, has lowered the floor by se...
Charlestown 2014: Part 3: A Bridge to Charlestown
Season 36 - Episode 3
How the old chimney will be modified for gas fireplace units. The framing progress is also spotlighted, including in the breakfast area and ...
Charlestown 2014: Part 4: Wood and Water
Season 36 - Episode 4
The progress on the now-approved dormer is spotlighted. Elsewhere, Insulation and wallboard are put into place; and a reclaimed brick veneer...
Charlestown 2014: Part 5: Gardens & Greek Revival Style
Season 36 - Episode 5
The ductwork for the new direct vent gas fireplace units is worked on; subtle Greek Revival details are added to the interior window trim; a...
Charlestown 2014: Part 6: Kitchens and Baths
Season 36 - Episode 6
A major upgrade begins: adding a Greek Revival-style front door. On the second floor, new wood wainscoting is installed; a feature wall inse...
Charlestown 2014: Part 7: Rowhouse, Lighthouse
Season 36 - Episode 7
A basement door is concealed; the new Cararra marble island top is spotlighted; a PVC fence is installed on top of the retaining wall; the f...
Charlestown 2014: Part 8: A Rowhouse Reimagined
Season 36 - Episode 8
The Charlestown project wraps up. Included: restoring the exterior with a new dormer, windows, shutters and front entry; testing the securit...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 1: Colonial Roots
Season 36 - Episode 9
This Old House kicks off the second project of the season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial in historic Lexington, Mass.
Lexington Project 2015: Part 2: Footings & Framing
Season 36 - Episode 10
How the home will be renovated in stages so that the owners won't have to move out. The work begins with the back porch. Also: the framing o...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 3: Colonial Curb Appeal
Season 36 - Episode 11
The second floor's front gable wall is in place; the roof framing is underway; and the framing of the new farmer's porch is spotlighted. Als...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 4: Smart Solutions
Season 36 - Episode 12
How the roofers applied new architectural shingles to the house to coordinate it and the new addition; and a look at the progress on the bac...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 5: Making Connections
Season 36 - Episode 13
How a small stream in the backyard affects the entire yard. Also: trees are removed; shade plants are relocated to a new bed in the side yar...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 6: Exterior Details
Season 36 - Episode 14
A look at the mudroom door; the work required to patch in new clapboard; the back deck's hybrid railing system; and the layout and design ch...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 7: Inspections
Season 36 - Episode 15
Rough mechanical and rough framing inspections are discussed; reinforced fiberglass columns to support the farmer's porch are installed; how...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 8: Conservation Concerns
Season 36 - Episode 16
A covered gutter is installed; the infiltration system to disperse water from gutters into the ground is detailed; native plants that will r...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 9: Old to New
Season 36 - Episode 17
Progress on the mud room and kitchen
Lexington Project 2015: Part 10: Designer Details
Season 36 - Episode 18
With the second floor sanded, stained and sealed, the crew commences work on the first floor; the custom refrigerator panels are spotlighted...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 11: New Walk, Old Stone
Season 36 - Episode 19
The bluestone front walk is started despite significant grade challenges; porcelain tile made to look like slate is installed in the screen ...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 12: Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms
Season 36 - Episode 20
A look at the LED ribbon strip lights being used under the cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry. Also: the mudroom storage system is ...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 13: Finishing Details
Season 36 - Episode 21
New plants are added to the landscaping plan; and a wrought-iron chandelier with 52 bulbs is installed. Also: the radiators being used in th...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 14: Down to the Wire
Season 36 - Episode 22
Installing tall fescue, which needs less water and fertilizer than other varieties; and designing the great room's entertainment center. Als...
Lexington Project 2015: Part 15: Garrison No More
Season 36 - Episode 23
The transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial is reviewed. Included: the technology built into the new kitchen; the customization of the ...
Veteran's House 2015: Part 1: Veteran's Special House Project
Season 36 - Episode 24
This Old House partners with Homes For Our Troops to build a house for Army veteran SSG Matt DeWitt. Kevin sees the plans for the DeWitt pro...
Veteran's House 2015: Part 2: Adaptions & Accessibility
Season 36 - Episode 25
Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt’s disability doesn’t limit his cycling passion. Richard sees some of the 150 ADA approved requirements in the ...
Veteran's House 2015: Part 3: A Home for Matt & Cat
Season 36 - Episode 26
Kevin, Roger, Tom and Norm build a high tunnel greenhouse for Matt and his family. Kevin meets HFOT Community Outreach coordinator Chris Mit...