This Old House - Season 6
Run Time: 30 mins
Air Date: Fri, 5 Oct 1984
Average Rating: ⭐ 5.6 (35 votes)
PBSIn and Around Boston
26 Episodes
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 1
Season 6 - Episode 1
Our host looks into the concept of ""sweat equity"" will fuel the series. The season's first project consists of converting an attic into a ...
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 2
Season 6 - Episode 2
While the designs for the new bedroom and bathroom are being finalized, our host and the homeowner look into such details as wiring, piping ...
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 3
Season 6 - Episode 3
Exterior work for the new bedroom and bathroom gets underway, including framing and sheathing. Our host and our master carpenter discuss the...
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 4
Season 6 - Episode 4
Work continues on the new bedroom and bathroom, with Rob and Jennifer tackling the job of shingling, including the installation of flashing....
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 5
Season 6 - Episode 5
The new bathroom begins to take shape, as homeowners Jennifer and Rob install a new fiberglass shower with our host's help. Our host and Rob...
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 6
Season 6 - Episode 6
Accompained by Richard Trethewey, Rob and Jennifer visit a plumbing fixtures store. Later, the bathroom floor is tiled and work begins on th...
In and Around Boston - Hidden Asset 7
Season 6 - Episode 7
It's time for the finishing touches to be applied to the new master bedroom and bathroom. Our host says goodbye to the weary but satisfied h...
In and Around Boston - Playground 1
Season 6 - Episode 8
Our host introduces the next set of do-it-yourselfers: Debbie and Dick, homeowners want to create a family entertainment center and den in t...
In and Around Boston - Playground 2
Season 6 - Episode 9
Homeowners Dick and Debbie begin construction on their basement family room by framing, insulating and sheathing the side walls. They also d...
In and Around Boston - Playground 3
Season 6 - Episode 10
The basement family room takes shape as the electrical wiring, wall paneling and suspended ceiling are installed.
In and Around Boston - Playground 4
Season 6 - Episode 11
Our master carpenter offers assistance with the construction of shelves and storage cabinets for the basement entertainment room. Later, res...
In and Around Boston - Playground 5
Season 6 - Episode 12
The homeowners call in a mason, install lighting fixtures and welcome interior decorator Joseph Ruggiero from Ethan Allen, manufacturers of ...
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 1
Season 6 - Episode 13
Our host introduces the next set of novice do-it-yourselfers, Meade and Bob of Reading, Massachusetts, who will be adding a single-story gre...
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 2
Season 6 - Episode 14
The greenhouse frame ie erected and the window glazing process is demonstrated. Later, quilted shades are installed over the windows to prov...
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 3
Season 6 - Episode 15
The homeowners learn how to install plumbing for the greenhouse heating system and how to wire the new addition for electricity.
In and Around Boston - A House of Green Leaves 4
Season 6 - Episode 16
The homeowners get a lesson in carpentry as redwood benches and and shelves for the greenhouse are constructed.
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 1
Season 6 - Episode 17
Our host introduces the next project of the season: a kitchen remodeling. Our host and the homeowners discuss how to update the kitchen faci...
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 2
Season 6 - Episode 18
Demolition begins on the kitchen remodeling project when a dumpster is secured. Richard Trethewey gives the homeowners some unsettling news ...
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 3
Season 6 - Episode 19
Our host tours the Brosco window manufacturing plant in North Andover, Massachusetts, before installing a bay window in the kitchen. The kit...
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 4
Season 6 - Episode 20
The homeowners pick up new kitchen appliances with the help of a professional kitchen designer. Custom-made oak cabinets are installed.
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 5
Season 6 - Episode 21
The new kitchen receives a sink and garage disposal system, and tiling techniques are reviewed.
In and Around Boston - Kitchen Kitsch 6
Season 6 - Episode 22
Finishing touches are applied in the remodeled kitchen. The beech flooring is completed, a wood stove is installed, and the kitchen is outfi...
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 1
Season 6 - Episode 23
Our host introduces the final project of the season: a disaster of an apartment beginning for redecoration. Working with designer Ben Lloyd ...
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 2
Season 6 - Episode 24
Experts at the New England Design Center advise our host and the apartment dwellers on choosing fabrics, furnishings and carpeting. Back in ...
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 3
Season 6 - Episode 25
Lighting expert Richard Mecher discusses portable lighting fixtures for the apartment. Our host reviews progress in the kithcen and oversees...
In and Around Boston - An Artful Apartment 4
Season 6 - Episode 26
Final details are completed in the apartment, including the installation of state-of-the-art telephone and a personal computer. Designer Ben...