Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for efficient yet apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for efficient yet decorative lighting. Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build decorative lighting. Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build false rafter tails and then they install them. false rafter tails and then they install them.
Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and flash windows. flash windows.
Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and flash windows. flash windows.
Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway. landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and at the house, who is also an electrician. Apprentices install and flash windows. flash windows.
Zack heads to Switzerland to get a first look of how the project's house wrap is made. Back at the house, designer Jeff Jordan tells Kevin what the owners' goals are for the design plan. Jenn looks at the rainwater management system.
Zack heads to Switzerland to get a first look of how the project's house wrap is made. Back at the house, designer Jeff Jordan tells Kevin what the owners' goals are for the design plan. Jenn looks at the rainwater management system.
Zack heads to Switzerland to get a first look of how the project's house wrap is made. Back at the house, designer Jeff Jordan tells Kevin what the owners' goals are for the design plan. Jenn looks at the rainwater management system.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen. mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised. and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised.
The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised. and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised.
A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild according to the wildland urban interface codes. according to the wildland urban interface codes.
The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up The electrician installs a load center. Tom and apprentices put up cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement. Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets Tom shows apprentices how to block behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised. and wall fixtures. The barn gets raised.
Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles as the last layer of the exterior wall system. as the last layer of the exterior wall system.
Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles as the last layer of the exterior wall system. as the last layer of the exterior wall system.
Joe the homeowner fabricates a stone hearth. Richard learns about Joe the homeowner fabricates a stone hearth. Richard learns about automatic sprinkler systems. Kevin sees a simulator that shows how automatic sprinkler systems. Kevin sees a simulator that shows how the Camp Fire spread. Tom inspects a vent that's designed to resist the Camp Fire spread. Tom inspects a vent that's designed to resist embers. Another project gets the green light. embers. Another project gets the green light.
Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks. Jeff reviews his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff his pre-drywall check list. Kevin sees the landscape plan. Jeff fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails. Tommy puts on shingles as the last layer of the exterior wall system. as the last layer of the exterior wall system.
Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom.
Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom.
Luke and Crystal are moving in. Kevin visits a fire test lab. Jose Luke and Crystal are moving in. Kevin visits a fire test lab. Jose and Anna's house gets roof shingles. Mark installs a stone veneer at and Anna's house gets roof shingles. Mark installs a stone veneer at Avonlea and Joey's house. Kevin tours farms around Paradise. Jenn Avonlea and Joey's house. Kevin tours farms around Paradise. Jenn meets an architect who designed a town memorial. meets an architect who designed a town memorial.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom.
Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. Richard visits a Newport boat building school. Richard visits a Newport boat building school.
Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. Richard visits a Newport boat building school. Richard visits a Newport boat building school.
Tom inspects engineered siding and fire-rated sheathing. Richard Tom inspects engineered siding and fire-rated sheathing. Richard looks at a solar backup battery. Former Paradise fire chief discusses looks at a solar backup battery. Former Paradise fire chief discusses advanced preparation with Kevin. At the Hope Plaza Memorial advanced preparation with Kevin. At the Hope Plaza Memorial ground-breaking, the heroes and survivors are honored. ground-breaking, the heroes and survivors are honored.
Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. Richard visits a Newport boat building school. Richard visits a Newport boat building school.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Zack takes Kevin through the process of framing a wall in the new addition. Richard comes up with a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen. Later, Zack installs specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Five months ago this 1887 Queen Anne Victorian in Narragansett, Rhode Five months ago this 1887 Queen Anne Victorian in Narragansett, Rhode Island was falling apart. The day after filming, Covid changed Island was falling apart. The day after filming, Covid changed everything. But the restoration will continue, and we're here to everything. But the restoration will continue, and we're here to return this old house back to its Gilded Age beauty. return this old house back to its Gilded Age beauty.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug to provide water for the landscaping. to provide water for the landscaping.
Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug to provide water for the landscaping. to provide water for the landscaping.
Decorative Queen Anne style barge rafters are reproduced for the Decorative Queen Anne style barge rafters are reproduced for the garage addition. The antique windows get restored and primed in the garage addition. The antique windows get restored and primed in the shop, re-glazed, and then returned to the house for installation. shop, re-glazed, and then returned to the house for installation.
Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug to provide water for the landscaping. to provide water for the landscaping.
Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway. landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway. landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
The original chimney inside the Queen Anne Victorian was built with a The original chimney inside the Queen Anne Victorian was built with a slant at the top. It had to be removed but the bricks will be cleaned slant at the top. It had to be removed but the bricks will be cleaned and repurposed for a new, straight chimney. Mark McCullough travels and repurposed for a new, straight chimney. Mark McCullough travels to Narragansett, RI to follow the story. to Narragansett, RI to follow the story.
Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway. landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen. mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen.
The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen. mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen.
The updates to the 1887 Seaside Victorian Cottage in Rhode Island The updates to the 1887 Seaside Victorian Cottage in Rhode Island were reviewed by the historical commission. The original exterior has were reviewed by the historical commission. The original exterior has been preserved where possible and the addition replicates the been preserved where possible and the addition replicates the original structure. Inside is a different story. original structure. Inside is a different story.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen. mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen.
A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild according to the wildland urban interface codes. according to the wildland urban interface codes.
A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild according to the wildland urban interface codes. according to the wildland urban interface codes.
Original house exterior details such as the Yankee gutters and Original house exterior details such as the Yankee gutters and corbels are installed. Kevin catches up with the electrician's corbels are installed. Kevin catches up with the electrician's apprentice. Richard looks at the new tankless hot water system. apprentice. Richard looks at the new tankless hot water system.
A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are A year after California's worst wildfire, the people of Paradise are still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. still clearing the devastation. About 90% of the homes were lost. Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild Kevin, Tom, and Richard meet three families determined to rebuild according to the wildland urban interface codes. according to the wildland urban interface codes.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
Building science expert Christine Williamson gives Kevin a lesson in vapor and condensation. Homeowner Peter and Jenn tour the James Rose Center with Dean Cardasis. Zack creates a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
Tom watches ceiling mounted speakers disappear. Richard oversees the Tom watches ceiling mounted speakers disappear. Richard oversees the startup of a new HVAC system. Kevin learns about garage door side startup of a new HVAC system. Kevin learns about garage door side mounts. The pool arrives and is lowered into place. The homeowner and mounts. The pool arrives and is lowered into place. The homeowner and designer walk Kevin through design choices. designer walk Kevin through design choices.
Inside, the work is busy with flooring and finish carpentry. Along Inside, the work is busy with flooring and finish carpentry. Along with designer Kristen, the homeowner shows Kevin her plan for the with designer Kristen, the homeowner shows Kevin her plan for the master bathroom. Outside, a custom pizza oven and fireplace arrives master bathroom. Outside, a custom pizza oven and fireplace arrives by truck and is installed in sections. by truck and is installed in sections.
Tom assists with elaborate interior window trim and custom storm Tom assists with elaborate interior window trim and custom storm windows. Richard checks out an updated electric meter and panels. windows. Richard checks out an updated electric meter and panels. Mark follows work on the limestone hardscape in the backyard. Kevin Mark follows work on the limestone hardscape in the backyard. Kevin watches the assembly of a Victorian style shed. watches the assembly of a Victorian style shed.
Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark team up to install a water feature for the patio. team up to install a water feature for the patio.
Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark team up to install a water feature for the patio. team up to install a water feature for the patio.
Trees and sod are transplanted out front with Jenn, while a custom Trees and sod are transplanted out front with Jenn, while a custom deck hatch is installed out back to access the basement. Inside, deck hatch is installed out back to access the basement. Inside, Kevin and Jeff assemble a smart lock system and Tommy helps mount a Kevin and Jeff assemble a smart lock system and Tommy helps mount a unique range hood. unique range hood.
The homeowners make choices about the exterior. Zack visits a factory to learn how wood fiber insulation is made. Back at the project house, sound engineer Mike DiSalvo explains the components of sound proofing a room to Kevin.
Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark team up to install a water feature for the patio. team up to install a water feature for the patio.
The end of the project is quickly approaching and there is still much The end of the project is quickly approaching and there is still much to be done. Tommy helps hang the pantry door. Tiling and backsplash to be done. Tommy helps hang the pantry door. Tiling and backsplash work continue as the crew creates a custom surround for the gas work continue as the crew creates a custom surround for the gas fireplace. Appliances arrive. fireplace. Appliances arrive.
The once rotting Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored to its The once rotting Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored to its original beauty under the guidelines of the Historic Commission. A original beauty under the guidelines of the Historic Commission. A new addition matches the existing architectural details. New new addition matches the existing architectural details. New hardscape and landscape anchor it to the corner lot. hardscape and landscape anchor it to the corner lot.
The Boston neighborhood of Dorchester has always been a special place The Boston neighborhood of Dorchester has always been a special place to This Old House, as it's the home of the first project. This season, to This Old House, as it's the home of the first project. This season, the show will follow the renovation of a triple decker that was the show will follow the renovation of a triple decker that was burned from illegal fireworks. burned from illegal fireworks.
Kevin finds Ron Peik's team removing asbestos. Plumber Ronnette Kevin finds Ron Peik's team removing asbestos. Plumber Ronnette Taylor will tackle the dormant pipes. Jenn and the homeowners visit a Taylor will tackle the dormant pipes. Jenn and the homeowners visit a community garden. Architectural Historian Arthur Krim talks about 3 community garden. Architectural Historian Arthur Krim talks about 3 deckers. Tom pulls off the melted vinyl siding. deckers. Tom pulls off the melted vinyl siding.
With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry. Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry.
With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry. Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry.
The back porches on the triple decker are brought to code. Ice The back porches on the triple decker are brought to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the fire odor. New vinyl gets blasting is used to get rid of the fire odor. New vinyl gets installed on the entire house while homeowner Carol considers new installed on the entire house while homeowner Carol considers new accent colors to match the siding. Framing begins inside. accent colors to match the siding. Framing begins inside.
Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Homeowners pick a large tile for the curbless shower, and tile setter Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins Gary Moreland shows Kevin how he makes it work. Kevin joins contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark contractor Bill Verone installing the kitchen floors. Jenn and Mark team up to install a water feature for the patio. team up to install a water feature for the patio.
With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry. Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry.
Jenn brings together a team to create an urban patio. Heath rewires Jenn brings together a team to create an urban patio. Heath rewires part of the house with intact plaster ceiling. Charlie and Tom hang a part of the house with intact plaster ceiling. Charlie and Tom hang a new fire rated door. Richard explains how a new tub is fitted in. new fire rated door. Richard explains how a new tub is fitted in. Kevin and Tom install a replacement window. Kevin and Tom install a replacement window.
Kevin finds Tom working with the new apprentices on the front door. Kevin finds Tom working with the new apprentices on the front door. Tom and Charlie teach them about mineral wool insulation. Homeowner Tom and Charlie teach them about mineral wool insulation. Homeowner Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Richard works with Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Richard works with James on the three separate HVAC systems. James on the three separate HVAC systems.
Kevin finds Mauro working with the apprentices to fix the plaster Kevin finds Mauro working with the apprentices to fix the plaster damage. Richard meets plumber Ronnette to learn about the new damage. Richard meets plumber Ronnette to learn about the new sprinkler system. Kevin joins Carol and her sister Willie to shop for sprinkler system. Kevin joins Carol and her sister Willie to shop for appliances for all three levels of the house. appliances for all three levels of the house.
Tom and Kevin reinstall upper cabinets that survived the fire. HVAC Tom and Kevin reinstall upper cabinets that survived the fire. HVAC contractor James shows Richard the plan for hot water and heating. contractor James shows Richard the plan for hot water and heating. Kevin joins Carol and her sister to shop for appliances. Tile Kevin joins Carol and her sister to shop for appliances. Tile installation and window trim. installation and window trim.
Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of the next project is revealed. the next project is revealed.
Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of the next project is revealed. the next project is revealed.
Kevin joins the apprentices as they take a two-day roofing class. Kevin joins the apprentices as they take a two-day roofing class. Back at the project, Tommy and Charlie install French doors to divide Back at the project, Tommy and Charlie install French doors to divide the living room from a bedroom in the second-floor unit. the living room from a bedroom in the second-floor unit.
With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help With the build coming to an end the whole gang comes down to help Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's Zack and the homeowners. Richard meets with Kordian Rak who's finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner finishing up the boiler installation. Upstairs, Tommy and homeowner Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry. Kay's mom put up tiles in the pantry.
Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of the next project is revealed. the next project is revealed.
After nearly two years since the fire, the triple decker is just After nearly two years since the fire, the triple decker is just about ready for the homeowners to return. Kevin checks out what's about ready for the homeowners to return. Kevin checks out what's left to do in all three units. left to do in all three units.
Illegal fireworks caused a fire in the Dorchester triple decker and Illegal fireworks caused a fire in the Dorchester triple decker and then COVID-19 happened. Charlie Silva and a team of local contractors then COVID-19 happened. Charlie Silva and a team of local contractors put this house back together, and after a long wait, Carol and her put this house back together, and after a long wait, Carol and her family can now move back into their home. family can now move back into their home.
Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard Dana and Don show Kevin design samples at their studio. Richard demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is demonstrates how a heat pump works. Mark watches as stone veneer is applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. applied. The plumber installs a wall hung toilet tank inside the wall. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom. Don builds his powder room vanity with Tom.
Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard Tom discusses difference between blueboard and drywall. Richard learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install learns about the process to size a solar array. Jeff and Tom install a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. a wood ceiling. The electrician puts in a generator at the Idea House. Richard visits a Newport boat building school. Richard visits a Newport boat building school.
The crew travels to Asheville to meet five families working to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Kevin, Tommy, Richard, and Jenn meet with each homeowner to hear their stories and lay the groundwork for getting them back home.
The crew travels to Asheville to meet five families working to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Kevin, Tommy, Richard, and Jenn meet with each homeowner to hear their stories and lay the groundwork for getting them back home.
Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects Roger visits a nearby sod farm with Jenn and Kevin. Richard inspects the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom the HVAC installation. A gas fireplace goes in the living room. Tom and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug and Jeff attach screens on the side porch. Outside, a new well is dug to provide water for the landscaping. to provide water for the landscaping.
Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial Its moving day in Ridgewood, as the renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new revival wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of back extension and a new patio with water feature. The location of the next project is revealed. the next project is revealed.
The crew travels to Asheville to meet five families working to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Kevin, Tommy, Richard, and Jenn meet with each homeowner to hear their stories and lay the groundwork for getting them back home.
Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar Kevin learns about induction cooking. Richard watches as the solar panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice panels go on the barn roof. Outside, Jeff installs a unique lattice designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the designed by Don. Richard shows how an ERV works. Jen finds the landscaping and hardscaping is well underway. landscaping and hardscaping is well underway.
The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with The Net Zero house is complete. Kevin and Tom discuss challenges with Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the Jeff. Don gives Kevin a tour of the yard and barn. Dana shows Tom the upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews upstairs. He checks out the main floor with Don. Richard reviews mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen. mechanicals. All gather in the kitchen.
The crew travels to Asheville to meet five families working to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Kevin, Tommy, Richard, and Jenn meet with each homeowner to hear their stories and lay the groundwork for getting them back home.
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