This Old House
Season 29 Episode 2 - Newton: Big Plans
Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva remove the old vinyl siding from the exterior of the house, exposing not only the original wood clapboards underneath but also lots of repair work that needs to be done. Inside, architect Paul Rovinelli takes host Kevin O'Connor and homeowner Gillian Pierce through the plan for the new kitchen, which calls for a modest expansion, building as Gillian puts it, "just what we need," and nothing more. One early proponent of that style of thinking was architect and author Sarah Susanka, so Kevin travels to her own "Not So Big" home in Raleigh, North Carolina, to see some smart ideas for restrained remodels that won't break the bank. Back in Newton Centre, landscape contractor Roger Cook breaks up the old porch slab to make way for the foundation for the new addition.
Episodes in Season 29
Newton: Move or Improve
Newton: Big Plans
Newton: Prepwork and Inspiration
Newton: Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen
Newton: Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering
Newton: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
Newton: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
Newton: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
Newton: Pests, Decking, and AC
Newton: Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room
Newton: Bringing Light Throughout
Newton: Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers
Newton: Getting the Details Right
Newton: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
Newton: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
Newton: Winter Wrap Party
26 min
New Orleans | Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
New Orleans | Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
30 min
New Orleans | French Quarter, Shotgun Colors
New Orleans | Saints in the City
New Orleans | First Builder Falls Through
New Orleans | Back on Track
New Orleans | Recovery Continues
New Orleans | Landscapes and NBA Legends
26 min
