This Old House
Season 32 Episode 14 - Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find pergola contractor Mark Bushway and his crew installing the new custom pergola in front of the house. Inside, general contractor Tom Silva modifies the turnouts at the base of the main staircase, which are now too large given the open floor plan. He modifies the structure, tread, riser, and scotia to be both smaller and more squared-off to better match the details in the rest of the house. Landscape contractor Roger Cook preps the beds for planting as nurseryman Peter Mezitt delivers a 12-foot tall river birch tree that was grown in a 25-gallon container instead of the ground. This allows for better root system retention and seasonal availability. With proper care – teasing out the roots and using adequate compost and water – the results will be better than using field-grown specimens.
Episodes in Season 32
Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River
Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges
Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure
Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods
Auburndale; A New Approach to the House
Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons
Auburndale; Progress On All Levels
Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door
Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation
Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour
Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola
Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products
Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal
Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation
Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape
Auburndale; Transformation Complete!
Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost
Los Angeles; Only in LA
Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story
Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake
Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?
Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
26 min
Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood
26 min
Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Los Angeles; More Spanish Style
26 min
