This Old House

The TOH crew takes on a new project: an 1850s Greek Revival rowhouse in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

A major problem -- exterior walls bowing out from the weight of the roof -- is solved.

Modifying the old chimney for gas fireplace units; framing the third-floor master suite.

Waterproofing the dormer; installing a reclaimed brick veneer on the new kitchen bump-out.

Roughing in ductwork for new direct vent gas fireplace units; Greek Revival details for window trim.

Greek Revival-style front door; kitchen cabinets; wall insert for the master shower; copper roof.

Marble island top; PVC fence; restoring weather-beaten front steps; installing a marble mantel.

New security system, wireless music system and remote-controlled window shades; mechanical room.

The 35th anniversary season continues with a 1966 Colonial in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Framing of the front floor platform; new prefab footings are set.

Framing the gable wall; framing the roof; Colonial-style front porches; framing the farmer's porch.

Progress on the back deck; finishing the trim and decking on the corner deck stair.

Landscaping plans for the front yard; connecting the new kitchen to the old great room.

A rough electrical inspection; a hybrid railing system with cedar posts and railing caps; a new kitchen.

Reinforced fiberglass columns to support the porch; a storm window system for the screen porch.

Gutter fabricator Mike Vidulich installs one-piece covered gutter. Roger shows Kevin the native plants he's using to turn a patch of lawn back to nature. Master electrician Allen Gallant shows Kevin the existing aluminum wiring in the old part of the house and how he's update the recessed light fixtures. Norm visits Londonderry, NH to see how they're testing two types of windows for our project.

Mark Ferrante installs floor tile; Kevin wires an electrical box; Tom squares a doorway.

The progress on the floors and in the kitchen; repurposing a chest of drawers for a sink base.

Installing porcelain in the screen porch; granite for the front walk.

Adding LED ribbon strip lights under the cabinets and in the butler's pantry; mudroom storage.

New plants for the landscaping; radiators; upstairs laundry room; insulated steel garage doors.

Installing new turf; great room entertainment center; heating and cooling decisions.

Reviewing the transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial; customizing spaces over the garage.

Partnering with Homes for Our Troops to build a house for an Army veteran and his family.

An ADA-compliant threshold in the shower; an automatic door opener; the benefits of the hybrid-style faucet.