This Old House

This Old House

1979
This Old House
This Old House

This Old House

7.9 | TV-G | en | Documentary

TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

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EP25  Glen Ridge: Spring Forward
May. 23,2024
Glen Ridge: Spring Forward

Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.

EP24  Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved
May. 16,2024
Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved

A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.

EP23  Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air
May. 09,2024
Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air

The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details

EP22  Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight
May. 02,2024
Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight

Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.

EP21  Glen Ridge: Roughed In
Apr. 25,2024
Glen Ridge: Roughed In

The new flangeless windows are installed water and air tight. Preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers. The Empire State Building is visited. Porch decking is installed to minimize waste, and a hybrid plumbing system is chosen for the house.

EP20  Glen Ridge: QR Construction
Apr. 18,2024
Glen Ridge: QR Construction

Installing helical piers for the new porch; prepping new windows for installation; protecting plumbing pipes from cold weather.

EP19  Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty
Apr. 11,2024
Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty

Termite damage has caused major construction changes. New footings are needed in the basement. A historic community garden is toured. A 15-year-old student talks about working on the project. The old sewer line is replaced without trenching.

EP18  Glen Ridge: Vintage
Apr. 04,2024
Glen Ridge: Vintage

Demo has begun uncovering 150-year-old wine bottles in the walls. A chimney is demolished, and the roof is reframed. The architect shares his inspiration for the project, and the mayor gives a tour of the Borough's gas lamps. Asbestos is abated.

EP17  Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational
Mar. 28,2024
Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational

The crew heads to New Jersey for the second project of the season - an 1897 Victorian in the Borough of Glen Ridge that's being renovated for multi-generational living. The homeowners give the crew a tour and explain how the new spaces will be used.

EP16  Lexington: Accessible Made Modern
Feb. 22,2024
Lexington: Accessible Made Modern

The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five, including a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the crew returns to go through the changes with the family.

EP15  Lexington: Judgement Day
Feb. 15,2024
Lexington: Judgement Day

Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.

EP14  Lexington: All in the Family
Feb. 08,2024
Lexington: All in the Family

Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a modern staircase is installed in the foyer.

EP13  Lexington: Install With Care
Feb. 01,2024
Lexington: Install With Care

Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing an offset p-trap; a visit to a glass-blowing studio; grab bar installation begins.

EP12  Lexington: Upcycled
Jan. 25,2024
Lexington: Upcycled

Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new solar panels.

EP11  Lexington: Electrical Bond
Jan. 18,2024
Lexington: Electrical Bond

Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer of concrete; elevator disconnects are installed.

EP10  Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
Jan. 11,2024
Lexington: Seven Layer Floors

The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.

EP9  Lexington: Phased Out
Jan. 04,2024
Lexington: Phased Out

Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage.

EP8  Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
Nov. 16,2023
Lexington: Drop in the Gutter

A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed.

EP7  Lexington: Ramping Up
Nov. 09,2023
Lexington: Ramping Up

Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.

EP6  Lexington: Reworked and Rewired
Nov. 02,2023
Lexington: Reworked and Rewired

The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior is made; blocking is installed in the framing; replacing and rewiring old receptacles.

EP5  Lexington: Gone Geo
Oct. 26,2023
Lexington: Gone Geo

A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.

EP4  Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility
Oct. 19,2023
Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility

A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replaced with a trio of engineered beams. The new landscape is previewed in 3D, and tips are shared for creating an accessible bathroom.

EP3  Lexington: The Big Dig
Oct. 12,2023
Lexington: The Big Dig

Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a block wall tunnel, HVAC ducting is buried underground, and after learning about residential elevators, framing begins for one.

EP2  Lexington: Shore We Can
Oct. 05,2023
Lexington: Shore We Can

The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.

EP1  Lexington: On a Mission
Sep. 28,2023
Lexington: On a Mission

The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The crew meets the homeowners to learn about the disease and the challenges the current setup of the house poses. The project is a race against time, but the crew is determined to get the family back into their home as soon as possible.

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Released: 1979-01-01 | Released Producted By: This Old House Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.pbs.org/show/old-house/
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chris miller my favorite of all the home improvement shows, and the only one that you know will show you the latest and greatest techniques/products in the home improvement industry. bob Vila made the show popular, Steve Thomas made it for the everyman, and Kevin o'Connor has yet to make his legacy. regulars like norm Abram, tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and roger cook are the best in their individual fields, many of them have had their trades in their family for many years. it wasn't until later in the series that they ventured away from Massachusetts, but eventually they went out of the country to London, as well as having a couple shows in CA, one in HI, TX, LA, FL, and many other locations. with these guys you know you can count on a craftsmanship that just isn't approached in more recent shows which breeze over complex projects. a truly classic and indispensable show. now if they released archived episodes on DVD or made them available for download then they're really be on to something...
MarieGabrielle concept show that actually helps the audience, gives us useful information and has lasted for over 20 years on TV.I have recently watched the "Boston" series, where homeowners can make $2,000.00 per month renting their property, so renovating an historic brownstone from 1875 is well worth it. Having lived in Boston, I can assert that the architecture and surroundings are both unique and storybook-like; trees on Commonwealth Avenue and at the Boston Public Garden are preserved, as opposed to NY or other large sprawling metropolitan areas.While aspects of the show are sometimes a bit technical, this show is well worth it for anyone who wishes to improve the quality of their home, and appreciate its value. This show and "Sell this House" (regularly shown on A&E cable) are the ONLY two reality shows I watch; they are both educational and interesting. Highly recommended. 9/10.
matlock-6 I grew up watching this and I STILL watch it. One of the best things about This Old House is that it has changed very little since it first aired in 1979 (other than the occasional new host). When Bob Vila left, I was pretty disappointed because he WAS This Old House, but after I warmed up to Steve, I could see that it didn't really matter, that Steve was just as good as Bob and they were still doing all kinds of cool renovation jobs on historic old houses, and that's the most important thing.I was surprised to see in this season's premiere that Steve has now left and there is another new host (I missed the last few episodes of last season). He seems a little stiff and unsure of himself now, but I'm sure he'll relax and turn out just fine as Steve did.It's great to see some of the older shows from the early 80s and compare the styles of then with the styles of today. It would be really interesting to see the guys go and redo a house that they did back around 1981 and bring it into the current style!People can make sarcastic jokes and laugh all they like, but this show ROCKS!
wilburscott I've watched this show for a long time, and it's still the best. Granted, Norm needs to wear something other than plaid, and Steve can be annoying, but it's fun to watch these guys inflict terror to homeowners in the form of lines like "We gotta replace all this" and "It's expensive, but it's worth it". Tops had to be when they were in London and asked everyone they met "Would you let me buy you a cup of tea?"